Civic EG

Posted: **Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:57 am**

Can I replace this, I couldnt find anything on it, if not can i fix it with jb weld, or apoxy? If so which one. Ive had bad luck in the past with quick setting apoxy. Or use soldering iron? Im not sure what the part is made of, i think aluminum.

The part came from a black housing made for eg's

Posted: **Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:49 am**

I would use JB Weld or a soldering iron. JB Weld would be easier IMO, however a soldering it would be more undoable if you want to change something.

If it was my car I would use JB Weld.

Posted: **Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:52 am**

I think jb weld would probably be better, I don't know how hot it gets but the bulbs gets pretty hot, maybe hot enough to melt solder.

Posted: **Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:11 am**

Thanks for the input and help guys

Posted: **Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:34 pm**

since the shroud is already out, do an hid projector retrofit! :thumb:

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=236
a couple users here have them

Posted: **Fri Dec 28, 2012 3:32 pm**

Personally I would not use jb weld. It dries really stiff like it is intended, if there is enough vibration it could crack again. Soldering that joint will be a huge pain in the ass but will give you better results. You can flow the solder to level it out and gain a cleaner result. If this was my vehicle I would go to a junk yard and just purchase a headlight that isn't broken. However, if you have ever looked into doing a retrofit now is the perfect time.

Posted: **Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:44 pm**

nevermind i found the DIY

Posted: **Sun Dec 30, 2012 12:27 am**

rustyrex wrote:Personally I would not use jb weld. It dries really stiff like it is intended, if there is enough vibration it could crack again. Soldering that joint will be a huge pain in the ass but will give you better results. You can flow the solder to level it out and gain a cleaner result. If this was my vehicle I would go to a junk yard and just purchase a headlight that isn't broken. However, if you have ever looked into doing a retrofit now is the perfect time.

Yeah i read the retro fit hid upgrade. I just like the stock lamps better, just they way it looks. Also Im not ready to spend $110 on retrofitting headlights :/ Yeah junk yard is the best idea, just really far away. The reson why this reflector broke was because of vibrations, so you make a good point on the jb weld, but i dont know...

happy new years

Posted: **Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:43 pm**

I don't know how soon you need the lights fixed. But in February I will be ordering new lights and will have my OEM Stanley's up for sale.

Posted: **Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:46 am**

rustyrex wrote:I don't know how soon you need the lights fixed. But in February I will be ordering new lights and will have my OEM Stanley's up for sale.

lol, i said f it, and jb welded it. I dont know how it will hold up, and getting the reflector out was such a pain :thumbdown:

lol

Civic EG

Headlight reflector in my eg housing is broken.

Headlight reflector in my eg housing is broken.