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Seeking amber

flameport said:
Buying shyte from the likes of ebay and direct from China vendors in an attempt to save 1p is the cause of your problems.
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Photo evidence shows china product is superior. Also their stuff is FREE! Not buying china was my problem. With china bulbs, there would be no advisories. Hence I am looking for a branded part matching the chinese performance. Bosch is not up to it. At least from some product photos, lucas might. The china bulb would be the benchmark. If anyone else can do better, I would be mightily impressed. My best hope is an equal match.
 
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DiyNutJob said:
The micra gets excessively frequent MOT advisories on the rear indicator lights fading in colour. This problem is partly an entrapment by the car manufacturer. The housing plastic for the indicator is white. Hence any light coming through is whitened. I am unconvinced they have done the plastic that way accidently. Is there such a thing as an extra-amber bulb to counter this problem?

Left to right: china, bosch, and lumro. China bulb is the best of the bunch in appearance and during light up, but it is not E-marked or legal. Bosch is brand new and I estimate it to be borderline "faded" in MOT. Lumro is 3 years old and blown. I don't believe it had faded, and was made that way. The lumro was bought on the claim by the ebay seller of being natural amber glass, which was bull ox. It seems obviously now that no amber glass could receive an e-mark because the marking scheme would be for profit by forcing expiring of bulbs frequently caused by degradation of the bulb coating.

China was was happy to give me 10 bulbs for free after I pointed out those lacked the e-mark while product images shown otherwise. These can't be used because if the insurance finds them, any claim however unrelated would be declined.

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I've thanked your post purely for it's entertainment value. Just what I needed first thing on a Sunday morning. Comedy gold! :giggle: ;)
 
Maybe make your own or beef up the amberness (is that even a word?) of your bulbs by applying some of this lacqueur.

Maintenance | Granville Amberlight

Granville Amberlight - Granville Amberlight is a low viscosity amber coloured lacquer specifically designed for application to motor vehicle headlamps. Amberlight dries in 10-15
www.granvilleoil.com www.granvilleoil.com
 
ReganAndCarter said:
Maybe make your own or beef up the amberness (is that even a word?) of your bulbs by applying some of this lacqueur.

Maintenance | Granville Amberlight

Granville Amberlight - Granville Amberlight is a low viscosity amber coloured lacquer specifically designed for application to motor vehicle headlamps. Amberlight dries in 10-15
www.granvilleoil.com www.granvilleoil.com
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The amazon comments section wasn't all that positive. A stretchy oil based paint might work better. This one is water based:

www.ebay.co.uk

DecoArt Opaque Glass & Glazed Ceramic Paint 59ml 2oz | eBay UK

Offering exceptional coverage and durability, DecoArt Glass Paint comes in 25 rich, opaque satin colours and 3 shimmering metallics. It is the ideal paint for glass and glazed ceramics. The easy-to-use brush-on formula self-levels, resulting in minimal brushstrokes and a smooth, even finish...
www.ebay.co.uk
 
According to ebay seller, glass paint can be baked. This would make them heat resistant to a reasonable degree. I can bake using my digital heat gun. I am still missing a stretch proof.

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DiyNutJob said:
The amazon comments section wasn't all that positive. A stretchy oil based paint might work better. This one is water based:

www.ebay.co.uk

DecoArt Opaque Glass & Glazed Ceramic Paint 59ml 2oz | eBay UK

Offering exceptional coverage and durability, DecoArt Glass Paint comes in 25 rich, opaque satin colours and 3 shimmering metallics. It is the ideal paint for glass and glazed ceramics. The easy-to-use brush-on formula self-levels, resulting in minimal brushstrokes and a smooth, even finish...
www.ebay.co.uk
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I think you will find that is an opaque lacquer. I wasn't happy with the indicator lamps on the rear of my caravan, so I decided to try the Granville paint, that proved not to be deep enough a yellow/amber. I tried glass paint, that was opaque, then Avril brought some amber film (rather like a chocolate wrapper), home from school, and that worked fine.
 
Stick some of this over the glass.

www.gsfcarparts.com

LENS REPAIR TAPE 3 COLOURS | GSF Car Parts

Shop LENS REPAIR TAPE 3 COLOURS from GSF. We have everything you need for your vehicle. Enjoy fast, free UK delivery over £25 or pick up in-store at one of our nationwide branches.
www.gsfcarparts.com www.gsfcarparts.com
 
DiyNutJob said:
You would be modding a regulated part. If you don't declare, your claim is declined.
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So remember folks, when you buy that secondhand car, don’t forget to check each and every bulb as well as every other replaceable item for compliance like nutjob does otherwise your insurance will not pay out if you have an accident with an expensive car. I mean, we've all heard of those claims being rejected in the past, haven't we?
 
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