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    Glue/Sealant to Use On New Headlight Covers

    I need to replace the headlight covers on my car. I have the new covers but before I warm up the headlight housings to remove the old ones I want to acquire an appropriate glue/sealant to put the new ones on.

    I suppose I could just use plain old translucent silastic, but I am after suggestions for alternatives noting the in some time in the future these new covers may need replacing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 101RRS View Post
    I need to replace the headlight covers on my car. I have the new covers but before I warm up the headlight housings to remove the old ones I want to acquire an appropriate glue/sealant to put the new ones on.

    I suppose I could just use plain old translucent silastic, but I am after suggestions for alternatives noting the in some time in the future these new covers may need replacing.

    Thanks

    Garry
    A quick check on the internet recommends Loctite 595 or Butyl rubber tape.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Airmech953 View Post
    A quick check on the internet recommends Loctite 595 or Butyl rubber tape.
    Thanks for those recommendations, the Loctitie 595 looks to be what is needed.

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    Give Loctite a call on their Customer Service line. They will tell you which is the exact product to use.

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    I'm in the same boat, but yet to order the replacement headlight lenses for my 2013 D4.
    Any recommendations or tips on which offerings to go with?
    Will any Ali Express one do, or some are higher quality than others?

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    I'm interested for taillight covers on the L322.
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    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    I'm interested for taillight covers on the L322.
    Try.... L322 10 Lamps & Lights
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    ^^ I didn’t see anything about adhesive.
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    I watched one vid which suggested they used windscreen sealant - but that's difficult to remove again.

    This guy suggested using butyl which was apparently used on older models - just in case you need to replace the lenses again.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unNmZjrfHKE

    Im wondering whether polish and cover with PPF might be worth a try.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RANDLOVER View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    ^^ I didn’t see anything about adhesive.
    Sorry I'm reading this on my phone without glasses and thought you needed lenses. As others have said butyl or silicone the only dedicated product I can see is Google Search
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