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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: gnj588d on April 15, 2010, 14:38:18

Title: Rear lights
Post by: gnj588d on April 15, 2010, 14:38:18

I am looking at changing my rear lights [the chrome has worn through slightly]Its a 65 model so they should be red but are not available anymore.I noticed at essen you could buy the red lenses on there own,if I baught  280 lights complete which can be taken apart would I be able to fit the red lenses to the later light after removing the orange lenses. Many thanks Mike :)

Title: Re: Rear lights
Post by: mdsalemi on April 15, 2010, 15:27:16

Mike,

The later style lights, and the only ones still available, are sealed, one piece units that are not generally disassembled.

I believe some vendors are selling repro all-red lamp assemblies such as Bud's (see vendor list) but genuine, NOS all red originals will cost you dearly.

Title: Re: Rear lights
Post by: hauser on April 15, 2010, 15:28:08

There are three options available to you if you are looking for a set of all reds tail lights.

1  reproduction set

2  NOS if you can find a set

3  buy the lens and frames separately and glue them together yourself

Title: Re: Rear lights
Post by: badali on April 16, 2010, 08:39:06

Keep looking.  I found a NOS red one a few months ago.  It was ALOT of money but I bought it anyway.  My car now has 2 new red lights.  Look on ebay.  I have seen a few there.

Title: Re: Rear lights
Post by: gnj588d on April 17, 2010, 20:39:30

Thanks everyone,I didnt know you could buy the frames separately.though I have seen the lenses.Cheers Mike. ???

Title: Re: Rear lights
Post by: hauser on April 17, 2010, 21:01:47

You will also need the reflectors.  While you at it you should consider upgrading the bulbs to the ones that Daniel Stern has to offer.  I upgraded mine and it's a big difference.

Title: Re: Rear lights
Post by: Jonny B on April 18, 2010, 00:35:33

You can check with Buds Benz, they can do the break out and glue in of the red lenses if that is the way you choose to go. Yes, there are complete sets out there, so if that is you desire, patience and vigilance is the course to take.

Title: Re: Rear lights
Post by: gnj588d on April 18, 2010, 20:12:05

Thanks for the info I will keep a lookout.Cheers.Mike.

Title: Re: Rear lights
Post by: dtuttle123 on April 18, 2010, 23:28:47

Related question to this thread -

Does anyone know what type of adhesive/sealent should be used to glue the red lens to the bezel.  I had one recommendation for "AQUA-SILICONE" - are there others, and when could I find it?

Title: Re: Rear lights
Post by: 66andBlue on April 19, 2010, 05:10:54

Hi Doug,
Aqua-Silicone is a product to seal aquariums and if you search for that you should find several products for that purpose.
I have not used it but it appears to do the job although the question is for how long.
I have used a different approach upon recommendation from one of the members of the German group who happens to be a dentist.
Dentists make prostheses using a 2-part resin that is sold to under various trade names, one of them is Pi-ku-plast:
http://www.xpdent.com/catalogs/bredent/resins/pikuplast-resin.aspx?sm=g_a&gclid=CLLlpOX9kaECFRpcagodTFyIbA
Another one is Palavit G. These are all methyl-methacrylates, in other words the same material as the original lens plastic.
I bought a set with the red monomer and glued my lenses in using this material.  There are several tricks to getting a clean seam and no spilling over on the other side and I am thinking of writing this up for another Pagoda World issue.
Send me a PM if you want to know more about it.