"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
08/28/2018 at 12:09 • Filed to: None
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"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
08/28/2018 at 12:09 • Filed to: None | 0
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My glass headlight has a lovely little hole and blowout chip in it that is new. Any advice on how to repair it?
The temporary solution would be to tape over the hole with some 3m clear, but looking for more long term. I can look for the lens but they are about $175 each.
Anyone have any luck with repairs techniques or shops?
Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street.
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 12:27 |
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You can have a windshield shop fill the crack to prevent it from spreading. But that is really about it.
Wacko
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 12:27 |
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what about those windshield chip repair kits, would that work?
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street.
08/28/2018 at 12:29 |
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Im not worried about it spreading, its the type that I suspect wont really spread, its water ingress.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Wacko
08/28/2018 at 12:30 |
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Thought about that, but the hole goes all the way through, so this kit would just ooze the shmoo into the lens cavity.
Takuro Spirit
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 12:30 |
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I wonder if one of those windshield chip repair kits would work on a headlight...
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Takuro Spirit
08/28/2018 at 12:31 |
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They would, but the hole prevents me from using them since there is nothing to stop the fluid on the backside.
vicali
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 12:36 |
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I’ve made these kind of chips last by s i l i c o n i n g o v e r t he hole on a hot day, any moisture in there is going to look like garbage and rust a n y metal bits.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> vicali
08/28/2018 at 12:38 |
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Thought about silicon. Thankfully dry is something Utah does well so getting the moisture out wont be a problem.
Ssfancyfresh
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 12:49 |
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Is there anyway to apply tape from the backside via the lamp hole or remove the lens from the assembly?
Or tape the front and apply the goo from inside maybe via a straw
Tristan
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 13:02 |
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I vote for a dab of clear RTV. It's not the most elegant, but it's effective.
Sovande
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 13:03 |
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Take the light out, split the glass from the reflector using a knife and heat, fix glass, glue it all back together?
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Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street.
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 13:06 |
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The filling would handle that.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street.
08/28/2018 at 13:13 |
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I think I’ll stop by the glassery today and see what they say. Also fun it looks like my inner axle seal is leaking on one side. yay.
LOREM IPSUM
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 13:17 |
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Just spend the $175, or try to find a cheaper one on ebay or what have you. It sucks, but the old girl deserves it. Also, it’ll probably bug you if you ghetto-fab it.
Also also, you probably need all the help you can get in the “projecting light” department, so anything that might hinder output should probably be avoided. Not that a dab of translucent silicone is going to make a night and day difference or anything, but still...
crowmolly
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 13:44 |
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I’d say the windshield chip stuff but I don’t know how temperature resistant that is. Lights can get a bit hot.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> crowmolly
08/28/2018 at 13:46 |
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especially these ones since the lows stay on with the highs.
DipodomysDeserti
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 14:04 |
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Had the same thing happen to one of my Hellas. I got them for $20, so I’m just going to go with the silicone and tape method.
Monkey B
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 15:14 |
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get with one of the guys that do glass repairs for used car dealers. Most used car dealers have a guy, the better the dealer the better the tech (usually) so I’d try that route...try a high volume store like Honda/Chevy and a few smaller/higher end stores like Porsche/MB/BMW etc. Depending on the size of where you live multiple inquiries will generally result in the same name.
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 17:55 |
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move to california
The Snowman
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 19:30 |
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Tape on the back then windshield goop.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> The Snowman
08/28/2018 at 20:16 |
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That’s the trick... Getting in behind it
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gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 22:42 |
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IF you remove the lens from the housing , put tape on the outside. Put the tape side down, put the filler on the inside of the glass top. it will self level an d cure. remove tape.
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Wacko
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/28/2018 at 22:57 |
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My cheapass fix would be just clear marine silicone
And if I couldn't get to the inside of the lens to patch it, I would put a drop to plug the hole, then would use the windshield repair kits
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Wacko
08/28/2018 at 23:16 |
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Unfortunately the blowout is on the backside so the smaller hole is on the outside. Otherwise I love your plan
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Sovande
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 07:56 |
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What does a new headlight cost?
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Sovande
08/29/2018 at 11:11 |
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175, used
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Sovande
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 11:40 |
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Seems like a cheap enough solution if you can’t split the assembly open and fix it that way.