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[Slashformayor]

loving the hydro dipping and the LED rear lights mate

Thanks buddy!

Managed to get this on today:

Edited by Slashformayor, 05 July 2017 - 11:41 AM.

[Slashformayor]

Looking at starting a MK2 Illuminated outer door handle project soon.

 

There is nothing wrong with the ones i did previously, they are still on and still work perfectly, however i painted them myself using an aftermarket rattler kit, and although i was more than surprised at the colour match being spot on, the fact is that the paint has started to go funny due to the weather being so erratic i think.

 

I have ordered the parts and already have some genuine VW paint to paint them up, but i am going to go about it a different way for the MK2 version, which will hopefully make the job a bit easier this time. Will keep the thread updated.

[R32Sy]

Amazing car and some lovely details!! Are you considering offering the illuminated handles as a kit for OC members.....

Si

[Slashformayor]

Amazing car and some lovely details!! Are you considering offering the illuminated handles as a kit for OC members.....

Si

Ummm, i suppose i could. It's a fiddly, not particuarly nice job, made harder with my OCD attitude towards things, but possible.

 

I have finished installing the MK2 version of my handles to the car, and they feel much better than the previous ones. I have used OE VW paint and laquer, so hopefully won't have the same durability issues as the old ones too. Saying that, considering they were only a prototype, using cheap parts, i don't think they lasted too badly. If i had one gripe about these compared to the first lot, it's that the LED's i've used do not match the puddle lights as well, as they are sightly bluer.

 

Some pics...

 

Part of the problem is that these handles are self contained, so the LED's and resistors etc are all now as one. This means that painting etc has to be done by me really, and i'm not a bodywork specialist.

Edited by Slashformayor, 05 July 2017 - 11:48 AM.

[Slashformayor]

Had the car detailed at the weekend. Guy is local to me and knows my brother in law. I made sure the car was nice and dirty for some before and after shots. Can't say enough good things about this guy, he's a one man band, dedicated to his work and very professional. I went for the Stage 2+ detail and was very happy with the price.

 

 

 

He goes by 'Detailed by Andrew', so if you are in the Midlands give him a shout, he has a website, or you can get him on Facebook (Link).

Edited by Slashformayor, 05 July 2017 - 12:16 PM.

[Slashformayor]

Edited by Slashformayor, 05 July 2017 - 12:11 PM.

[filbro]

Looking great. Nice and glossy.

[flatlemon]

That shine though Looks brilliant, first time I've actually liked the look of the US spec lights too...

[Slashformayor]

Thanks guys.

 

I have a few ideas i want to try for both mods and pictures. I don't get much time these days but i will upload more when i can.

[Smartercarper]

Great thread and love the look of your R wheels set it off and your photos are inspiring, love the lights all round In The dark not a fan of the rear clusters in the day, might have to get the brushed aluminium mirrors where did you get them?

[Rob1991]

Some glorious shine that mind!

[AndyV1990]

Thanks guys.
 
I have a few ideas i want to try for both mods and pictures. I don't get much time these days but i will upload more when i can.

Did you sell your car slash?


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[Slashformayor]

All pictures should be working again now, no thanks to Photobucket!

 

Did you sell your car slash? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've not sold no, but i have put it up for sale on this forum only a few days ago. It's not advertised elsewhere yet as i'm not in any rush for it to go.

[filbro]

how did you get the pics back?

[Slashformayor]

how did you get the pics back?

I went through each post and edited the links. Pain in the rear because my old laptop died with all the originals on, so i had to search all my media to find back ups, and then upload to Imgur. Luckily, PB's links have the original file name at the beginning of the link, which made finding what picture it was supposed to be a lot easier. Imgur has a totally random filename, so if they disappear again, it's probably game over lol

[Markos]

How did you manage to get the vent surrounds hydro dipped black with the with vent markings still in white? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[cuprabob]

How did you manage to get the vent surrounds hydro dipped black with the with vent markings still in white? 🤷🏼‍♂️

I doubt he will answer as the last time he was active on the forum was Oct 2018.