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Title: Finicky indicator repeater question
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 February 2017, 15:45:47
Ex-plod has the clear side indicators - since he is Moonland grey metallic in colour, I want rid of the orangey bit inside and just to use silver bulbs. Yes, I am incredibly picky. Before I start pulling yet more bits off him, is it actually possible to remove the orange coating?

(Yes I do have a hundred more important things to do...)
Title: Re: Finicky indicator repeater question
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 February 2017, 15:49:46
Nail varnish remover, but Irmscher.de do a lovely line in silvered indicator bulbs...;)
Title: Re: Finicky indicator repeater question
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 February 2017, 15:51:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 February 2017, 15:49:46
Nail varnish remover, but Irmscher.de do a lovely line in silvered indicator bulbs...;)

Got the bulbs kicking about the garage already - its the lense I want to decolour, ISTR there being a little orange dome inside. Might try nail varnish remover though :y
Title: Re: Finicky indicator repeater question
Post by: JDX on 17 February 2017, 16:29:39
If it's not a silly question (which most of mine are ) :o, what are the silver bulbs for?

Is it legal to have non orange indicator bulbs? I like the idea of them being non orange - it's just a bit different from all the others!
Title: Re: Finicky indicator repeater question
Post by: RobG on 17 February 2017, 16:38:14
Quote from: JDX on 17 February 2017, 16:29:39
If it's not a silly question (which most of mine are ) :o, what are the silver bulbs for?

Is it legal to have non orange indicator bulbs? I like the idea of them being non orange - it's just a bit different from all the others!

Vehicles used after Sept 1965, indicators must emit an amber/orange light. Taken from MOT testers` manual
Title: Re: Finicky indicator repeater question
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 February 2017, 17:40:07
Quote from: JDX on 17 February 2017, 16:29:39
If it's not a silly question (which most of mine are ) :o, what are the silver bulbs for?

Is it legal to have non orange indicator bulbs? I like the idea of them being non orange - it's just a bit different from all the others!

Silver bulbs flash orange but are invisible when off - loses the fried egg effect! :y
Title: Re: Finicky indicator repeater question
Post by: JDX on 17 February 2017, 18:32:20
Aah I see. I like it.

I would like some of them.
Just looked on the Irmscher.de website but can't find 'em.

I'll have a look on fleebay...
Title: Re: Finicky indicator repeater question
Post by: RobG on 17 February 2017, 18:51:23
These fit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/501-W5W-Silver-Side-indicator-bulbs-for-Vectra-B-/150396030920
Title: Re: Finicky indicator repeater question
Post by: JDX on 17 February 2017, 19:02:04
Quote from: RobG on 17 February 2017, 18:51:23
These fit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/501-W5W-Silver-Side-indicator-bulbs-for-Vectra-B-/150396030920

Thanks, it's always nice to get a point in the right direction..he he  ;D