that sucks... I wish I could help, but I don't know the answer. Please keep me posted though 
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headlight cover flew off...
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Melting Slicks
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headlight cover flew off...
While I was driving the headlight cover on my 84 just flew off. I stopped the car and was able to find it. It appears it is just bonded onto the headlight frame. What sort of epoxy should I use to rebond it? THanks.
Melting Slicks
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From: The Black Hole LA
I forget the name of the stuff or where to buy but I believe it is the same stuff as used to bond the panels to the frame, like the rear quarters. BTW you need to clean and sand the area to be reglued real good to ensure a good adhesion. I would think you could also use some of that 2-part epoxy found in the local auto parts store as well.
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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
I had the same problem on my '88. When the cover flew off, I was shocked to see that it was held on by double sided body tape, lol. Anyway, I lost mine never to be seen again, so I bought a replacement from vette2vette that was still attached to the frame. I would go with the other suggestions above about the structural adhesive used for bonding body panels.
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Originally Posted by lostpatrolman
Does anyone have a product name? I remember the c3 guys talking about using some sort of 3M 2 part epoxie. Not sure if the c4 fiberglass is different though.
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From: Fremont Ca
2022 C4 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Originally Posted by lostpatrolman
Does anyone have a product name? I remember the c3 guys talking about using some sort of 3M 2 part epoxie. Not sure if the c4 fiberglass is different though.
Melting Slicks
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From: The Black Hole LA
Originally Posted by Z51JEFF
I believe what your looking for is Vete panel adhesive.You get it a auto paint stores.Check Evercoat as a brand.
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From: Fremont Ca
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Originally Posted by hz900
I've used that stuff before. Wasn't to impressed. The stuff I was talking about is a two part adhesive that comes out of a gun (not the stuff I mentioned earlier from the local auto parts store, that was just a cheap way out suggestion). You could probably go to a body shop and give them a little cash and they would do it in a matter of a few minutes, it doesn't take that stuff long to dry.
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Wow, it just flew right off??? Well, while it's off - take this opportunity to change your headlight fluid and make sure to add equal amounts of stabilizer and a couple of drops of candlepower fluid. Just kidding.... Hope everything works out for you!
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Originally Posted by lostpatrolman
While I was driving the headlight cover on my 84 just flew off. I stopped the car and was able to find it. It appears it is just bonded onto the headlight frame. What sort of epoxy should I use to rebond it? THanks.
