What step did I miss?!? Coming out muted, not glossy

Painting the door jam, which is premade and pre-primed, before I put it on. I added the glossy paint, but it is coming out dull. Do I need to sand it first, add primer, then paint? Too humid? Any help is appreciated!

u/RevolutionSalty8360 — 1 month ago

1542 mile road trip

Just did a 6 day, 1,542 mile road trip with my kid. Truck was awesome, and we had a great time. Back felt great when we got home, lots of room in the rear seat area for the cooler and other crap. We did a similar trip last year in my 2024 Volvo XC90, and I think I the truck was a better option, other than the informant system.

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u/RevolutionSalty8360 — 3 months ago

1957 Seamaster 2937-1

Picked it up a few weeks ago, great overall watch. Really loving the size, simplicity and understated beauty of it.

u/RevolutionSalty8360 — 3 months ago
▲ 15 r/Volvo

Just another reason I love my Volvo…

First picture is when I got in my car in my garage, the second is when I got to work, 28 minutes later.

u/RevolutionSalty8360 — 3 months ago

2023 RTL-E, Trying to figure out belongs in this spot?

This is in the cubby area between the front seats. Not sure what is supposed to be there, if anything…

u/RevolutionSalty8360 — 3 months ago
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How do you feel about personalized plates for your Volvo? Any good ones you've seen?

I just ordered mine, they give you 3 options, and send you based on what they have available. 1) ALGTSTR 2) ALGVAGN 3) V60ALG

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u/RevolutionSalty8360 — 4 months ago

Trying to determine the flooring type.

Have a pretty good idea what it is (thanks to a very skilled floor guy), but as always, the minds of Reddit are great on things like this. What's your best guess?

u/RevolutionSalty8360 — 4 months ago

How do you feel about a customer calling to check up on their repairs?

Dropped my car off about a 1 & 1/2 weeks ago to get some repairs done, timing belt, water pump, and a small oil leak. Stopped in last Friday, they said it would get started first thing Monday. As of today, I have not heard anything. Originally they said it would be about 1 1/2 days to get it completed. The car is an older classic, so it's not like I'm in need of it or really inconvenienced at all. I don't really feel like rushing them, but am just curious about how mechanics feel about clients checking in on their vehicles.

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u/RevolutionSalty8360 — 4 months ago
▲ 7 r/944

Front bumper, each side different.

Pulled the front bumper to get at the bumper shock, and noticed that the right side has an extra rubber piece screwed in, while the left does not. Curious why.

u/RevolutionSalty8360 — 5 months ago
▲ 58 r/944

What do you use to condition/clean the seats and dash?

They’re in great shape and I’d love to keep them that way.

u/RevolutionSalty8360 — 5 months ago

AOR Change with Active Claim

Who do you feel should work on a claim after an AOR was submitted? ex: claim happens 2/1, insured submits an AOR on 5/1 for the 8/1 renewal. Claim will go beyond the renewal date, so do you just tell them they are on their own? We generally don't get involved in claims, but it was a unique situation.

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u/RevolutionSalty8360 — 5 months ago
▲ 4 r/944

To Open, or Not to Open? That is the Question....

So the sun roof on my 1983 944 has not been opened in at least the last 6 years, if not longer. It does not leak & shows no signs of cracking around the seal. My thought is just forget that it's even there and never touch it. However, this car has always been stored in a heated garage, never driven in the winter, and other than possibly rain, never seen any kind of weather other than sun and clouds.

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u/RevolutionSalty8360 — 5 months ago