[CYB3RBYTE]

Good idea. Sadly, I think there is actual damage to the compressor, so me and a buddy are going to install the new one next week.

Some good news: I cleaned one of the exhaust tips with some nice looking results. So at least the rear end will look a bit nicer!

Shiny Exhaust Tips! by CYB3RBYTE, on Flickr

Shiny Exhaust Tips! by CYB3RBYTE, on Flickr

Shiny Exhaust Tips! by CYB3RBYTE, on Flickr

 

[lookforjoe]

To maintain the SS exhaust tips, just buy SS spray cleaner, same stuff you would use for SS kitchen sinks, etc.,. spray on, let sit, wipe off. If its' bad as yours was, scotchbrite w/ the SS spray cleaner will do it. Very little effort required.

 

[CYB3RBYTE]

I'll grab some stainless steel cleaner, thanks for the tip, lol.

In the meantime, how do I get this weird staining off the hatch glass that surrounds the V O L V O letters?

 

[MoVolvos]

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Skimmed through the post so not sure if you've fix the seat?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq2k9HwjSpY

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[CYB3RBYTE]

So my solution for the seats currently is gaffers tape, to stop it from getting worse. However this tape unsticks itself, even though it matches the vinyl perfectly. Does anyone know a good way to get this stuff to stick to the seat? Or should I just look at black duck tape?

 

[CYB3RBYTE]

Welp, after trying to fix my AC clutch and lowering the car off the lift, my dumb ass backed it straight into a shop wall.

Messed up the bumper, reflector, and taillight. I have a new taillight on the way already, any ideas on how to pop out this dent in the bumper?

 

[lookforjoe]

Heat gun. Should pop out (mostly) if you do it while its fresh.... you need to get behind it though, so I think bumper has to come off to get that high up.

 

[CYB3RBYTE]

I don’t have access to one right now, would boiled water work?

 

[lookforjoe]

I don't have access to one right now, would boiled water work?

I wouldn't think so - eitehr way, the bumper needs to come off. Push the indent back out from the inside, pour the boiling water on it to make it supple, can't hurt

 

[paradoxicallymodified]

I'll grab some stainless steel cleaner, thanks for the tip, lol.

In the meantime, how do I get this weird staining off the hatch glass that surrounds the V O L V O letters?

Try using a bit of white distilled vinegar. Straight up in a spray bottle. Spray on and let sit for 30-45 seconds and then use a microfiber towel.

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[CYB3RBYTE]

So it somehow popped out on it's own in the sunlight, however there's still a noticeable crease, how can I get this out if that's possible?

 

[lookforjoe]

As I said, with heat. What do you think the sunlight was doing?

 

[CYB3RBYTE]

Haha, I got your point as soon as I looked at it. I’m familiar with the old Toyota Camry bumper dent removal, I just didn’t know if a boiling pot of water would hurt the bumper on these cars.

My real concern is that crease, I don’t even know if that will come out.

 

[paradoxicallymodified]

If you get to it sooner than later you MIGHT get lucky. Ehhhh......but more than likely youll see some residual. But then again youll only know once you give it a go.


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[CYB3RBYTE]

Got the replacement taillight. Got that on, and then to inspect the bumper cover I decided to take it off.

BIG MISTAKE. How screwed am I?

 

[CYB3RBYTE]

Okay, so it cleaned up better than expected and the bumper actually fits fine now that it's been refitted.

Is that vent near the dents removable? I'm gonna try to pull some of those out if it is.

 

[lookforjoe]

Dang. How fast did you accelerate into the wall??

Should be able to get much of that inner fender damage out if you remove the vent - should be just clipped into the panel

 

[CYB3RBYTE]

Dang. How fast did you accelerate into the wall??

Should be able to get much of that inner fender damage out if you remove the vent - should be just clipped into the panel

Less than 10 mph if you can believe it. Guess it crumpled easy.

I was thinking about trying a stud welder and trying to pull it out that way? I don't know what tool to use to get it out of the inner fender once I get that vent off.

 

[lookforjoe]

Without sophisticated body shop tools, a slide-hammer is probably the easiest. That is creased pretty sharply, so may not come out clean at all. If the bumper fits properly, may be better to leave it alone. Having said that, just knowing it is there, would bug the crap out of me if it were my car.

 

[paradoxicallymodified]

Without sophisticated body shop tools, a slide-hammer is probably the easiest. That is creased pretty sharply, so may not come out clean at all. If the bumper fits properly, may be better to leave it alone. Having said that, just knowing it is there, would bug the crap out of me if it were my car.

Sleepless nights even....

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