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.