kjiz Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Bought a pair of taillights and one of the mounting tabs broke. Is epoxy stronger than plastic welding? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 ^ I'm not sure that you really need the plastic tabs....they seem to simply hold the light in-place after the bolts are off, and to also help guide initial alignment during installation. I could be wrong, though, as I've only had experience with intact tabs.... How secure is the tail with the nuts tightened on the four bolt posts? <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjiz Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 There are actually only 2 mounting tabs with bolts. The other 2 tabs are for alignment only like you said. So it seems kinda weak to only have one actual mounting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 ^ Oh crap! I was puzzled about your reply until I realized, looking at your pix off to the side, that you're a WAGON! Sorry, I'll take back all that I've said - I have *no* experience with wagon tail-lights! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjiz Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Anyone fixed tabs before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Anyone fixed tabs before? i always find that the plastic weld stuff always ends up cracking or falling off. the normal 2 tube clear expoxy sticks and stays slightly pliable. the plastic weld is normally vey brittle for whatever reason. peace MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjiz Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Thank you sir, just what I needed to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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