Cotreker Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 What is the solution to making the front radiator surround look better. Mine is wrinkling, fake chrome. Is there a aftermarket offering? What are my options. Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 Take it off, get it rechromed, strip it and paint it, strip it and get it box-linered, live with it. We're in the same boat. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotreker Posted April 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 Confirming, sand off fake chrome and repaint with spray on chrome. Might as well do the black inside section and make it all look nice. Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotreker Posted April 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 Even get to see a picture this time. Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 Be glad it's not for a KW. Ours is peeling too, but it's also broken at a lower corner. Stoooopid money for a new one, so we're going to remove/repair and paint it to match the truck. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 15 hours ago, rickeieio said: Be glad it's not for a KW. Stoooopid money for a new one . . . That "Paccar Parts pride" is really hard on a feller's wallet. Quote Phil 2002 Teton Royal Aspen 2003 Kenworth T2000 - Cat C12 380/430 1450/1650, FreedomLine, 3.36 - TOTO . . . he's not in Kansas anymore. ET Air Hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 That's not bad. I had to squint to see it. lol. Mine is rough too but the whole truck needs a paint job. Maybe someday. I have more important things to worry about right now. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddm502001 Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 Do as Commercial dudes here do, Apply Liquid Sand Paper after peeling the remaining plastic chrome, paint it gloss black. Will be just fine as a Bug Catcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 Mine looks the same, I think I am just going to replace it some day, but got to much going on right now. Later, Cory O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 4/21/2023 at 5:59 PM, rickeieio said: Be glad it's not for a KW. Ours is peeling too, but it's also broken at a lower corner. Stoooopid money for a new one, so we're going to remove/repair and paint it to match the truck. Its probably not rubbing on anything ,but a heads up to any that have a break near the middle like I did (bird strike).It could rub on the nearest radiator and cause a leak.Dont let it go there are a lot of nice options after market. chrome shop etc Quote 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotreker Posted April 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 Will try the strip off, sand and paint it chrome. Got interior paint on shelf will look for exterior soon. https://i.imgur.com/9eSz4prl.jpg Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike5511 Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 Mine did that, plus it was cracked. Just got finished doing this. Now to address the bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotreker Posted April 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 Mike this turned out nice. Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 On 4/28/2023 at 10:57 AM, Cotreker said: Mike this turned out nice. My clear coat has peeled in several areas. Repainting vs. bed liner became a non issue. Bed liner much cheaper and looks acceptable on my older truck. Bumper, mirrors, hood, moon roof. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotreker Posted May 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 Nice fix looks good have seen a few trucks with that applied. What brand did you use? My clear coat also started releasing last year. Roof and hood got repainted. Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Cotreker said: Nice fix looks good have seen a few trucks with that applied. What brand did you use? My clear coat also started releasing last year. Roof and hood got repainted. U-Pol Raptor on bumper, moon roof, mirrors in typical bed liner texture. Hood texture same product but more like rock guard texture like on front of fiver. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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