MK3 Eyelids

**Golf Houso** · 28-02-2007, 10:39 PM

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** · 28-02-2007, 11:12 PM

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** · 01-03-2007, 12:40 AM

man dont be such a cheap arse!

diy eye lids have never looked good imo . . .

**gman** · 01-03-2007, 02:58 AM

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...

gpk_gti · 01-03-2007, 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by gman

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.