Headlight lens seperating
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Headlight lens seperating
The glass lens has seperated from the base/reflector part on both of my low beam headlights. I took the headlight assembly off & have removed the crome/stainless casing. It just appears that the glass needs to be reattached with some sealant or epoxy but I am unsure if that will work or what to use. Has anyone had similar issues? A friend of mine told me that I would have to replace the headlight assembly, which is quite expensive. Any advice?
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I was surprised how easy this job was. I used Goof Off and cleaned every bit of old adhesive off both surfaces. Then I allowed them to completely dry.
After cleaning both the lens and the reflector with Windex, I test fitted the two pieces making sure that the tang for the reflector didn't interfere with a tight fit.
I originally notice that the old adhesive had some flexibilty, even after 16 years. I decided not to use a rigid epoxy, thinking that some expansion between the glass and plastic housing might be needed.
Placing the rear plastic housing face up on a work table, I filled the groove with 3M Weatherstripping and emblem adhesive (black #08008). Placed the lens on top and put a quart can of paint on top, in order to weigh in down.
I let is sit overnight and it is perfect.
After cleaning both the lens and the reflector with Windex, I test fitted the two pieces making sure that the tang for the reflector didn't interfere with a tight fit.
I originally notice that the old adhesive had some flexibilty, even after 16 years. I decided not to use a rigid epoxy, thinking that some expansion between the glass and plastic housing might be needed.
Placing the rear plastic housing face up on a work table, I filled the groove with 3M Weatherstripping and emblem adhesive (black #08008). Placed the lens on top and put a quart can of paint on top, in order to weigh in down.
I let is sit overnight and it is perfect.
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