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    Just bought a Volvo that hasn't been washed in 2 years

    I just bought a 1995 Volvo 850 Sedan. The original owner of the car passed away and the car sat for almost 2 years in his wife's driveway before she decided to sell it.

    The car is a beautiful metallic purple but sitting in the driveway in the sun for that long damaged the top. Sun spots are forming all over the top and the paint is fading around the sunroof. I want to slow down this process and possibly bring back more shine to the car.

    Are there any special steps that need to be taken before washing/waxing/etc a car that hasn't been maintained for this long? Any advice to avoid more sun damage on the top?

    Thanks!
    Kyle
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    Re: Just bought a Volvo that hasn't been washed in 2 years

    It sounds like the top is suffering what's called clear coat failure and if that's the case the only honest fix is to have the affected area repainted or have the entire car repainted.

    There's nothing you can pour out of a bottle or scoop out of a can that will fix the problem or reverse the problem and for the most part, you can't really slow it down.

    Check this thread and look at the pictures and see if any of the pictures look like what you're seeing.


    The Clearcoat Failure Photo Archive


    Mike Phillips
    760-515-0444
    showcargarage@gmail.com
    "Find something you like and use it often"

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      Re: Just bought a Volvo that hasn't been washed in 2 years

      Yeah you're right it looks exactly like the pictures in that thread Guess I'm screwed. Will keeping the rest of the car waxed and washed keep the problem from happening in other areas?

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        Re: Just bought a Volvo that hasn't been washed in 2 years

        Originally posted by Someguy03 View Post
        the rest of the car waxed and washed keep the problem from happening in other areas?
        Keeping any paint still in good condition washed and waxed will help to preserve it.

        Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, you would be surprised how many posts are like this.


        Mike Phillips
        760-515-0444
        showcargarage@gmail.com
        "Find something you like and use it often"

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          Re: Just bought a Volvo that hasn't been washed in 2 years

          Well thanks for your help though! I guess I bump my other question which is, is there anything special I should do to the paint because it has been sitting for so long unwashed/unwaxed?

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            Re: Just bought a Volvo that hasn't been washed in 2 years

            Mike is absolutely right.

            By the way, to MOL!
            Shane
            1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

            If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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              Re: Just bought a Volvo that hasn't been washed in 2 years

              Sorry to hear about the cc failure.

              Hello and welcome to mol.
              quality creates its own demand

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