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Dash plastic around the headlight switch

Old Jan 21, 2018 | 07:29 PM
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I went to replace the headlight switch and the plastic around the switch that had the holes for it to mount too broke. What are my options to fix this so my headlight switch is solid and not just moving and wiggling around back there. Can I epoxy it in place to the surrounding area?
 
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Old Jan 21, 2018 | 07:50 PM
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You can try it..... I think the other alternative is a new dash..... which ain't precisely cheap, or easy.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2018 | 09:32 PM
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No one makes the inner dash. I've glued mine before but its only one side that's broken. Epoxy, plastic glue, whatever you can find.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 09:55 PM
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used/salvage dash will work. mine is the same way. when i replaced my bezel i used super glue gel around that headlight switch. it's still not 100% but it does not make any noise when when i hit potholes or bumps in the road.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by evilemokid94
I went to replace the headlight switch and the plastic around the switch that had the holes for it to mount too broke. What are my options to fix this so my headlight switch is solid and not just moving and wiggling around back there. Can I epoxy it in place to the surrounding area?
My whole dash is held together with Duct tape. I may upgrade to 100mph tape, because, well, just because.....100mph...
I've started collecting parts here and there to actually fix it, but, even though I found a cheaper replacement complete top, I'm still short on cash.
 

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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 07:33 AM
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I used some epoxy and it seems to be holding some what well. Time will tell though
 
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