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  • Tom_
    S2Forum Extremist
    • Oct 2007
    • 1301
    • Country: Czech Republic

    #31
    I am solving this problem too.. I have non elipsoid lights.
    Firstly i want to buy a HID kit = problems with police and MOT ...so no go
    Second i want to buy some LED bulbs H4 = again problem with MOT, Police...no go
    Third way which i already choose that i buy a new bulbs H4 and H1 Philips WhiteVision, make a new vacuum paint (like new headlights) on parabolas and then i want to add a relay.
    As you can see the old parabolas was dead 5 years before now looks like new. When i have that covers ready, i will put here some pictures
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    Last edited by Tom_; 20 April 2020, 17:27.
    Audi Coupe Quattro 2.3 20V

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    • s2driveruk
      Super Moderator
      • Jul 2003
      • 12696
      • Country: England

      #32
      how did you rechrome the reflectors?
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      1992 3b S2 Coupe

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      • Tom_
        S2Forum Extremist
        • Oct 2007
        • 1301
        • Country: Czech Republic

        #33
        We have companies here in Czech, which made these paints for automotive headlight industry and much more.So i send it to them and then make it and send me back.

        Edit: Better picture when you can see the parabola.
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        Last edited by Tom_; 20 April 2020, 13:56.
        Audi Coupe Quattro 2.3 20V

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        • quattro estate
          S2Forum Enthusiast
          • Aug 2015
          • 190
          • Country: United Kingdom

          #34
          Wow and I mean wow, can anybody buy that paint via yourself or any other ideas so we can finish up with that level of shine

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          • Tom_
            S2Forum Extremist
            • Oct 2007
            • 1301
            • Country: Czech Republic

            #35
            You cant just buy a paint, as its a technologic method using for automotive industry. If so, it will be expensive as hell
            Audi Coupe Quattro 2.3 20V

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            • steve briance
              S2Forum Extremist
              • Aug 2014
              • 1455
              • Country: United Kingdom

              #36
              I think the process is vacuum metalising... No paint will ever get close so don't bother looking!
              ​​​​​Companies in this country can do it. Search the forum as the topic has come up recently or, search Google for headlight resilvering

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              • s2driveruk
                Super Moderator
                • Jul 2003
                • 12696
                • Country: England

                #37
                Yep, it is pretty expensive, someone on here did it a while back and think it was about £250+ a pair...so not cheap. But they look as good as new for sure. Rechrome will find some results too i think
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                1992 3b S2 Coupe

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                • Tom_
                  S2Forum Extremist
                  • Oct 2007
                  • 1301
                  • Country: Czech Republic

                  #38
                  Here it is cheaper, but this is due economical health Our economic sucks
                  Audi Coupe Quattro 2.3 20V

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                  • M_GORDON
                    S2Forum Extremist
                    • Oct 2008
                    • 1295
                    • Home: Isle of Man Current: Vatican City State

                    #39
                    I think better than new!
                    ps. Those Philips lamps aren't so good. Better Osram Laser or Philips xtrem (but this will be broken to fast, toooo fast)
                    photobucket SUCKS
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                    • M_GORDON
                      S2Forum Extremist
                      • Oct 2008
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                      #40
                      I saw in the past, some guys who instal some elipsoidal kits on h4 reflective beam lights
                      photobucket SUCKS
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                      • Tom_
                        S2Forum Extremist
                        • Oct 2007
                        • 1301
                        • Country: Czech Republic

                        #41
                        I see comparing all those Philips Racing vision, extreme vision and some Osrams and whitevision has the best view
                        Audi Coupe Quattro 2.3 20V

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                        • M_GORDON
                          S2Forum Extremist
                          • Oct 2008
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                          • Home: Isle of Man Current: Vatican City State

                          #42
                          Yes... WhiteVision have the WHITEST light. BUT NOT THE MORE POWERFULL light.

                          I want see better and longer, not "cooler"
                          photobucket SUCKS
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                          • quattro estate
                            S2Forum Enthusiast
                            • Aug 2015
                            • 190
                            • Country: United Kingdom

                            #43
                            Well here are my changed dipped lights from hids 35w 8000k to leds as shown in the images...I'm impressed
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                            • LHD_Kid
                              S2Forum Possessed
                              • May 2006
                              • 3697
                              • Home: England Current: Belgium

                              #44
                              Ah, but you have to butcher the case cover... That's a pity...

                              Whats the light like when driving? Noticeably better than the HIDs?
                              Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird Turbo....undergoing major changes.....
                              S2 Coupe... bit easier off the line...
                              '03 ZX12-R daily hack.... lots of nice bolt ons...

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                              • Tom_
                                S2Forum Extremist
                                • Oct 2007
                                • 1301
                                • Country: Czech Republic

                                #45
                                What about other drivers driving against you? No blinding at all?
                                Audi Coupe Quattro 2.3 20V

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