MK3 Eyelids

[Golf Houso]

Yet again we reach another el cheapo project for all you discount MK3 golfers out there... Eyelids for the front headlights of the Mk3. Those of us who havn't already changed their front lights would have noticed the appeal that small black or body coloured eyelid can have on an mk3. I myself have attempted to replicate this look by using half a roll of electrical tape, but have failed miserably. What i did discover though is that the effect that I attempted to replicate is quite desirable.
I heard from my mechanic that there were fiberglass eyelids around for about 40-50 bucks, but then you have to pay for spraying and what not and thats even more. I intend to find a solution, (an incredaibly cheap one) most probably starting at a clark rubber store and I encourage anyone else who has found a cheap cosmetic solution to this problem to voice their findings, and all else interested to have a look. Happy Hunting!

[Tim]

u have to be careful not to detract from the look of the car by doing it too cheaply. I cant see a way around having them painted. which really wouldnt cost that much. Maybe carbon fibre look on a dark coloured car. But other than that. as they say. U gotta pay to play!

[KI11Z]

man dont be such a cheap arse! diy eye lids have never looked good imo . . .

[gman]

If I may weigh in on the subject; I've got to say that I think these eye-lids that I see on Golfs every now and then are a little garish...

Have you got yourself a nice deeper (euro-style) spoiler lip? Methinks that's a better way to improve the look of the mk3...

But then again who am I to be the arbiter of what's discrete, classy and cool? I'm the guy who put a sports-exhaust in his ford laser 10 years ago! Ah the joys of early manhood...

[Kenji]

bahahaha lol
cheap ass

[gpk_gti]

I'm the guy who put a sports-exhaust in his ford laser 10 years ago! Ah the joys of early manhood...

so did I!! does that mean we are scarred for life??hehe
as for do it urself eyelids.umm,very bodgy.dont worry about painting the fibreglass ones,just black will still look ok.better than some wonky ones.unless they are done correctly and a perfect straight,my advice is,dont do it.

[DubSteve]

Just get the bowser put on can't be that much and it will a proper finish to

[bombsquad21]

Is the car already lowered? This should be the very first mk3 mod imho. (not that i did it that way) . I know it seems expensive, but even non-car type people appreciate how a nice mk3 looks when its little more down to earth. Cheap things to do would be..
Polish your car. Repair scratches etc.
Paint your vw Badges black front and rear.
Make your sure your wipers are nice looking (not body coloured)
Take the golf badge off the tailgate.
If your in clarke rubber, maybe you could look at getting stuff to redo the headliner?? (if it's anything like mine)
Clear side markers?

[rayray086]

Never really a fan of eyelids but those boser hoods should really be the only way to do it, as Steve pointed out. However, they give a really bold look to your car, and people will either love it or hate it.

I suppose with those fibreglass eyelids, you can spray paint them yourself. I forgot where you can locate your paint code (it's somewhere on the car but its location has slipped me...), but you can grab that paint (or the closest one I guess), primer and clear coat and off you go. There's only very little surface to spray on eyelids so one of each can is more than enough, and will cost no more than $10.

[Tim]

I suppose with those fibreglass eyelids, you can spray paint them yourself. I forgot where you can locate your paint code (it's somewhere on the car but its location has slipped me...)

open the rear hatch and look down. There is a sticker just near where the carpet meets the plastic trim.

[Golf Houso]

Eyelids n:

I've already done as much as care to on my car: wheels, indicators, self, tailights, front globes, detailing, rear muffler and general automotive repairs. My car is very close to exactly what I would like it to be, with the exception of eyelids. My point is this, I believe that it is very possible to make "cheap ass" exterior mods that are still tasteful. The concept of paying anything more than $10 for a eyelids on a car that is essentially nothing more than a shopping trolley is pure insanity. To prove you are all horribly wrong, I shall develop, design and mass produce tasteful cheap and good looking golf mk3 eyelids. Funny you guys weren't cristisicing the DIY intake systems on the MK3's with tubing that was apt to melt in a few weeks, now that was "cheap ass"...
Oh and Gman, please we have enough people like Loon that make money off us poor barstards already we don't need another one... n:

[gman]

Oh and Gman, please we have enough people like Loon that make money off us poor barstards already we don't need another one... n:

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i'm not selling anything!

[Tim]

i do agree with you on the point that the price of the eyelids is just stupid for what they are. No-one doubts its possible to make your own. Maybe fibreglass construction would be worth investigating. Its easy to work with and easy to sand shape and paint. Still. a lotta messin about. but i guess sometimes thats half the fun.

Intake systems on mk3s are functional upgrades. they dont have to look good!

[Golf Houso]

Eyelids

Sorry Gman, I'm just used to people on this website trying to make a quick buck, I misunderstood your comment sorry.

And yes I do agree on the fact that there is an appeal in making your own modifications, but I still hold my opinion on the air box and intake modification being far from reliable, particularily if you put the intake tube parallel to the serpentine belt.

[Tim]

hehe sif use VW and reliable in the same sentence anyways