I just picked up a set of 2006+ headlights for cheap to possibly replace my 2005 HIDs. The problem is that they have broken mounting tabs. One is a little worse than the other. Has anyone here repaired such damage? If so, what did you use. Thanks.

 

this is what u need

 

worst case scenario, buy an el cheapo set from ebay and chop the tabs off.. i bought a set of depos to use the lenses from, and hacked a few tabs off and used JB weld to fix them.

 

Thanks. I'll get some of this epoxy.

Thanks. I thought about that. I saw your headlight mod thread, and that's a good guide on how to take them apart.

 

I could not find any of the Alteco Epoxy, so I went with some "Loctite Plastics Bonding System". This stuff is supposed to work well with polypropylene (PP). I applied it to the pass-side headlight that had a crack around the bottom mounting tab and let it cure overnight (though this was not required). It seemed like it made a very strong bond. I decided not to do anything the to the driver side headlight that's missing the fender-side mounting tab.

I installed them more than a week ago and could not be happier!!!

Also, I scored a practically brand new driver's side headlight shell (no bulbs/ballast). It only has a small crack in the top mounting tab. I will be swapping this with the one currently installed in the next few days. I will probably put up the one with the fender-side tab for sale by next week, along with my original 05 HIDs.

 

One more surprise with the first pair of headlights that I got on Craigslist. I was swapping the shell on the drivers side today and was comparing it with the 3rd headlight that I bought and noticed that it looked a little bit hazy. upon closer inspection, I noticed that the headlights had a protective film applied to them. Since the 3rd headlight (driver's side) looks practically new, I decided to pull the film on the passenger side. A little scrape with my fingernail, then steady even force it came off pretty easy. To my surprise, the lense looked practically new! there was a little bit of glue residue, but I was able to clean it with alcohol and terry cloth towel.