I need to replace the clear lense on the rear light assembly of my wagon. Instructions say to use a certain type of glue,but no glue was sent along with the replacement lense. Any suggestions for a decent weatherproof GLUE before I weld this baby into place. Thanx

At the dealership we always used clear silicone and held the lenses in place with scotch tape (the invisible kind seems to leave no residue). No complaints. It is helpful to get rid of any old glue in the housing.
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Rob Bareiss, New London, CT 86 244, 87 244, 88 744

I used a silicone glue, Elmer's I think, about 5 years ago on a loose '90 740 wagon lens, with a cracked border. It's held up well, even in a damp northern climate--salt & snowy roads. I did clean all edges thoroughly beforehand with denatured alcohol and a toothbrush, however.

Yo go:

Clear two part epoxy has worked for me on multiple cracked 240 lenses, have used it successfully as more of a filler than as actual bonding agent.

Silicone-type stuff is water-proof and a great sealer but in my exp. doesn't adhere well to the hard-type plastic on a lens. It sticks well to softer plastics I find.

Epoxy seems to "attack" the plastic a bit as it were like Chris suggests. More of a "weld" than with silicone?

The clear two part epoxy is good stuff and works in apps. where things aren't flexed. Very strong, worked really well a while ago to weld a plasitc handle and tip onto fiberglass XC ski pole. No flex in the ends of the pole. Repair went > 5 yrs.

Am to the point where I must buy new lenses too--what's your source?

Frank in OH

Thanx for the suggestions all, much appreciated. BTW most of my other GLUE related repairs have been with Gorrila Glue in certain applications this stuff is amazingly strong i.e. interior door/rest handle/drivers side,exterior moldings,interior plastic pieces ,nice thing is for my luvolee buttascotch interior is that it matches the color closely when dry the draw back is that it expands with activation,but can be trimed.

I may try the 2 part epoxy then do a seal job with the silicon/I live in Florida and wet weather rules here most of the year.

Frank in OH, I am replacing the "clear backup" rear lense in my 88,240wagon for some reason its the only replacement lense that I could find for the rear assembly/I guess short of that you have to replace the entire assembly ranging in price from 75 to around 125 box for a new unit. I paid 6 bux for the replace lense as the rest of the unit is in decent shape. I bot it at WWW.FCPGroton.com. Great customer service and fast delivery.

Thanx again Dean

I use clear silicone when repairing the plastic headlight lens on the 240's. That involves a ridge to groove seam around the perimeter of the lense. I use a heat gun to soften the old putty and carefully scrape it from the groove. It also has to be held in place until it sets up. This may not be the best solution for you but it definitely is weather proof.

Randy

I used some model airplane glue on a front turn signal lense a couple years ago and it's still holding. I believe you want something like that that attacks the plastic a little bit. I'm assuming the bond you are trying to achieve is plastic-to-plastic.