Hi all. I have a 91' 780 that is starting to look it's years. The clearcoat is gone in quite a few places and it is starting to really age the car. It has been outside the whole time that I have had it which has been close to 10 years now I think. Overall the car is in good condition. The body is straight and the engine runs great with 180k. I have kept it up well considering most people would not keep such an older car (which isn't a classic) up so well and the interior is good except for the typical stuff with the 780 (cracked wood on dash, etc.)

I just put a bunch of money in it last year with brakes, timing belt, seals, etc. and the transmission is OK. Would a low cost repaint be a good investment if I plan to keep the car? My only worry is that if I did repaint it that some of the trim pieces and wheels would stand out as looking worn compared to the paint. I guess I could always get the wheels re-done or just get new wheels alltogether.

Any tips or other Volvo owners experience would be much appreciated.



thanks,
Fee