Fixing high-level brake light housing to rear window

Nov 25, 2003 3 Replies

During a valet yesterday the plastic housing of the high-level brake light came unstuck from the rear window.



The car is a Rover 420 SLi (1997). On the rear window (top) is a small area of black 'film' bonded to the glass surface. Both ends of the brake light's plastic housing are then glued to this film. At one end the adhesive has broken away from the film completely.



What is the best way of re-attaching it back into place? Is there a suitable adhesive that will bond plastic to this 'film' on the window.



Cheers, Shaun.


The best thing would be to take the car to the dealers, get them to fix it, and present the valet firm with the bill.

Steve

Well you could try. Save the hassle and stick it back with a dollop of silicone sealant. DaveK.

Loctite make a version of superglue that's safe to use on glass. Think it's called 'Glassbond' or something equally obvious. I've used to to stick rear view mirrors, tax disc holders etc to windscreens with great success.

Rich.

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