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Quad Rear Lights / Skyline Mod using standard inner lens (NOT Valeo)

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JoeDarKa:
No idea why its quoted 3 times  :rolleye:

JC88:
Haha maybe dont try that method for these then! Guess it works if the adhesive is a rubber/silicone type but as you said superglue effectively melts the plastic a touch. Looks good mate, not sure I'd trust myself enough to give this a shot though haha.

MateyGuv:

--- Quote from: GarethB on December 30, 2013, 09:54:15 am ---Awesome guide - thank you  :happy2:

The end result looks superb!

Would you consider making a 'kit' (for those of us with a lower skill level) as a group buy???  :happy2:

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It's a bit of a labour of love tbh I wouldn't like to do these for someone else just incase I brake something. Hardest parts are running cable to the boot and separating the lense. Id say from start to finish it took around 6 hours work

ARV_90:
Why don't you get hold of a set of rear lights... cheap as chips on ebay, Complete the mod then sell them, Sounds like you could make a few notes bud  :wink:

MateyGuv:
Thank you for saying people may be interested in buying from me  :drinking: I have thought about it but i wouldn't have thought the end price would be worth it. If I was to sell these, especially to enthusiasts, they would need to be spot on perfect and to be honest they ain't. In the vid I point out that there is still evidence that the lenses have been separated even after sealing them back. The darkened lens of the R32 and Ed 30 get away with it because I can buy black adhesive to try and recreate the factory "frame" around the unit. When I did my initial experiments I got hold of some none darkened units. When I sealed them back up I used clear adhesive and the frame did not look as good.
Normal lenses do come up from anywhere between 15 and 25 each (let's call it 20)
The LED ring is approx £17
The dimmer is approx £5
VW connectors for loom approx £12
Repair wires approx £5
Odds and sods £5
So before even starting to make it they would be approx £84. If darkened ones were needed they command a massive premium IF you can find them separate.
Without installation into the car I think it's about 3 hours work (most of that separating the lens) so whatever people think that's worth plus postage.  The risk of  shattering the lens is always there too.
Is anyone able to find out the manufacturer for these as if we could buy them direct before they glue them together then the finish would be perfect? All it says on the units is made in Poland AL. Iv done a brief search but no info around.

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