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[Rusty]

Two quick questions for the hive mind...

1. The trunk/engine compartment bulb is a bitty thing... doesn't throw out much light. On the offchance I ever *need* that light, I'm going to want as much light as I can get. My raintray is still in place, so I don't anticipate brighter being a distraction at night.

The item in question is:
Porsche 900.631.103.90 (12v, 4w)
Sylvania 3893
OSRAM N177172

Can anyone recommend a brighter option that won't damage the small housing?


2. What kind of protective film are all the cool kids using for turn-signal lenses and headlights? These things aren't getting any cheaper and if I'm going to replace the turn signal lenses with NOS units, I'd like them to last.


Thanks,
Rusty

[Rusty]

XPel stuff is good for this. I've had it suggested to me for many applications by Larry at AmmoNYC

Thanks. I'll check them out. I used Lamin-X on my F150 headlights. It was very pricey and difficult to work with on compound curves.

Replaced mine with one of these, bonus is low draw and low heat generation--pick the spectrum of color you want out of it and probably never have to replace it again.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/catalog/pro...lb-base-6959503

They have a bulb finder feature on that site and I had great luck with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I appreciate that, sir. Thank you for the recommendation. I saw similar bulbs on eBay, but trust the experience around here over some random Chinesium salesman. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Have you thought about running a strip of self-adhesive LEDs somewhere across the inside of the trunk lid? ... (and tie the wires into the stock trunk light's wiring?)

I did this in my Vanagon so I'd have plenty of light if I needed to work in the engine bay at night ...

I think that's a really neat idea. I could see that working for the engine bay. Not sure about the rear trunk. My wiring harness has... ummm... challenges from previous owners and years of neglect and overspray. I try to keep electical alterations to a minimum for my car.

[euro911]

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Have you thought about running a strip of self-adhesive LEDs somewhere across the inside of the trunk lid? ... (and tie the wires into the stock trunk light's wiring?)

I did this in my Vanagon so I'd have plenty of light if I needed to work in the engine bay at night ...

I think that's a really neat idea. I could see that working for the engine bay. Not sure about the rear trunk. My wiring harness has... ummm... challenges from previous owners and years of neglect and overspray. I try to keep electical alterations to a minimum for my car.

It was just a suggestion, but installing LED strips in the engine compartment and both trunks would provide a lot of useful light (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)