Rock hit to headlight... :(

[AEsco48]

Any known repair/replacement options for the lens?

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[Rusty PW]

I believe you have to buy the whole unit.

 

[jay21mojave]

Check your comprehensive insurance coverage.. IMO headlight replacement is the only fix I know.

 

[PW45]

oh no! what a shitty hit. Probably in the same boat I was with my tail lights. one small crack in the lens cover and I had to replace the entire assembly. I think the headlights are around $800 sorry to say.

 

[Mr._Bill]

Loctite Gel Super Glue, then maybe some silicone. If it's not affecting the light field, you just need to keep water out of the fixture.

 

[AKDrifter]

These headlights use what's called permaseal. Because as is implied, it's meant to be a fairly permanent seal. If you're feeling up to trying, you could buy a set of halogens, cut one of the lenses off, and silicone it onto yours. I haven't messed with the OEM LEDs, so I don't know if the housings are any different, I'm just guessing they're not. But I've retrofitted a bunch of all kinds of headlights. The JL overall isn't that tough once you stop trying to get the permaseal to break loose. Ain't happening clean on these things, they have to be cut off.

 

[AEsco48]

These headlights use what's called permaseal. Because as is implied, it's meant to be a fairly permanent seal. If you're feeling up to trying, you could buy a set of halogens, cut one of the lenses off, and silicone it onto yours. I haven't messed with the OEM LEDs, so I don't know if the housings are any different, I'm just guessing they're not. But I've retrofitted a bunch of all kinds of headlights. The JL overall isn't that tough once you stop trying to get the permaseal to break loose. Ain't happening clean on these things, they have to be cut off.

From your experience, is there anything i can add (glue, sealant, etc) to the lens to make it watertight again, even it can be seen? Thx

 

[AKDrifter]

From your experience, is there anything i can add (glue, sealant, etc) to the lens to make it watertight again, even it can be seen? Thx

Back in the day I was an A+P. A fairly common repair was plexiglass Cessna windshields. Back then to fill a crack you had to cut out the crack, cut out a patch, and glue it in. I haven't heard of anything you can fill in with. Maybe some kind of new epoxy, I haven't kept up on new methods or practices for composite repairs in a bit.

 

[Almost]

From your experience, is there anything i can add (glue, sealant, etc) to the lens to make it watertight again, even it can be seen? Thx

Yes, but the main issue is that if it's no longer airtight and not sealed up in a controlled environment it's going to condensate on the inside. Any water on the inside of the Lense is going impact light throw.

 

[Econn2000]

Any known repair/replacement options for the lens?

I'm not sure if these are filled with nitrogen or some other inert gas. If not, it seems like a repair would be very similar to a windshield repair. At the very least, I would think it's worth a try to seal it with some sort of clear epoxy or acrylic as opposed to buying a whole new or used unit. I would use something thin so it will penetrate the crack.

 

[Jeepez]

What about the stuff they use to repair windshields ?

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

I think this is the only example I have ever seen where an angry grill might have served a good purpose and protected the light.

Best lock this thread now before they or the grumper folks find it and we never hear the end of it?


Bad luck with that hit though, shoot.

 

[Hootbro]

What @Jeepez said. I would try one of the windshield repair kits that inject a resin into the crack. Only issue though is the kits are made to be used on a somewhat flat surface for the suction cup application tool and not a concave curve like the headlight surface is.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

https://www.google.com/search?q=rep...j0i22i30l6.8399j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

or if you aren't a Chrome user -

https://www.bing.com/search?q=repai...efig=483211c6bc974921a860a4b2f8c9554d&pc=U531

 

[Outback_Joe]

You can try to fix this with Acetone if plastic is in the Lucite plastic family. Dip a fine tipped pin into the Acetone then deposit it on the crack. Sometimes if you are lucky you can get the Acetone to wick into the crack and refuse / weld the two sides. Its worth a try if you are going to buy a new assembly anyway. Less is always more when depositing the Acetone.

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