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Offline Kalpsn2000

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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #45 on: September 08, 2011, 03:18:15 pm »
Quote from: vRS_Pagey on August 29, 2011, 07:47:11 am
Cheers for that buddy, I am waiting to hear back from the ebayer about the the incorrect price although they are others on there.  I will definitely be doing this as I think they look sooooooomuch better on a darker car.  Hopefully there will be enough spray to tint the side repeaters on the mirrors?

Gotta say, the picture of yours in post #15 looks awesome, love the angle.  :notworthy:

I just read this thread and was thinking exactly the same thing :happy2: must be the angle.

This thread has got me thinking about giving this a go. I was going to buy a set of the R32 lights but they are too many notes!

I’ve never done any wet n dry sanding so slightly worried about that. But just need to be brave and go for it.
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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #46 on: September 08, 2011, 03:44:09 pm »
I orderd the tint spray yesterday so hoping to have a go early next week.

Wet sanding is a doddle mate, just make sure you start high - 2000 grit a least, work it for a few passes then rinse and dry, repeat this until you are happy the lacquer is nice and flat then polish.   :happy2:
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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #47 on: September 17, 2011, 03:25:57 pm »
well i have ordered my smoke tint and lacquer today!  regarding the polishing after a bit of wet and dry...i dont have a DA polisher...is it a case of just rubbing it with some cloths or do i need some "product" of some sort?  might be doing this next weekend, although i am hoping to body colour code my rear badge and handle, so will see.
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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #48 on: September 18, 2011, 02:53:04 pm »
If you get some good quality lacquer (not Halfrauds carp) and apply a 'wet' coat they may not need sanding/ polishing, I only do it as you will achieve a better than showroom finish by using this method.

Tbh, if you haven't got a polishing machine I wouldn't wet sand anyway, as it will take a massive amount of elbow grease to fetch the finish back.
I may have asked this before, but where are you based?  If you are relatively local I will machine polish them for you.   :happy2:
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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #49 on: September 18, 2011, 05:16:23 pm »
based in lincoln...your in dover arent you?  shame.  appreciate your generosity however.

"wet" coat?  the lacquer is the VW one that comes with the base coat.  i shall not wet sand these then. 
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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #50 on: September 20, 2011, 02:21:18 pm »
Has anyone seen these (or got a pic) on a mk5?  I have contacted Awesome but they said they don't have a pic of the mk5 ones but they do sell them for the mk5.

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=33455&xSec=154

Ignore that, Awesome got it wrong, they are mk6 lights, damn it!!!
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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #51 on: September 20, 2011, 02:56:45 pm »
Quote from: golf nutter on September 18, 2011, 05:16:23 pm
based in lincoln...your in dover arent you?  shame.  appreciate your generosity however.

"wet" coat?  the lacquer is the VW one that comes with the base coat.  i shall not wet sand these then. 

I am a couple of miles outside Dover.

Sorry, when I say wet coat, I mean you spray the lacquer slightly heavier to achieve a wet look, I would highly recommend a proper car paint supplier as the quality of lacquer is far superior too say, Halfrauds, and the nozzle gives a much better spray pattern.  I got mine from Invicta paints which is part of a local Ford dealership, cost about 15 quid a can but worth every penny imo.   :happy2:
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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #52 on: September 22, 2011, 12:15:10 am »
Iv just bought some real ones! :ashamed:
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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #53 on: September 22, 2011, 12:32:16 am »
Quote from: JoeDarKa on September 22, 2011, 12:15:10 am
Iv just bought some real ones! :ashamed:

Where abouts did you get them from? good price?  :party:

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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #54 on: September 22, 2011, 12:51:58 am »
Quote from: Little_Dave on September 22, 2011, 12:32:16 am
Quote from: JoeDarKa on September 22, 2011, 12:15:10 am
Iv just bought some real ones! :ashamed:

Where abouts did you get them from? good price?  :party:

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You can get them from Eurowagens for 175 notes. Not too bad if you can't be bothered spraying and wet sanding the pinkies.
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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #55 on: September 22, 2011, 02:04:20 am »
Quote from: Jungle_Faced_Jake on September 22, 2011, 12:51:58 am
Quote from: Little_Dave on September 22, 2011, 12:32:16 am
Quote from: JoeDarKa on September 22, 2011, 12:15:10 am
Iv just bought some real ones! :ashamed:

Where abouts did you get them from? good price?  :party:

Thanks
Dave

You can get them from Eurowagens for 175 notes. Not too bad if you can't be bothered spraying and wet sanding the pinkies.

Just checked them out but are they genuine VW lights? say's "R32 look" in the description  :confused: anyone got a set from these guys confirm?

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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #56 on: September 22, 2011, 09:13:44 am »
Quote from: Little_Dave on September 22, 2011, 02:04:20 am
Just checked them out but are they genuine VW lights? say's "R32 look" in the description  :confused: anyone got a set from these guys confirm?

Thanks
Dave

Quote from JUNGLE_FACED_JAKE on page #1 -

A word of warning to anyone thinking of getting the R32 lights from Eurowagens. I ordered some which were delivered yesterday. 1. They are not genuine but are Hella copies. 2. They don't fit flush with small gaps around the side where water can get in. 3. The connectors won't slot in - the retaining lug is too wide. So mine are going back. Looks like spraying may be the only option. Either that or order some genuine ones from the stealers - I dread to think how much!!!

Looks like the tint spray is the way forward.   :happy2:
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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #57 on: September 22, 2011, 11:51:53 am »
Oops my bad didn't see that part of the thread cheers pagey  :happy2: thought seeing as how he was telling me to check them out they were ok, no mention of a bodge job to fit in his reply to my post  :confused:

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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #58 on: September 22, 2011, 06:20:02 pm »
Quote from: Little_Dave on September 22, 2011, 11:51:53 am
Oops my bad didn't see that part of the thread cheers pagey  :happy2: thought seeing as how he was telling me to check them out they were ok, no mention of a bodge job to fit in his reply to my post  :confused:

Dave

To be fair, I think he sent them back for a replacement.  They should be ok as they are made by Hella who make the OE lights for VW.
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Re: R32 rear lights
« Reply #59 on: September 22, 2011, 09:17:52 pm »
Quote from: Little_Dave on September 22, 2011, 12:32:16 am
Quote from: JoeDarKa on September 22, 2011, 12:15:10 am
Iv just bought some real ones!

Where abouts did you get them from? good price?

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Got them from the for sale section on here, off toohot i think! My brother had to buy them for me as im away at the mo!
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