Thread: Brittle Plastic and What to Do About it
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Old 12-07-2018, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Rrrockhound View Post
If you think a Mercedes is bad, try a Volvo 700 series. I've never seen such brittle plastic. On my W124, the only brittleness issue I've had was with the 3rd brake light. After trying a couple used units off ebay and finding they all had the same issue, I just attached the cover with a very light bead of silicone caulk. It holds the cover in place and can still be pulled off to change the bulb.
Zip tied mine after looking for a replacement. Not liking that look, I will do what you suggest into the third brake light cover.
Hope I don't break another sun visor clip.
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