lilbob
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May 30, 2012 20:37:23 GMT
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remember the age old joke its the dirt holding the car together well in my case its true
i washed my clio tonight and i have managed to knock the head light lens off
i did paint the inside of them black a few months ago and just reheated the glue that was on the lens
my big question is what is the best glue to use to re-stick it back on so it will never fall off again
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May 30, 2012 21:25:03 GMT
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clear silicone sealent will do the job and keep it water tight
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lilbob
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May 30, 2012 21:31:49 GMT
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looks like a trip to b&q then
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May 30, 2012 21:48:49 GMT
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Q-bond is the ultimate adhesive but in this case I'm sure silicone will be fine.
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cavman
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feeling inspired :)
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May 30, 2012 21:54:18 GMT
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+1 for silicone, did mine with it years ago and never had a problem since. :-)
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'78 Mk1 Cavalier Coupe - I wish I had a pound for every time someone told me "my dad used to have one of those"!!
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May 30, 2012 21:57:43 GMT
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snap best thing to use and has many uses in the house car boat etc etc ..
;-)
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May 30, 2012 23:39:02 GMT
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Sillycone is great once it's dried but has very little grab, tape the lens on really tight until it gets a chance to go off.
Al
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May 31, 2012 15:02:04 GMT
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Tigerseal or Sikaflex.
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May 31, 2012 18:59:53 GMT
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Given the acetic acid in silicon, isn't there a chance of the fumes affecting the reflector?
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My father-in-law used clear silicone sealant to stick the headlamp lens back on his Mk2 Escort and it was still holding when he sold it 4 years later.
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1953 Minor (Long term project)
PT Cruiser
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Make sure the lens and the light are clean and if possible key the light surface with some very fine sandpaper.
+1 for sikaflex, excellent stuff.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz 190e LE in Azzuro Blue.
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