MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: Syrag64 on October 23, 2011, 10:24:06 pm
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I've got a set of standard led rear lights but i feel that they are a little bit 'light' with the silver/led (my car is blac I am thinking of tinting them either using tinted wrap or spray, or has anyone got any better suggestions on how to do a good job?
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If you use tint spray make sure you get it right first time, I destroyed a set of OEM LED rears trying to get the tint off with brake cleaner due to poor finish, it cracked and lifted the plastic rendering them useless :sad1:
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I have a can of tint spray sitting in the garage, but after running a couple of tests I am thinking it has a 50/50 success rate, so I'm not prepared to take that gamble......
Personally I would keep an eye out for a set of R32/ED30 rears if you want a proper job. :happy2:
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I think I would be inclined to try Lamin-x.
I just did my fogs and felt it was easier than expected to use particularly on curved surfaces.
Light smoke might look ok but i wouldn`t go for gangsta black :happy2:
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Think i'll try the tint film - at least if it goes wrong its easy to remove and re-try!
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Anyone tried this stuff??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200565294621?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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That looks just like Lamin-X but for a fraction of the price, may give it a go myself (after you have guinea pigged it :laugh: ). The only issue with using film though, is that the centre circle of the R32/ED30 lights are still clear, you could cut that part out of the film but would you be left with a noticeable ridge? On the Lamin-X, definitely!
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I did this...
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15760
Alot easier than it seems and they came out near perfect, you'd have to put them side by side the real r32/ed30 lights to tell the difference.
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The difference with mine is i want the inner bit (the actual light itself) to be a darker shade as it seems to be too light with the chrome/light bit - if that makes sense???
I'm thinking the tinting film will still allow a fair bit of light through whilst at same time toning down the silver.
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I did this...
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15760
Alot easier than it seems and they came out near perfect, you'd have to put them side by side the real r32/ed30 lights to tell the difference.
That looks really good a nice neat job,it`s all in the preparation I guess!!!
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The difference with mine is i want the inner bit (the actual light itself) to be a darker shade as it seems to be too light with the chrome/light bit - if that makes sense???
I'm thinking the tinting film will still allow a fair bit of light through whilst at same time toning down the silver.
I think I get your meaning, in which case tint the entire light with out masking the centres, if thats what you mean?
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Not sure I would paint the lights on the car!!
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Not sure I would paint the lights on the car!!
It would save at least two trees in masking tape and paper! :grin:
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i tinted mine with tinting spray and it went fine apart from a small bit where im just picky, so i cleaned it off with white spirit and started again on one.
i would say tint film may be good tho as you can just peel it off if you dont like it. (never used this though)
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Glass paint is the answer!! Comes off with a mixture of cif/nail polish remover/white spirit is a bit of an effort if left to dry for ages! I must have done my indicators 10 times at lest before I was happy with em :signLOL: