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  • Tail light tint

    Has anyone had any experience with these? im considering them...
    I know its cheating but its cheaper than $500 Hella's
    The car looks kinda familiar

    Empire Graphics :: Tail Light Overlays :: VW Overlays :: MK3 Golf Red/Smoke Combo Overlays
    '79 GLD

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    Indicator light output is horrible. They flash red and not very bright either, possibly because of the combination of tints (the original orange + the red). I bought green bulbs for them afterwards and that helped them glow orange, but the light output was still horrible, even at night. If you wanna do the mod, I say go for the M3-style tailights (clear/clear/red) and then place the overlays on them. Light output should be better, but I've never tested that out.
    Past: Mk3 Golf 2L 8V, Audi 8L A3T.
    Present: Mk3 Golf variant.

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    • #3
      thanks for that, you just saved me $40 and potentially a lot of hassle
      '79 GLD

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      • #4
        Light overlay

        Originally posted by Damo88 View Post
        Has anyone had any experience with these? im considering them...
        I know its cheating but its cheaper than $500 Hella's
        The car looks kinda familiar

        Empire Graphics :: Tail Light Overlays :: VW Overlays :: MK3 Golf Red/Smoke Combo Overlays
        Vinyl overlay is a cheap, fast and effective solution. I have had no issues with heat.
        Be careful with precut kits though. Make sure you buy enough of material as heat is neccessary to stretch and secure the self adhesive vinyl to the substrate.






        Mike
        Last edited by Carbon Demon; 14-02-2011, 05:12 PM.

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        • #5
          I have thought about the overlays from the same mob before but been steered away due to light output.
          I have a set of smoked/red tails for sale if your interested mate:
          http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f24/...hts-48514.html open to offers
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