Xenon Headlight Damaged

Gary.Dean · 22nd July 2018, 08:49

Hi does anyone know if the rear black casing on Xenon headlights is replaceable with the standard Headlight case?

I have got hold of a pair on Xenon's from my local breakers, but two of the fixing points are damaged (circled Red in Photo) and I am wondering if I can just replace the entire casing with standard and fit the Xenon gubbings to the replacement.

Many Thanks

Gary

wullie480 · 22nd July 2018, 08:55

The back shells are different between the regular lights and xenons
The mounts are the same though so you could cut it off and bond it to the damaged xenon shell.

Gary.Dean · 22nd July 2018, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by wullie480

The back shells are different between the regular lights and xenons
The mounts are the same though so you could cut it off and bond it to the damaged xenon shell.

Many thanks for your prompt reply Wullie.
I don't suppose you know of a decent glue, most of the ones I have seen are a 2 part glue, but im sure I remember seeing on a DIY program some time ago a glue that actually welded plastic together but I can not seem to find a product that does this.

Gary.

T-Cut · 22nd July 2018, 15:21

The rear casing is made from ABS if that helps. There are speciality adhesives for ABS and any other plastic, but my experiences at gluing on bits like a lamp bracket don't bode well. It will almost certainly reqire some reinforcement. You might consider making a custom bracket using sheet sheel or aluminium and using a couple of screws to hold it on, otherwise you'll need to find a replacement HID headlamp. Good luck.

TC

paul d · 22nd July 2018, 19:00

I've used Q-bond for things like this, Works with plastic & metal, you just use whichever powder you need. Both are supplied in the box.

Strong as f*** I used it to make, amongst other things, the Cantrail cables for the Metro Cabriolet I had & that involved joining Bowden cable to an ally tube at one end & with an extension spring in the other.

Not the cheapest stuff, but as I say works well.

Regards

Paul

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The rear casing is made from ABS if that helps. There are speciality adhesives for ABS and any other plastic, but my experiences at gluing on bits like a lamp bracket don't bode well. It will almost certainly reqire some reinforcement. You might consider making a custom bracket using sheet sheel or aluminium and using a couple of screws to hold it on, otherwise you'll need to find a replacement HID headlamp. Good luck. TC