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Gate Keeper · 21st June 2012, 10:57

Christopher, I used 'No Nails' sticky tape which I cut to shape and fitted it to keep up the 3rd brake light supported with a hand towel roll for the first 48 hours and after that it stayed on for over a year. I tried Gorilla glue and it was useless. A cheap fit I know.

Bolin · 21st June 2012, 14:05

Excellent stuff, it's really good to see some more progress on this bit of Rover-75-history-on-wheels

The clicking on full lock sounds ominous though, CV joints perhaps?

Christopher · 9th July 2012, 14:51

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Christopher, I used 'No Nails' sticky tape which I cut to shape and fitted it to keep up the 3rd brake light supported with a hand towel roll for the first 48 hours and after that it stayed on for over a year. I tried Gorilla glue and it was useless. A cheap fit I know.

Thanks for the tip - I'll take a look - tried two varieties I have - they both fell off!

Unclefista · 9th July 2012, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Christopher

Thanks for the tip - I'll take a look - tried two varieties I have - they both fell off!

I spent a month or so trying to stick my rear light back up, from sticky pads to hot glue. They all failed in the sun.
I recommend the specific adhesive pad that comes with a mesh catalyst, only a quid but absolutely permanent.

Christopher · 9th July 2012, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Unclefista

I spent a month or so trying to stick my rear light back up, from sticky pads to hot glue. They all failed in the sun.
I recommend the specific adhesive pad that comes with a mesh catalyst, only a quid but absolutely permanent.

Where from please?

Ta

Unclefista · 9th July 2012, 15:55

My local motor factors but I'd imagine any decent one (even Halfords) will stock them, they've been around donkeys years.
It's the only stuff I've used that sets like rock even in the sun.
One is big enough to cut into 2 to do both supports.

Christopher · 9th July 2012, 15:57

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Originally Posted by Unclefista

My local motor factors but I'd imagine any decent one (even Halfords) will stock them, they've been around donkeys years.
It's the only stuff I've used that sets like rock even in the sun.
One is big enough to cut into 2 to do both supports.

Cheers, will take a look.

best

Gate Keeper · 24th July 2012, 15:37

I just tried the sticky pad with the activated mesh and glue. It did not work. Also I re-attempted to use the No Nails tape again as it had worked before. I waited 24 hours for the tape to set. Alas that also failed. I have booked LJW into the workshop one day next week in St. Albans who claim to have had 100% success with a secret formula which takes 4 hours to set. The price for the fix is £43.

Christopher I think that the early cars like yours and mine must have been part of a weak batch as far as the high brake light adhesives went and is an age related problem.

Gate Keeper · 29th July 2012, 18:52

I will retract the words 'age related' and replace them with 'worn out'. In essence that is what has happened with the high rear brake lights - they work but the adhesiveness is worn out and does not stick.

I have been looking for a complete rear windscreen with the brake light attached, should the next fix not work. I am wondering Christopher if one of the traders might be able to help you out with a complete unit should you not have any luck.

Reebs · 30th July 2012, 10:28

Christopher is in Geneva on business currently Phil, so may not be able to reply at the moment. Just wanted to make you aware

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Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Christopher, I used 'No Nails' sticky tape which I cut to shape and fitted it to keep up the 3rd brake light supported with a hand towel roll for the first 48 hours and after that it stayed on for over a year. I tried Gorilla glue and it was useless. A cheap fit I know.

21st June 2012, 14:05	#162
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Excellent stuff, it's really good to see some more progress on this bit of Rover-75-history-on-wheels The clicking on full lock sounds ominous though, CV joints perhaps?

24th July 2012, 15:37	#168
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	I just tried the sticky pad with the activated mesh and glue. It did not work. Also I re-attempted to use the No Nails tape again as it had worked before. I waited 24 hours for the tape to set. Alas that also failed. I have booked LJW into the workshop one day next week in St. Albans who claim to have had 100% success with a secret formula which takes 4 hours to set. The price for the fix is £43. Christopher I think that the early cars like yours and mine must have been part of a weak batch as far as the high brake light adhesives went and is an age related problem.

29th July 2012, 18:52	#169
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	I will retract the words 'age related' and replace them with 'worn out'. In essence that is what has happened with the high rear brake lights - they work but the adhesiveness is worn out and does not stick. I have been looking for a complete rear windscreen with the brake light attached, should the next fix not work. I am wondering Christopher if one of the traders might be able to help you out with a complete unit should you not have any luck.