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2008 -- repairing a cracked turn signal
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Hello All,
Anyone successfully repaired/glued back together a broken turn signal housing?
I've tried to use the 'Barge Cement,' but it turned out like using a chewing gum.
Would SuperGlue work? Or possibly JB-Weld?
Prices for a new one seem a bit excessive ($95-140), and I haven't seen any used one. It's the Front Right, BTW
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Re: 2008 -- repairing a cracked turn signal
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I use JBweld for almost everything, but I've found that plastics are difficult to glue, and often impossible. I personally think superglue gives the best results here. If it's glued in place properly, I'd see if I can add some reinforcement.
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Over the years I have had two of the turn signal lenses break loose from the reflector. Fortunately, I was able to retrieve the lenses and glue them back on to the reflectors using Devcon 2-Ton clear epoxy. The repairs have held up for many years.
Also, JB Weld makes a product specifically for plastics. You can get it at WalMart and most auto parts stores. That product might be more suitable, and I agree that reinforcement is in order. Fiberglass or nylon filter screen would probably work fine. If you apply the reinforcement on the inside of the housing it should look OK. You will have to remove all of that "Barge Cement" before you do the epoxy repair. What is "Barge Cement"?
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Warning: The JB Weld epoxy for plastic is incredibly stinky! It can smell up the entire garage - don't try using it inside your house!!!!!
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