Hello Brickster -

Both tail lights on my 1997 965 have damage. On the right, the white back-up lens is cracked. On the left, the bottom red brake/marker lens is cracked nd a piece is missing.

I am faced with three choices:

(1) Leave them be.
(2) buy new units at some $180 a side (not a viable solution).

(3) Replace both sides with Units from 1996 965, which supposedly fit also the 1997 965, and older 945 and 745. The turn signal lens is amberm mine is white.
There is a pair on eBay for about $112 including shipping.

(4) Use a lens replacement. There is on eBay a set for about $45 per side.

The price comparison favors the lens replacement. Plus, that solution would retain the red - white - white - red lenses now on the car.



Have you any experience with replacing a tail light lens (not the 240 back-up, BTDT).

What is required to get the old lens off? Preparing the surface (chemicals)?

I would expect that the replacement lens would go in OK with Marine Sealant.


Thanks to all who read or advise,

Bob

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(4) Use