964 rear lenses/ reflector

[911god]

Anyone got any decent ones of these knocking about? My are slighky off colored and design 911 want £600 for the full set. I'm not getting to carried away with it

[Solarized]

Have you tried using T cut then glass polish on it?

Worked well on my 993 reflector and rear lenses.

[911god]

Solarized said:

Have you tried using T cut then glass polish on it?

Worked well on my 993 reflector and rear lenses.

They are splintered as well so tatty and irreparable I think but tks

[marky911]

I've had to renew them on 2 of my 3 911s. No other option really. The price hurts a bit but the difference is massive.

I'm always glad I did it, once I have. They're such a big part of the look of rear end and they make or break the car.

It's also a good clue as to how looked after the car is.

You're lucky you can get them to be honest. They've been on back order for months, so even the people willing to buy them haven't been able to over the summer.
Get them bought you tight arse.

[911god]

marky911 said:

I've had to renew them on 2 of my 3 911s. No other option really. The price hurts a bit but the difference is massive.

I'm always glad I did it, once I have. They're such a big part of the look of rear end and they make or break the car.

It's also a good clue as to how looked after the car is.

You're lucky you can get them to be honest. They've been on back order for months, so even the people willing to buy them haven't been able to over the summer.
Get them bought you tight arse.

Haha ok I think you're right will finish the car nicely

[andy_roe]

I'm pretty sure that Design911 won't actually have the parts yet. I think Porsche have now found a new manufacturer for them and they should be available during September.

[ninjacost]

i did mine with a red opaque lacquer came up like new iirc it was for guitars bizarrely

911god said:

Anyone got any decent ones of these knocking about? My are slighky off colored and design 911 want £600 for the full set. I'm not getting to carried away with it

[911god]

ninjacost said:

Were yours splintered? The Tcut made no difference. I much prefer the reflector strip than the delete option

[RSGulp]

Some guys on the Rennlist 964 forum have used a red translucent vinyl film wrap to cover them and others have used a red tail light paint with really good results.

This is what the US guys use. Not sure where you'd get it in the UK but worth a bash before ordering new from Porsche (that's assuming they can supply them)...

http://www.matrixracing.com/p-4116-red-tail-lamp-c...

[RSGulp]

Link here for the vinyl wrap testimonial: http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/964-forum/47...

[911god]

RSGulp said:

Some guys on the Rennlist 964 forum have used a red translucent vinyl film wrap to cover them and others have used a red tail light paint with really good results.

This is what the US guys use. Not sure where you'd get it in the UK but worth a bash before ordering new from Porsche (that's assuming they can supply them)...

http://www.matrixracing.com/p-4116-red-tail-lamp-c...

Top man that's really useful many tks I'll have a chat with the rennlist guys.

[marky911]

Have a go with the film as you have nothing to lose.

I tried some red light tinting spray on a set I had and it wasn't great. Ok from a distance but nothing like factory finish.

I quite like that delete panel above but if it's Ruf it would probably cost more than the lights, even if it were available. You could achieve similar results by colour coding the old reflector to the bodywork, but again the cost would be as much as a new reflector.

The lights won't T-cut or polish or anything. The sun bleaches them so they go from a nice dark red to a washed out pink.

I'd be interested to see the results of that film stuff. Post pics if you're successful.

[911god]

marky911 said:

Have a go with the film as you have nothing to lose.

I tried some red light tinting spray on a set I had and it wasn't great. Ok from a distance but nothing like factory finish.

I quite like that delete panel above but if it's Ruf it would probably cost more than the lights, even if it were available. You could achieve similar results by colour coding the old reflector to the bodywork, but again the cost would be as much as a new reflector.

The lights won't T-cut or polish or anything. The sun bleaches them so they go fro a nice dark red to a washed out pink.

I'd be interested to see the results of that film stuff. Post pics if you're successful.

Yeah I'm gonna try this route. I think what I need thou is someone thats good with the vinyl thing so can have a go at it for me. Question is where do I find such a person !!!!

[ninjacost]

no mine were fine just faded :-)

911god said:

ninjacost said:

Were yours splintered? The Tcut made no difference. I much prefer the reflector strip than the delete option

[RSGulp]

911god - noticed you've been in contact with Gus on Rennlist. I'd be interested in hearing an update once the kit has arrived and you've fitted it. Cheers.

[Big Raff]

I have ordered the kit today from Gus,

Will put in before and afters as well..though what i have seen on Rennlist they look very good. Will see how red the indicators are and how pink the reverse lights are as well

[911god]

RSGulp said:

911god - noticed you've been in contact with Gus on Rennlist. I'd be interested in hearing an update once the kit has arrived and you've fitted it. Cheers.

Guys wasn't me. Can I have the link to order the kit??

[RSGulp]

Sorry, saw 'Big Raff' from UK resurrected the Rennlist thread and asked about ordering a set a couple of days ago. I assumed it was you using a different username. He must have seen this thread I guess? Big Raff - you here??

Ordering info and Gus's details in post #158 and #159 in the link above.

[Big Raff]

RSGulp said:

Sorry, saw 'Big Raff' from UK resurrected the Rennlist thread and asked about ordering a set a couple of days ago. I assumed it was you using a different username. He must have seen this thread I guess? Big Raff - you here??

Ordering info and Gus's details in post #158 and #159 in the link above.

Yup, same Big Raff here...this thread that sent me there to resurrect, which i am really grateful for

It does look good to be fair and i look forward to giving it a go. One chap on RL said he used plenty of the liquid (for the vinyl to stick) to achieve his results...and they look the best (on the blue 964 on the last page or two)

[boxsey]

Unfortunately, as good as the film can look on the lights....the indicators will blink red rather than orange which could lead to MOT problems. I've seen it first hand on Frank's (P964FP) C4.