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JOEY MOD - Mk3 golf

VIRUSBOY Member

12:56 PM 10-28-2007

Offline Member Since 3-5-posts Cape Town South Africa 1997, Volkswagen VR6
Been looking for smoked e-codes for ages & finally found a site that stocks them. Got a bit of a shock when I saw the price across the Joey mod. It looked pretty champion so I decided to give it a go. This is the way I did mine but feel free to deviate. Here are some of the materials I used: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Set of headlights A can of black high heat spray paint Small and large paint brush Clear silicone sealant Masking tape Tinfoil Butter knife Ear buds & Nail polish remover Flat Screwdriver
searched the tex and came
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3514617

10/30/2007

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Lets get started: Step 1: Removing the front glass lens from the headlight. Remove the 4 metal clips securing the glass to the headlight backing using a flat screwdriver. Preheat the oven to 100 degrees Celsius. Once ready, pop the first headlight into the oven (yes the oven ) for around seconds. This is totally safe and will cause the sealant to soften. Using a butter knife pry the glass away from the plastic backing. It should pull apart relatively easily.

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Step 2: Prepping for paint Using masking tape, mask off the edges you want the paint to go. You only want to be painting the rough chrome parts; the smooth parts reflect the light and should be left alone. Take note: The chrome reflective paint peels off rather easily so work cautiously. To combat the tape pulling off the chrome paint, stick the tape to your shirt a few times to remove most of the stickiness. This is a highly important step, the tape should barely stick.

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Step 3: Paint Spray some black high heat paint into a cup with a tinfoil surround. Using the big & small paintbrushes give the light a few coats of paint until nice and even. Take note: We noticed when painting close to the masking tape that the paint tended to get absorbed into the tape and run up into areas of the light we didnt want painted. It was decided a vinyl type tape could possibly be a better option in preventing this. This wasnt really an issue refer to step 4.

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Step 4: Remove tape & cleanup edges

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Take care when removing the tape. Touchup any parts you might have missed. Using an ear bud dipped in nail polish remover clean up any bad edges. Take note: The nail polish remover works a treat but if kept on the surface too long it will eat into that precious chrome paint, therefore use as little as possible and clean it up shortly after with a soft damp cloth or kitchen paper. Step 5: Refitting the glass Re-silicone each light unit, fit glass and refit the metal clips. You are done!!!
Stand back and give yourself a pat on the back and admire your handy work. Smoked e-codes WTF!!! Not too sure but im thinking this is the first mk3 joey mod performed on South African soil. Bigups to Joey for making this mod possible! Some car punt pics

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Modified by VIRUSBOY at 10:04 AM 10-28-2007 cra2y86 Member Offline Member Since 11-27-posts Plymouth PA '97 Windsor Golf GL+ looks good! i've noticed that ecodes are immensely easier to separate compared to NA lights 1:00 PM 10-28-2007

lowlife

Raiders2k Member

1:05 PM 10-28-2007

Offline Member Since 10-17-posts Sykesville MD 1996 GTI VR6 came out real nice. wish i would put forward the time and trust myself with doing this.

Re: (Raiders2k)

1:13 PM 10-28-2007
Offline Member Since 3-5-posts Tx it really isnt difficult at all. Took me about 3 hours with a buddy helping. Most of the time was letting the paint dry

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Cape Town South Africa 1997, Volkswagen VR6

Merc's R 4 Grandpa's

vision12 Member Offline Member Since 1-21-posts Nampa Idaho

Re: (VIRUSBOY)

1:19 PM 10-28-2007
nice man. that came out good
Quote, originally posted by OnelowcabriO meh, i just pick up emo chicks make them feel good then dump them and they kill themselvs
Quote, originally posted by dilated1734 the only way there's 150k into that thing is if someone hid a kilo of heroin inside the dash

Mk3_Katinga Member

1:23 PM 10-28-2007
Online Member Since 3-7-posts Brampton Ontario 1997 Jetta GLX, 1994 Golf GL, Mk4 Jetta 2.0
your headlights dont have nipples, thats why they look so much nicer then na joey modded lights. i am jealous, looks good though

Rub a dub dub Member

Re: (vision12)

1:24 PM 10-28-2007

Offline Member Since 9-7-posts on the other side of autobOOb. the zipper line Widebody DC10 and Green Transfers Tug #654

Re: (Rub a dub dub)

1:40 PM 10-28-2007
Offline Member Since 3-5-posts Cape Town South Africa 1997, Volkswagen VR6 nipples? I bought a new set of non oem headlights for this mod. I practiced on my oem's first but messed them up rather badly it was much easier removing the glass from the oem's than the aftermarkets - the silicone softens up much quicker and easier. What i did notice was that

ZinaGiN Member

1:49 PM 10-28-2007
Offline Member Since 10-18-posts
sweet bro, looks sick. really do look good in the flesh.
your car looked awesome 2day.

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Cape Town Western Cape 1998, VW Polo Classic

adolfitoVR6 Member

1:50 PM 10-28-2007
Offline Member Since 3-18-posts mm jetta vrbest results with black silicon, it would leave a smoke tone

1:53 PM 10-28-2007

Quote, originally posted by VIRUSBOY Online Member Since 3-7-posts Brampton Ontario 1997 Jetta GLX, 1994 Golf GL, Mk4 Jetta 2.0 nipples? I bought a new set of non oem headlights for this mod. I practiced on my oem's first but messed them up rather badly. What i did notice was that it was much easier removing the glass from the oem's than the aftermarkets - the silicone softens up much quicker and easier
probably because the oem ones have been exposed to the elements and have been on the car for a number of years, the aftermarket ones have silicone that is relatively new, and unexposed to any sort of weather. the north american headlights have these nipples on them, which ruin the headlights imo.

1:58 PM 10-28-2007

Offline Member Since 3-5-posts Cape Town South Africa 1997, Volkswagen VR6 Oh i c. I paid R580 for the lights (+-$89) so its a pretty cheap mod. I didn't really fancy any other aftermarket headlights.

Grits 'n gravy Member

2:19 PM 10-28-2007
Offline Member Since 3-30-posts New York Just The Jazz Dice Stylzz, We roll with saintain. Quote, originally posted by ThatGuy Road head > BBS RS's

CrazyClutchVR6 Member

Re: JOEY MOD - Mk3 golf (VIRUSBOY)

2:29 PM 10-28-2007

Offline Member Since 2-22-posts york pa 97 gti, 90 jetta

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fresh baked goodness nice job man, turned out real well
40oz to freedom praise the lowered oilpans: 3 Quote, originally posted by VR6TUNER He has broken I think 4 oil pans already. He has a skid plate but it drags and it got ripped off a couple of times. All that and he still won't raise it.
Quote, originally posted by IwannaGTI in and out like a freshman girl in your dorm room
**** haters VIRUSBOY Member 2:40 PM 10-28-2007
Offline Member Since 3-5-posts Cape Town South Africa 1997, Volkswagen VR6 shwweet man!! Shake an bake baby!

Eurotrash845 Member

2:45 PM 10-28-2007

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Online nice Member Since 12-22-posts Kingston NY Eman G. 1994 Jetta. 10th vw I High School Girls

16v_Power Member

Re: (cra2y86)

5:11 PM 10-28-2007

Offline Member Since 1-19-posts Lil American Ghetto 01 Golf 4DR GLS & 96 Getta GL & 92 Jetta GLI

PELLA Member

Re: (16v_Power) i wondered about the oven temp. Nice job, looks good

5:18 PM 10-28-2007

Offline 2.0s are fast! Member Since 3-4-posts Toronto ON 1998 Jetta K2
Quote, originally posted by themagellan <3 widowmakers. I've been using them on hills in the dirt Beat it at it's own game just don't get married and they can't strike you.

Dan J Reed Member

Re: (PELLA)

5:21 PM 10-28-2007

Offline nice job! Member Since 7-26-posts Stinkville, NJ 95 Golf Sport, 1987 VW Vanagon, 98 Jetta GLS 95' Golf Sport - 87' Westy Vanagon - 98' Jetta GLS - my DIY page please don't make a thread to ask "me" a question, just make the thread and then send me an IM to go check it out. BBQmotorsports - BUBENGROPEN - LOWERED CARS SAVE GAS!

Junktitlegolf Member

You're oven is small. But it looks great.

5:26 PM 10-28-2007

Online Member Since 1-14-posts Corydon IN 1995 Vollkswagen Golf
Quote, originally posted by Dan J Reed Big mistake.Its much like penis pills.
Quote, originally posted by GTiJoeGreen i have a 2.0 with a skid plate. running vmaxx coilovers. and i bang it a **** load of times in a day, i actualy banged the skid plate doing about 60mph on the highway today.

VRNasty

Re: (Mk3_Katinga)

5:29 PM 10-28-2007

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Member

Quote, originally posted by Mk3_Katinga the north american headlights have these nipples on them, which ruin the headlights imo. Offline Member Since 2-3-posts GA but are required if you have to use a headlight adjuster during a vehicle inspection (say in a real strict state-inspection sticker wise)
Blue. It's what's for dinner

durtydubbin Member

Re: (VRNasty)

6:41 PM 10-28-2007

I'm going to be doing this to my n/a headlights, just gave me something to do tonight. Offline Member Since 2-23-posts Mahopac NY 1998 GTi 2.0 Quote, originally posted by.Franco whats waterfest? niiice.

Markymark'sMk3 Member

7:38 PM 10-28-2007
thats tight Offline Member Since 4-16-posts Brier wa 1994 golf 2dr
Quote, originally posted by okdecay each panel is a differnt color, what happened to that thing

8:28 PM 10-28-2007

Online Member Since 3-7-posts Brampton Ontario 1997 Jetta GLX, 1994 Golf GL, Mk4 Jetta 2.0 Quote, originally posted by VRNasty but are required if you have to use a headlight adjuster during a vehicle inspection (say in a real strict state-inspection sticker wise)

ye they have their function, but esthetically they do nothing except make the headlights look funny.

2pointSLO Member

8:50 PM 10-28-2007
vortex approved. Offline Member Since 5-5-posts Jacksonville FL Ginster

GoodFella07 Member

Re: (2pointSLO)

9:16 PM 10-28-2007

Quote, originally posted by 2pointSLO Offline vortex approved.

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Member Since 10-10-posts Chicago IL Looks good tho. sickgixxer69 Member Re: (GoodFella07) 10:05 PM 10-28-2007
Nice Offline Member Since 2-23-posts Manassas VA 2001 VW Cabrio BFI Stage.5 Motor Mounts, Modded Stock Airbox With A Drop In K&N Air Filter, And High Flow Cat. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572916 Quote, originally posted by nfx 2.0 Power Struggle. Stage Stage Stage Stage.5 - Realize you have an 8v 2.- Talk about VR swaps 2 - You think you can make your car as fast as a VR with bolt-ons 3 - I want a turbo

hd_mk2 Member

10:40 PM 10-28-2007
Offline Member Since 6-3-posts
Very nice DIY.i am thinking about doing that to my OEM headlights.
old-school Virginia 1998 Golf Mk 3

IwishIhadaHonda Member

Re: (hd_mk2)

11:27 PM 10-28-2007

you got a small oven Offline Member Since 4-25-posts FL SLC paperweight Quote, originally posted by trixx ninja style is to have no style at all, yet still leave and impression. kinda like a good silent fart

member since 11.29.04

unmotivated Member Offline Member Since 11-2-posts

Re: (IwishIhadaHonda)

11:57 PM 10-28-2007
Quote, originally posted by IwishIhadaHonda eville CA you got a small oven
but he keeps it clean. was that just for the pics?

ontrack Member

2:19 AM 10-29-2007
Offline Member Since 5-27-posts Looking good Neill!

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squishy12 Member Offline Member Since 4-10-posts Rocking an igloo in BC 93 Golf TD, 74 Super Beetle

2:56 AM 10-29-2007

use blue painters tape, it's not as sticky.
FS: Projector Golf 4 look headlights for Golf 3 http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2354785

1993 Golf Turbo Diesel

Slow Jet Member
Re: JOEY MOD - Mk3 golf (CrazyClutchVR6) Quote, originally posted by CrazyClutchVR6

8:45 AM 10-29-2007

Offline Member Since 11-16-posts Orlando FL 1998 Jetta 2.0 Auto!
Thats a big ass light or a small ass oven.
Custom 2.0 Cold Air Intake http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2520191 BlueDevilCabby Member 9:13 AM 10-29-2007
Online Member Since 7-6-posts Grand Rapids MI 1997 Cabrio
Ya for South Africa! I'll be moving there in a year.probably around Fish Hoek or Cape Town.
.:: Mive | My Car | Website | MK4 Glowing Needles | My Build ::.

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Criscone25 Member Offline Member Since 7-24-posts Albany NY 98' Jetta GT

9:19 AM 10-29-2007

looks good, i just did my jetta n/a lights.what a bi*** to get apart! Then in the end, the tape took off a lot of the inner chrome. So long story short, they didnt turn out right bah!

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