Bluemill

Something is loose forward on my coupe, fast approaching 100,000 miles.
So I popped the hood to see if there was anything obvious there. The right painted headlight cover has broken where the top or rear 2 torx bolts attach it to the frame. The break can't be seen unless you have the hood open, and the 2 pieces fit nicely together. I'm thinking clean the two surfaces in place, mix up some 5 minute epoxy, apply carefully, and then use masking tape to hold it down while it cures. Then go back with a bit of touch up paint, and I'm done. Make sense, or should I go to a body supply store and get the 3M product?

Best,

Bluemill

rwlc5

I used epoxy several years ago and it has held up. Rhino glue may also work well.

Vetteman Jack

I would guess your method would work, but the surround isn't that expensive - why not just buy a new set or get some used ones from a place like VetteNuts.

Bluemill

I'm saying that the broken piece is the painted exterior headlight top piece, not the surround. Just to paint it and match it well would cost lots of $$. Not to mention the part itself!

Cowboy26a

Are the covers made out of PVC. If so, PVC glue would bond them together. I know some that have repaired pieces on their goldwing motorcycles with it.

Corvette_Ed

You can get a used one for around $90 and have it painted to match for about $75 as long as you do the R&R.

Corvette_Ed

The threads sticking out on mine tell me that they're fiberglass.