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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: RaKeR on 30 June 2006, 11:50

Title: Self Tinting Rear CLusters
Post by: RaKeR on 30 June 2006, 11:50

Has anybody had a go at this?

I want to tint the rear cluster on my standard jetta items?  Is the tint applied to the face of the cover or the inside?

 :huh:

Thanks!

Title: Re: Self Tinting Rear CLusters
Post by: A7 UFO on 30 June 2006, 11:56

Don't do it.  You'll lose the shine on the lense (it gives a matt effect) and the allumination will be reduced or, if you fit stronger bulbs, could melt the lense due to the increased heat.

Its worth saving up for proper alternatives.

Title: Re: Self Tinting Rear CLusters
Post by: RaKeR on 30 June 2006, 13:05

Fair enough my friend.

Can that one then . . . . .  :wink:

Title: Re: Self Tinting Rear CLusters
Post by: baz_the_man62 on 03 July 2006, 14:00

i did it, but i wanted a matt finish, spray the outside of the lense if your gonna do it, and build up light layers. if u want a gloss finish you can always use a laquer over the top. mine are fairly dark and i didnt put stronger bulbs in + the mot dude gave me a pass, so its up to u.

Title: Re: Self Tinting Rear CLusters
Post by: A7 UFO on 03 July 2006, 14:25

Quote from: baz_the_man62 on 03 July 2006, 14:00

mine are fairly dark and i didnt put stronger bulbs in + the mot dude gave me a pass

But the lights are on the back of your car for a reason....not just for looks but also so others can see you when driving in the dark.  Personally, I'd rather be visible.

Title: Re: Self Tinting Rear CLusters
Post by: baz_the_man62 on 03 July 2006, 23:53

yea but they look good, they're more visible at night than in the day so no problems there and in the day if someone cant see them they shouldnt be on the road, if the mot man gave the thumbs up its good for me!!

Title: Re: Self Tinting Rear CLusters
Post by: takethefifth on 04 July 2006, 02:48

Ah well i'm sorry but have to disagree on this one. I have come across some cars with tinted lights at night that seriously reduce the visible distance.

I'm not saying don't do it, i am just saying that factory tinted lenses are produced within a set standard that ensures they produce enough light. 

You can do it yourself but you have to rely on your judgement and that of the MOT man. As we all know MOT guys can add their own interpretation on faults, especially things like lights that they would pass/fail by sight only not with some fancy gadget.

So my opinion - I would trust a European standard over my standard and that of an MOT guy.

Title: Re: Self Tinting Rear CLusters
Post by: baz_the_man62 on 04 July 2006, 10:13

fair point, i didnt fancy buying lights because they do cost more and even tho they are European safety marked, lots are for left hand drive cars so the fogs on the wrong side etc

didnt feel i could justify spending 50 quid for some rear lights tbh.

Title: Re: Self Tinting Rear CLusters
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 04 July 2006, 10:36

stretch a pair of tights over them  :cool:

Title: Re: Self Tinting Rear CLusters
Post by: Dizzie on 04 July 2006, 13:48

I made mine into the 16v items and they're fine. the reverse and indicators are hardly on anyway :)

Title: Re: Self Tinting Rear CLusters
Post by: Bluefox on 04 July 2006, 20:50

Quote from: veedubgti16v on 04 July 2006, 10:36

stretch a pair of tights over them :cool:

I did that on a 205 I had a couple of years ago, it looked suprisingly good... you just had to be careful when you washed it because they had a tendancy to, er, sag.

I can't believe I've just written that.