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Old Apr 11th, 2021, 12:57   #1
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We are thinking of putting a high level brake light in the back of our estate. Has anyone done it as we would prefer a stick on one rather than drill holes in the car and if so what light have you used
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In my experience things that are stuck on tend not to stay stuck on for long - some exceptions like interior mirrors on modern cars but on the whole I find "sticking things on" as an unreliable option. But good luck - don't let me put you off.

If you happen to have a tow bar with the associated electrics then rigging up an extension lead to your new light should be easy enough. If you don't have a tow bar etc then perhaps this is a good moment to consider that too?
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3M VHB double sided tape hood for sticking things on. Used it for 3rd brake light 5 years ago, still stuck.
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In my experience things that are stuck on tend not to stay stuck on for long - some exceptions like interior mirrors on modern cars but on the whole I find "sticking things on" as an unreliable option. But good luck - don't let me put you off.

If you happen to have a tow bar with the associated electrics then rigging up an extension lead to your new light should be easy enough. If you don't have a tow bar etc then perhaps this is a good moment to consider that too?
Thank you, we have a tow bar as have a caravan but at the moment the headliner is out so easy to wire in
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