Suggestions on adhesive for fog light lens replacement
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Suggestions on adhesive for fog light lens replacement
Need some help figuring out the best adhesive for a new glass fog light lens replacement. After an incedent the other week I need to replace the glass lens on my fog light. There's no damage to the surface where the lens goes. Just recieved the lens and havn't had a chance to remove the light housing yet.
Thanks in advance, Randy
Thanks in advance, Randy
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It seems to me there is a trade-off between something removable such as clear silicone 3M bath caulk, won't melt the housing but may not survive the environment the part sees... vibration heat cycling etc.
clear solvent based glue, very strong and permanent but good luck replacing the lens a second time in the future.
Either approach will work it's more a matter of one's point of view on the application.
Others may have experience with one or more of the approaches above.
And, oh yes, the above can be purchased at The Home Depot or even Lowes in a pinch.
Andy
clear solvent based glue, very strong and permanent but good luck replacing the lens a second time in the future.
Either approach will work it's more a matter of one's point of view on the application.
Others may have experience with one or more of the approaches above.
And, oh yes, the above can be purchased at The Home Depot or even Lowes in a pinch.
Andy
Last edited by pp000830; 05-29-2019 at 12:56 PM.
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This is what I used for my fog lamps and was very happy with it. It really does stay crystal clear and flexible. I've used it often for other projects including replacing window glass.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/lexel-5-fl-...iABEgKu4fD_BwE
https://www.lowes.com/pd/lexel-5-fl-...iABEgKu4fD_BwE
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The lenses are glass, so a solvent-type adhesive may not hold very well. I couldn't find small quantities of urethane windshield adhesive when I did mine and ended up with automotive silicone adhesive. Don't foresee any problems.
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GE Premium Silicone Glue, from Lowe's, Home Depot, or Amazon.
Lots of good tips and great pictures in this thread, including best spray paint to refresh interior reflectors, and it is indeed a very satisfying DIY:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...lamps-now.html
Lots of good tips and great pictures in this thread, including best spray paint to refresh interior reflectors, and it is indeed a very satisfying DIY:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...lamps-now.html
#6
I used GE silicone II.
Careful with the color as it will be visible. I went with white. Spent my time doing the DIY and the results are significant. Between that and a new set of headlight lenses, the front end looks brand new. I covered the fog lights with Xpel film and that help restore some gloss and cover up some of the sandblasting that happened over the years.
Careful with the color as it will be visible. I went with white. Spent my time doing the DIY and the results are significant. Between that and a new set of headlight lenses, the front end looks brand new. I covered the fog lights with Xpel film and that help restore some gloss and cover up some of the sandblasting that happened over the years.
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I used E6000. Its very popular stuff. Available at home improvement and craft stores. Dries clear, stays flexible. There’s even a UV resistant formula, but it’s online only from what I’ve found.
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