Turns out one of the oil seals I installed was busted or misaligned but now we’re back in shape, thanks to some professional help. While it was down in VA we had the windows tinted, a scratch repaired and nice paint detailing. It’s glossy like a new bowling ball and slick as an ice cube. We’ll be driving cool this summer, that’s for sure.
I’m jealous! My wagon could use some body work, no dents but some marks from some accidental snowblower rubbing this winter. I was planning on getting my windows done also, how much would I expect to spend and how long did it take for you?
they charged $300 for the 5 windows. Took them a couple days, then now opening the windows for at least 4 days.
I did a 30% light transmission. If i did it again I’d probably go with 20%, but I prefered to err on the lighter end than darker. I don’t think the rear windows look that great with super dark tint. It would be different if the windows were flush with the body and it looked smooth, like a panel truck. But the factory look, without tint, is pretty cool, and having a lighter tint keeps the station wagon character without looking like a wanna-be blacked out SUV.
Never been a big fan of tinting myself, but the end result looks good. What did the detail job runyou, or was that rolled into the window work?
It was $200. I also had a big scrap off the back taken care of for another $200. A little steep, but the car is slick as glass and looks like it has a fresh coat of paint.
This picture breaks my heart in remembrance of my first Volvo. A black 1983 Volvo Turbo. Christ those turbo wheels look good.