Andyg's Colgate Wagon Project thread

[rj scotty]

I agree

If they are tatty, as mine where I steamed them off with a wallpaper stripper.

Came of really easy and left no adhesive residue behind

[andyg plym]

they are very well put on,no creases and done professionally but i think its too much black on the car,and the lights are staying

[rj scotty]

Keep them then IMO

[Ian Simmonds]

Keep them then IMO

Yep, agree, I've never considered tints, but seeing yours, with the LM's and the tints at CC did give me some dark thoughts... I think the colour and the tints are a good match... IMHO...

[quattrostyle]

When I read tints I thought you were refering to the rear lights at first, hadn't even noticed the tinted windows so I'd leave it on I guess.
About the rear lights a 90 center reflector in black would be good or a red 90 set. It looks a bit cheap now IMHO.

As for the wheels I agree it would look better in a bit darker colour. Car is a bit too low up front in my opinion.

[Error404]

A8s look good Andy, not as good as the LMs though.
Personally I don't like aftermarket tints, the factory green chrome tints look better than anything IMHO and would look awesome with your paint

[andyg plym]

Factory green tints ? Huh ?

[Rusty]

A8s look good mate, just need to make them a bit darker! Speak to rustynut

[Error404]

Factory green tints ? Huh ?

Its subtle, you only really notice it when there is that real fine rain / drizzle on the windows, or dew in the morning they look really green and reflective

You can kinda see it in this pic of Rynaqui's coupe and this UR

[andyg plym]

Ah I see Alex cherrs, thought you were on about the lights.

Interesting,do we all think they now look past it ? I only have them as they are like tresers and look good....as lights but maybe not on this car ?

Hmmm have had thoughts on standard reds but will never fit a 90 panel as they are not for me

[80Quattro]

I really think the tinted windows suit the car. I like the smoked lights but I think a smoked 90 panel would look a lot better, I'm not even sure if such a thing is available though.

[andyg plym]

When I read tints I thought you were refering to the rear lights at first, hadn't even noticed the tinted windows so I'd leave it on I guess.
About the rear lights a 90 center reflector in black would be good or a red 90 set. It looks a bit cheap now IMHO.

As for the wheels I agree it would look better in a bit darker colour. Car is a bit too low up front in my opinion.

Update: Although I have other priorities(tiny coolant and boost leaks) I really couldn't wait any longer to give the car a fresh look, one of the things that has bugged me lately is there is too much black on the car. Been toying for ages to loose the tints as they are not my cup of tea...but thought first I would see how it would look minus the tinted lights....what do you think peeps?




I used red tint spray on the clusters, the car is pretty dirty after being used as a daily for 2 weeks but I have to say I sort of like the look especially with grubby bbs LM's

[irishs2]

I think you are right , red looks a bit better

[1781cc]

looks good - and will look better without tints!

[polishing_frenchman]

I like the red Andy but really would like to see a 90 panel on there just to see how all red goes with the toothpaste beast! Saying that I loved the black lights as your avant is very euro especially with the rims Get the tints out now you won't regret it mate so glad I got rid of mine,and I know what you mean about dirty alloys,gives a more aggressive look