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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 12:36 PM
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Can glue fix headlight cover?

Below is the inside of a headlight cover.. the 2 thin brackets that you screw into are broken.. would a good application of super glue fix this problem? Or my other option is that I am purchasing various other plastic parts for under front bumper and I could go ahead and buy a good headlight cover, but will the colors match? Also.. what would a cover cost? Thanks.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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I just bought a used cover for $40 bux. If your cover only has cracks in the plastic, super glue should work. If youre missing pieces, get another cover. The paint may not match 100% since every car is in different environments and not everyone takes care of the paint.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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Yes, it is the best start. I used super glue on my old cover, and reinforced it with strong tape. Each tab was reinforced, and I never had a problem again.
The paint was faded on it, so instead of repaint it I just bought a new one already painted.

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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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Get a FEED or CWest cover.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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I fixed a buddies with some epoxy...harder than stock. Fill the crack with it and run your thumb down the entire length of the brace. Let it dry.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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JB Weld works well also.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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use some plastic weld 2 part epoxy that did the trick on mine!

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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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Try some pvc pipe cement. You can get it at your local Home Depot. Mine flew off at 150mph against one of the M3's, and i had to go and buy a new one from the dealer. If i remember it was around $70 for a new one unpainted. Got it painted, and put the pipe cement all over the seams to reinforce it. The covers are now rock solid even at highspeeds. I never had another problem with them

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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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Thanks guys.. glue it is
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 05:28 PM
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Originally posted by Rotarded
JB Weld works well also.
I agree. JB weld would be my first choice.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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I used GOOP! automotive glue almost 2 years ago. Its like a silicon type glue. Works great.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 05:58 PM
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my vote is on jb weld... my friend holds one of his side mirrors on his f150 with the stuff, lol.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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jb weld works good for me
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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i may be having to do the same for my passenger headlight cover. i can see the cracks already, ill probably hit up jb weld.

im guessing you can get these from home depot type stores?
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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autozone and pepboys carries it too
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