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MarinerMan
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Post by MarinerMan »

Greetings Y'all. I have had problems with either stones or in one case, a kid with a BB gun causing chips in my headlight lenses. Does anyone have a way to fix these? it is about a 1/16" hole with a bit of spiderweb of cracks around it. I was thinking about using the UV setting resin used for windshield cracks, but I didn't know if that would work. Also, has anyone used any sort of protecting films or covers to protect them from impacts? I would be happy to hear from others what they have done. I have gone through five lenses so far and I am trying to keep them better than I have so far.

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You can get new replacements, but them put a thick 3M clear film over the lenses to protect them. I'm not sure if I still have any spare lenses for a 99? P80. As you probably know swapping the glass lenses are pretty easy.

I will likely have a parcel heading to Abscate shortly with a couple of parts. If you don't mind aftermarket I can add a couple of lenses if I still have spares. Sensing one shipment to the US is easier than multiple as the system has become stupid getting stuff into the US.

Neil
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The one that just cracked was a jewel which is harder to find than the ones with ridges. I will get some of the 3M film you mentioned. I have spares of the regular ones, but not these. Thanks for the tip on 3M film. I will look it up.

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Post by scot850 »

I knew I should have bought a pair of used Jewel lenses that came up for sale a while back. They wanted too much for items that were ok but not perfect.

Good luck with the film protection.

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold

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Post by abscate »

I can get those lenses to you if Neil has spares, MarinerMan. Looks like we need you this weekend….stay dry!
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Post by jmartin919 »

Which side are you needing?
'00 S70 GLT SE
'82 MB 380SL
'11 MB E350 Sport
'84 Chevy C10
'93 850 GLT NA SOLD

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