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Old 02-22-2013, 12:57 PM   #1
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My 2001 Headlight corner lense fell off due to age as the backing had dry rot.

Buy a new one for $62.99 + shipping, or go to the dollar store for Super-glue Gel; has to be Gel for $1.07. FIXED!



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Old 02-22-2013, 01:03 PM   #2
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Mine is crooked on one side. I always wondered how it was attached. Hummmm???
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Old 02-22-2013, 01:05 PM   #3
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Looks like victory!
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Old 02-22-2013, 03:30 PM   #4
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Will be interesting to see how long it lasts...
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Old 02-22-2013, 03:37 PM   #5
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^ good point. looks like a job for JB Weld - Kwick Plastic. High vibration conditions is its specialty.
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Old 02-22-2013, 08:35 PM   #6
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OEM super glue would cost $11.17.
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Old 02-23-2013, 02:52 AM   #7
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Will be interesting to see how long it lasts...
i broke mine almost 4 years ago. "fixed" it with super glue. it's still there after 40k miles and 4 years, even after taking the headlight out and putting it back in 3, maybe 4 times.

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Old 02-23-2013, 03:02 AM   #8
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I prefer Hot Glue as if you need to you can remove them later...and no stuck fingers!
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Old 02-24-2013, 08:48 AM   #9
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+1 to Tony Carreon for the super glue fix. I did the same when I broke mine.

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