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repairing a cracked rear light?

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  • 30-09-2006 4:18pm
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    trent
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    Recently, reversed into a lightpost but luckily did no major damage. There is however a slight piece (about 0.5cm) of my rear light covering gone as a result. This has allowed water to flow into the boot when there is heavy rain.
    Rather than paying for a new light I was hoping that there is some sort of filler I can place in the space that would do the job.
    Maybe silica gel or something similar? Are fillers available in red or would a clear coloured filler suffice?
    Any help appreciated.


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    mike65
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    One method might be to tape the crack from behind the lens and then spead glue over the front, leave it until it goes hard and then tidy up with a craft knife. Leave the tape in place (just make sure its not blocking much light).

    Mike.


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    bazz26
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    trent wrote:
    Recently, reversed into a lightpost but luckily did no major damage. There is however a slight piece (about 0.5cm) of my rear light covering gone as a result. This has allowed water to flow into the boot when there is heavy rain.
    Rather than paying for a new light I was hoping that there is some sort of filler I can place in the space that would do the job.
    Maybe silica gel or something similar? Are fillers available in red or would a clear coloured filler suffice?
    Any help appreciated.

    You could go to a scrap yard and seek out a replacement light from a crashed car for a fraction of the price. Depending on the size of the damage even if you managed to repair the light water may still find it's way in.

    You may also be able to pick up cheaper patented lights on eBay or http://www.micksgarage.ie

    Also a damaged or cracked light could and most likely will fail the NCT.


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    Wishbone Ash
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    bazz26 wrote:
    a damaged or cracked light could and most likely will fail the NCT.
    "Lens missing or broken" is given as a reason for failure in their manual but they seem to give a bit of leeway if it is merely cracked but not 'open' or with a piece of the lens missing.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,240 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Wishbone Ash wrote:
    "Lens missing or broken" is given as a reason for failure in their manual but they seem to give a bit of leeway if it is merely cracked but not 'open' or with a piece of the lens missing.

    Would probably come down to what sort of mood the tester is in or whether it is a Friday afternoon or Monday morning.


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