Rear lights

[gnj588d]

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

[mdsalemi]

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.

[hauser]

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

[badali]

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.

[gnj588d]

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

[hauser]

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.

[Jonny B]

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.

[gnj588d]

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

[dtuttle123]

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?

[66andBlue]

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.