[tortoise]

Got it done 2 weeks back, here's the pics: -

 

[silvershadow]

Great enhancement - would appreciate some feedback on whether it helps keep the rear lights free of road grime in wet weather compared to before it was fitted.

Mud/dust from unsealed roads depositing on the rear lights and making them hard to see is a problem in my part of the world.

 

[tortoise]

Its more of aesthetic than functional. Singapore wise, the rain can get real bad nowadays and it dun really help in siphoning off the dirt or debris

What you try is a good sealant for the paint to get it off easier

 

[silvershadow]

Its more of aesthetic than functional. Singapore wise, the rain can get real bad nowadays and it dun really help in siphoning off the dirt or debris

What you try is a good sealant for the paint to get it off easier

Hi tortoise,

I know exactly what you mean about Singapore rain having been caught in it on many occasions.

My problem with dust/mud relates to other drivers being able to see my brake/indicator lights after travelling on unsealed country roads. This is a real safety issue given the "tailgating" habits of a significant number of our drivers [especially semi-trailer drivers]. Our highway patrol police are quite happy to issue fines for obscured lights/number plates given the opportunity . I usually stop and clean the lights when I get back onto sealed roads before any significant traffic is encountered.

I have not had any success so far with products claiming to minimise dirt buildup on the paintwork other than spraying a truck wash detergent on and allowing it to dry. The next time the paintwork gets wet from rain/hosing; the dirt/mud washes straight off with no residue [I use an Australian product called CT-18].

 

[tortoise]

Hi tortoise,

I know exactly what you mean about Singapore rain having been caught in it on many occasions.

My problem with dust/mud relates to other drivers being able to see my brake/indicator lights after travelling on unsealed country roads. This is a real safety issue given the "tailgating" habits of a significant number of our drivers [especially semi-trailer drivers]. Our highway patrol police are quite happy to issue fines for obscured lights/number plates given the opportunity . I usually stop and clean the lights when I get back onto sealed roads before any significant traffic is encountered.

I have not had any success so far with products claiming to minimise dirt buildup on the paintwork other than spraying a truck wash detergent on and allowing it to dry. The next time the paintwork gets wet from rain/hosing; the dirt/mud washes straight off with no residue [I use an Australian product called CT-18].

u might not believe it but sometimes i use detergent to wash off tough stains, not sure if it hurts the paintwork but the squeaky thing is a tougher remover than most of those cleaning agents avail for automobiles kekekeke

for trail lights, i used to travel more in nshw on my previous wrx sti and evo, what i did was to link LED strips for the rear, they are bloody bright and seriously hurting the rear vehicles' drivers. i only switch it on in inclement weathers or when late at night, some buggers just simply love to tailgate u for no reason (sometimes i wonder if i might be robbed tho, as robberies are common along the Malaysian highway)

 

[silvershadow]

u might not believe it but sometimes i use detergent to wash off tough stains, not sure if it hurts the paintwork but the squeaky thing is a tougher remover than most of those cleaning agents avail for automobiles kekekeke


for trail lights, i used to travel more in nshw on my previous wrx sti and evo, what i did was to link LED strips for the rear, they are bloody bright and seriously hurting the rear vehicles' drivers. i only switch it on in inclement weathers or when late at night, some buggers just simply love to tailgate u for no reason (sometimes i wonder if i might be robbed tho, as robberies are common along the Malaysian highway)

The truck wash detergent is specifically formulated to be sprayed on and allowed to dry - this is why a lot of long-distance rigs owned by major transport companies look so clean on wet days. The detergent also contains wetting agents to allow the water to "wick-off" rather than beading and leaving water stains behind when they dry. I would not use regular car wash detergents in this manner unless they specifically state they can be left dry on the paintwork - detergent stains can be a problem especially if the car is left wet in the sun to dry.

The LED strips are a perfect solution - thank you very much for your advice. Tailgating is a driving practice that I absolutely detest from a personal safety perspective - it is also used here for carjacking; the tailgater hits the target car from behind so the driver stops to get out and examine the damage and a passenger from the tailgating car jumps into the driver's seat and takes off with the car. On several occasions; babies and young children in car seats have been in the car which causes serious concern about their welfare and safety.

 

[tortoise]

The truck wash detergent is specifically formulated to be sprayed on and allowed to dry - this is why a lot of long-distance rigs owned by major transport companies look so clean on wet days. The detergent also contains wetting agents to allow the water to "wick-off" rather than beading and leaving water stains behind when they dry. I would not use regular car wash detergents in this manner unless they specifically state they can be left dry on the paintwork - detergent stains can be a problem especially if the car is left wet in the sun to dry.

The LED strips are a perfect solution - thank you very much for your advice. Tailgating is a driving practice that I absolutely detest from a personal safety perspective - it is also used here for carjacking; the tailgater hits the target car from behind so the driver stops to get out and examine the damage and a passenger from the tailgating car jumps into the driver's seat and takes off with the car. On several occasions; babies and young children in car seats have been in the car which causes serious concern about their welfare and safety.

my fren had a worse setup whahahhaha he used hb3 hid on his custom rear fogs, super good luck for those who tailgate him tho whahahahhaha but i understand his anger with those that have super hid and it really blinds u to the max when they come from behind

 

[silvershadow]

my fren had a worse setup whahahhaha he used hb3 hid on his custom rear fogs, super good luck for those who tailgate him tho whahahahhaha but i understand his anger with those that have super hid and it really blinds u to the max when they come from behind

Another one of my pet hates - drivers who do not dip their headlights when coming up behind.

They get the message when you do the same after they pass you - better still if your driving lights are more powerful and numerous.

 

[dinoecat]

Cool spoiler, must take a look at the when you are free for coffee

 

[greenhumanjames]

wow i drulling, THATS SICK.