dan_189

Hey all,

Got a new (to me) tail light set which have a manufacturing stamp of 2009.

Right side fits perfectly, left side not so much??

Any ideas? I bought all new parts for both mounting points - old light fits too deep new light sits too far out help please!

The only solution I can think of is cutting the channel for the mounting point further in so the light sits further into the inner bracket?

Car is a RoW 2004 C2.

dan_189

Have found the answer to my own question, the lens has become separated from the moulding.

What it should look like:


​​​​​What it does look like:

wildbilly32

So now what? Can you fix it?

dan_189

Ah sorry left everyone hanging!

I ended up pulling out a little bit of the adhesive and pushed it back into place. The clip went back into the housing

I'll post some pics tomorrow

dan_189

So just an update, installed this morning and it immediately popped back out.

I've used some epoxy to reglue the lense to the frame. Have to wait 24-72 hours for it to set!

What an adventure

wildbilly32

"...popped back out..." HHHMMM...I would ask why. Is the light box or lense warped? Just dumb questions as I have never dealt with a separated taillight assembly.

dan_189

My guess is a combination of things, manufacturing stamp of 2009 making them 9 years old, being exposed to the sun and external conditions etc etc.

Or more likely the glue has lost its strength because they are clipped and also glued onto the housing.

I've used some epoxy to hold the lens back in place, this is an unusual scenario. I'll report back once I've installed it.
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wildbilly32

Thanks. Hoping it works out well for you.

DBJoe996

I don't know what type of epoxy you are using, but in similar circumstances I have found clear Gorilla Glue to be the best and strongest adhesive.

dan_189

Thanks everyone!

As I though it might be exposed to some extreme conditions I used 150kg Sellys epoxy that takes 24-72 hrs to cure.

Most likely overkill but I had it on hand, checked the box all good with plastic - made sure not to get it on the lens section.

Tim Wasmer

Have to ask the obvious.......Full of "Blinker Fluid"? Helps a ton

Good luck with the repair.

dan_189

Thanks, hahaha of course!
Didn't even need this thread should have just topped up the fluid

dan_189

For those that are interested this is the product I used:

http://www.selleys.com.au/adhesives/...uper-strength/

Its probably overkill, but its water resistant (it may get wet with washing) and primarily I wanted a fix that would last.

wildbilly32

Dan: Did that fix the issue or are you still in the "cure time" period?

dan_189

The cure time is over!

Unfortunately im going to have to keep everyone hanging on this wild adventure as my car is in storage during the weekdays