Stupid trim rings on side marker lights keep falling off. Ideas on Glue? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Leviticus · 05-07-2010, 04:48 PM

Hey guys,

I recently switched out my side markers on my 72 to the clear lens deluxe style marker lamps with the two rectangle chrome trim rings. Well .I had them on for about a week, and three of the four lost one or both of the trim rings. Then two days later, the forth one lost one if its rings.

Classic Parts sent me out 3 new ones but now I have to call them back and ask for a fourth. My question is, have you guys dealt with this, and if so, what type of glue do you recommend to avoid this next time.

I am going to pull each trim piece off and re-glue them.

big mike71 · 05-07-2010, 05:02 PM

I had one that kept coming loose, I put it back on with crazy glue.It has held for about a year.

Longhorn Man · 05-07-2010, 05:07 PM

crazy glue/super glues are a good way to mess up the lenses.
I would maybe try a glue gun, or a two part epoxy.
I got lucky on my repro lenses (colored, not clear). I only lost one 'ring' and that was after an encounter with a mailbox.
Have I mentioned how much I despise curb mounted mailboxes?

kelsfine69 · 05-07-2010, 05:47 PM

Clear silicone?

tr69c10 · 05-07-2010, 07:16 PM

I used JB weld on mine a there still on well over a tear now

mbgmike · 05-07-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Clear silicone?

thats what we use

72BLUZ · 05-08-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Clear silicone?

what he said works best

kelsfine69 · 05-08-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BLUZ

what he said works best

I just dont think they put enough on. I dont have any problems with mine...Yet. I better go check...

mclairmo · 05-07-2010, 07:20 PM

I just bought some used ones and the rings are nice and tight. Why can't the repros be made to last?

**71blksuper4x4** · 05-07-2010, 07:45 PM

contact cement. Cheap, easy, and effective. Brush some on the back side of the trim and where they go on the lens. Wait 15 min. - 30 min. and stick both pieces together. Boom, problem solved. Trevor

**leddzepp** · 05-07-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

contact cement. Cheap, easy, and effective. Brush some on the back side of the trim and where they go on the lens. Wait 15 min. - 30 min. and stick both pieces together. Boom, problem solved. Trevor

x 2. Contact cement works fantastic.

71 super · 05-08-2010, 12:01 AM

3m plastic trim adhesive also works

**special-K** · 05-08-2010, 12:10 AM

^ I stand by that stuff.

Leviticus · 05-08-2010, 01:12 AM

Great, thanks for all the responses! I'm going to try to get them all fixed up tomorrow, I'll let you know how it goes.

72freak · 05-08-2010, 07:28 AM

I find them scattered up and down my gravel road. For a while there I was taking them back to the place or purchase. The first thing I do now is pull them off and glue them all. You got to love "Made In China" crap!!!

killer71 · 05-08-2010, 01:21 PM

Does anyone know if you can buy just the trim rings?

Leviticus · 05-08-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by killer71

Does anyone know if you can buy just the trim rings?

I am going to have a couple trim rings left over between the replacements lamps they sent me and the old ones. Let me know, if you need one or two, you can have my left over ones.

killer71 · 05-08-2010, 01:48 PM

i need two but it's on a show truck?

**70cst** · 05-08-2010, 03:05 PM

This is what I have been told...the repops marker lights with trim will have this issue due to the manufacturing process. Thats why I bought NOS Deluxe marker lights. The trim will not fall off. They are still available. Just my two cents worth. Its interesting that some repop stuff is equal to or better than factory parts while other stuff is not.

petey-pablo · 05-08-2010, 03:46 PM

I used the loctite stuff on one of my trim rings its great for anything it's pasty but dries Clear..

mbgmike · 05-10-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by petey-pablo

I used the loctite stuff on one of my trim rings its great for anything it's pasty but dries Clear..

We have used that to.
Like many products out there they are continually improving there formulas and what you used five years ago could work better this year. Loctite(Hinkle Corp) has improved most all of there products this year.

knsmodels · 05-09-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

This is what I have been told...the repops marker lights with trim will have this issue due to the manufacturing process. Thats why I bought NOS Deluxe marker lights. The trim will not fall off. They are still available. Just my two cents worth. Its interesting that some repop stuff is equal to or better than factory parts while other stuff is not.

dont mean to hijack but what repo part is equal or better than NOS...just curious....

**70cst** · 05-09-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by knsmodels

dont mean to hijack but what repo part is equal or better than NOS...just curious....

Inner fenders and rocker panels are a couple. JMHO That's a good question and a possible new thread topic.

**leddzepp** · 05-10-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Inner fenders and rocker panels are a couple. JMHO That's a good question and a possible new thread topic.

I have heard the SWB bedsides are high quality as well.

mbgmike · 05-10-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by knsmodels

dont mean to hijack but what repo part is equal or better than NOS...just curious....

Just about anything Mar-k makes is better than oem. We do body work and You would be suprised how many gouges and dents were on older vehicles straight from the factory.Plus many parts were made in different stamping plants in the USA they did not all come out the same back then. Today is a different story with improved stamping methods and equipment. We justr did a late model Ford this past week and we had to get the Ford rep out cause we could not get the factory panels to fit corrrect. He agreed with us and never could figure out why. Just cause its factory does not mean its perfect.

Some still fit better than others even today.

05-07-2010, 04:48 PM	#1
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Stupid trim rings on side marker lights keep falling off. Ideas on Glue? Hey guys, I recently switched out my side markers on my 72 to the clear lens deluxe style marker lamps with the two rectangle chrome trim rings. Well .I had them on for about a week, and three of the four lost one or both of the trim rings. Then two days later, the forth one lost one if its rings. Classic Parts sent me out 3 new ones but now I have to call them back and ask for a fourth. My question is, have you guys dealt with this, and if so, what type of glue do you recommend to avoid this next time. I am going to pull each trim piece off and re-glue them. __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

05-07-2010, 05:02 PM	#2
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Stupid trim rings on side marker lights keep falling off. Ideas on Glue? I had one that kept coming loose, I put it back on with crazy glue.It has held for about a year. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

05-07-2010, 05:07 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Stupid trim rings on side marker lights keep falling off. Ideas on Glue? crazy glue/super glues are a good way to mess up the lenses. I would maybe try a glue gun, or a two part epoxy. I got lucky on my repro lenses (colored, not clear). I only lost one 'ring' and that was after an encounter with a mailbox. Have I mentioned how much I despise curb mounted mailboxes? Last edited by Longhorn Man; 05-08-2010 at 07:58 PM.

05-07-2010, 05:47 PM	#4
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Stupid trim rings on side marker lights keep falling off. Ideas on Glue? Clear silicone? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

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tr69c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bellflower ca Posts: 370	Re: Stupid trim rings on side marker lights keep falling off. Ideas on Glue? I used JB weld on mine a there still on well over a tear now

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mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Stupid trim rings on side marker lights keep falling off. Ideas on Glue? I just bought some used ones and the rings are nice and tight. Why can't the repros be made to last?

05-07-2010, 07:45 PM	#10
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,154	Re: Stupid trim rings on side marker lights keep falling off. Ideas on Glue? contact cement. Cheap, easy, and effective. Brush some on the back side of the trim and where they go on the lens. Wait 15 min. - 30 min. and stick both pieces together. Boom, problem solved. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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05-08-2010, 01:12 AM	#14
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: Stupid trim rings on side marker lights keep falling off. Ideas on Glue? Great, thanks for all the responses! I'm going to try to get them all fixed up tomorrow, I'll let you know how it goes. __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

05-08-2010, 07:28 AM	#15
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Stupid trim rings on side marker lights keep falling off. Ideas on Glue? I find them scattered up and down my gravel road. For a while there I was taking them back to the place or purchase. The first thing I do now is pull them off and glue them all. You got to love "Made In China" crap!!! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

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70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,369	Re: Stupid trim rings on side marker lights keep falling off. Ideas on Glue? This is what I have been told...the repops marker lights with trim will have this issue due to the manufacturing process. Thats why I bought NOS Deluxe marker lights. The trim will not fall off. They are still available. Just my two cents worth. Its interesting that some repop stuff is equal to or better than factory parts while other stuff is not. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Stupid trim rings on side marker lights keep falling off. Ideas on Glue? I used the loctite stuff on one of my trim rings its great for anything it's pasty but dries Clear.. __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net Last edited by petey-pablo; 05-08-2010 at 03:56 PM.



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