Headlight Corner Reflector Broke

[S50Sinner]

While pulling my housing out to change a bulb, I accidentally grabbed the corner reflector and broke off the tab that holds the front corner on.

Got back to work and put on some thick 2-part epoxy to attach that point directly to the headlight housing, hopefully it holds. If it falls off, then I'll buy a new one.

Anyone else have ideas on other things that I could do about it? the epoxy will take a few hours to cure so I can still wipe if off (for now).

[Hamstuh]

Originally Posted by S50Sinner

While pulling my housing out to change a bulb, I accidentally grabbed the corner reflector and broke off the tab that holds the front corner on.

Got back to work and put on some thick 2-part epoxy to attach that point directly to the headlight housing, hopefully it holds. If it falls off, then I'll buy a new one.

Anyone else have ideas on other things that I could do about it? the epoxy will take a few hours to cure so I can still wipe if off (for now).

just speaking for myself but i just went the route of headlights without those pieces, I never saw the reason WHY they would even do that when replacements are so expensive. There are tons of headlight options that are all in one which is what i did. the price you pay for just that little piece is the price you could pay for a whole new headlight on a Dodge Ram. Not worth for me and was well worth just buying a pair that didnt have those to worry about

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by S50Sinner

While pulling my housing out to change a bulb, I accidentally grabbed the corner reflector and broke off the tab that holds the front corner on.

Got back to work and put on some thick 2-part epoxy to attach that point directly to the headlight housing, hopefully it holds. If it falls off, then I'll buy a new one.

Anyone else have ideas on other things that I could do about it? the epoxy will take a few hours to cure so I can still wipe if off (for now).

You could run a strip of clear PPF along wherevthe edges meed the headlights.

[Beelzy]

I simply used super glue. Stays on even past 100mph.

[warner_markk]

Swapping for headlights without reflectors is an option, Hamstuh, but some folks like the stock look. For the epoxy, S50Sinner, make sure the surface is clean before applying for a strong bond. Super glue (like Beelzy mentioned) can work too, but be careful not to get it on the lens itself. Good luck with the fix.

[S50Sinner]

Thanks everyone, it's holding strong so far. I'll make sure to give it a little push with my hands every once in a while, if it pops off under finger pressure I'll try sanding the surface and re-applying the epoxy with more contact points.

I definitely agree that they don't need to be separate pieces, but I like the OEM lights, and plan to restore mine at some point, maybe paint the insides of the housings like particlewave did a decade ago. I'm a big fan of the amber turn signals and old-school reflector housings.

I'll update if/when they fall off.