Holden Commodore VL Headlight Tab Repair
This is the kind of headlight tab repair that dealers only sell as part of a whole assembly — if they can supply it at all for a Holden Commodore VL these days. Variants differ between years and models, so we'll need your part (broken is fine) to match the exact one.
Broken part? We may be able to recreate it — ask us about this part.
- Estimated cost: $40 – $90
- Estimated print time: 2–4 hours
- Final pricing is confirmed by quote.
This is the kind of headlight tab repair that dealers only sell as part of a whole assembly — if they can supply it at all for a Holden Commodore VL these days. Variants differ between years and models, so we'll need your part (broken is fine) to match the exact one.
Why these break
Headlight mounting tabs snap in minor bumps. UV exposure breaks down the polymer chains in the original material. By the time the surface looks chalky or faded, the strength underneath is already gone.
How we reproduce them
Complex geometry means we treat this as a small engineering project — scan, model, test print, refine. We'll quote before any work starts so there are no surprises.
We print these in ABS. ABS matches the look and feel of the factory plastic, takes a sanded or textured finish well, and handles cabin temperatures without complaint.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Holden |
|---|---|
| Model | Commodore VL |
| Year range | 1986–1988 |
| Vehicle / equipment type | Passenger vehicle / ute |
| Common failure mode | Headlight mounting tabs snap in minor bumps |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original headlight tab repair on the Holden Commodore VL. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ABS |
| Alternative materials | PETG-CF |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Estimated print time | 2–4 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $40 – $90 |
| Expected lifespan | 4–6 years in cabin conditions |
| Outdoor suitable | No |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
