Muncher Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 So I have a set of factory rol fog lights and one of the housing peices is rotted. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a replacement peice or if anyone has one. It is the outer ring peice that holds the light in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 You could try to repair it. Use electrolysis to clean the rust and then solder in some new thin sheet to fix the crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Dzimm said: You could try to repair it. Use electrolysis to clean the rust and then solder in some new thin sheet to fix the crack. Yeah that's what I was going to try to do if I can't find another one. Just wire wheel it down and weld it back together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Welcome to my world. Trying to do the same. Rusted Out Lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I would be very hesitant to use a power tool or welder on it. I'm assuming that's extremely thin so the wire wheel could eat through it or catch it and break it more. Welder would probably just melt it (I'm assuming it's thin like the XJ/MJ headlight retainer), I'd try soldering it personally. All you need for electrolysis is a bucket, baking soda, water, and a battery charger. It works very well and is no effort on your part. Also only strips the rust off so all the good metal stays. No chance of damaging it further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, Dzimm said: I would be very hesitant to use a power tool or welder on it. I'm assuming that's extremely thin so the wire wheel could eat through it or catch it and break it more. Welder would probably just melt it (I'm assuming it's thin like the XJ/MJ headlight retainer), I'd try soldering it personally. All you need for electrolysis is a bucket, baking soda, water, and a battery charger. It works very well and is no effort on your part. Also only strips the rust off so all the good metal stays. No chance of damaging it further. Yeah ill have to try that. I also will try to solder it because it is very thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Welcome to my world. Trying to do the same. Rusted Out Lights. Yep. Knew they'd be a little rusty but never noticed the rot till I took them off. Which Jesus that was a hour and a half thing just to get them off 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Damn. That took a while. I know the housings for mine are kinda gone and the reflectors can be saved. I tried using a parts sears fog lamp and despite the housing being very very close, the screw holes for the retainer do not line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 11 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Damn. That took a while. I know the housings for mine are kinda gone and the reflectors can be saved. I tried using a parts sears fog lamp and despite the housing being very very close, the screw holes for the retainer do not line up. Yeah my housings are nice and the reflectors are fine there just going to need a coating of reflecting paint but its basically just the retainers that are bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Interested in mine for parts? I only bought them cause I couldn't find another M 750 lens for chunk until a week after I bought the set. The retainers are in fine shape and just need a slight de-rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 1 minute ago, eaglescout526 said: Interested in mine for parts? I only bought them cause I couldn't find another M 750 lens for chunk until a week after I bought the set. The retainers are in fine shape and just need a slight de-rust. Yeah I wouldn't mind the retainers as long as you don't want to much for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Sent ya a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 anyone have a lead on any 'rusted out lights' ROL housing pieces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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