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Lotus Europa Forums => Classifieds Forums => FS/WTB: Europa Parts and Stuff => Topic started by: kram350kram on Monday,December 21, 2020, 08:00:06 PM

Title: WTB TC Windshield trim
Post by: kram350kram on Monday,December 21, 2020, 08:00:06 PM

Looking for the complete TC windshield surround, don't need the corners.  Can be weathered faded, really any condition considered. Please PM. Thanks 

Title: Re: WTB TC Windshield trim
Post by: tedtaylor on Tuesday,December 22, 2020, 06:58:39 PM

why not just buy new from RD Ent?   cheap enough.   anything old/original will most likely be faded, yellowed, and hard/brittle.

Title: Re: WTB TC Windshield trim
Post by: kram350kram on Tuesday,December 22, 2020, 07:27:16 PM

Well, might try to reman original shape. Have a buddy who deals with plastic extruders. I only have one A pillar piece but the challenge will probably be the lower and upper due to the curve. 

Title: Re: WTB TC Windshield trim
Post by: EuropaTC on Tuesday,December 22, 2020, 10:50:49 PM

If it's the "chrome" trim you're talking about, then don't worry. It's very flexible and although it's many years since I replaced mine I don't recall having any problems with it. If it comes coiled up then leaving it to flatten for a few days should sort out the problem. Bending it around the top/bottom of the glass won't be an issue !

Brian

Title: Re: WTB TC Windshield trim
Post by: kram350kram on Wednesday,December 23, 2020, 07:54:16 AM

Apparently the original trim had a tri-facet shape, as the current replacement item is a domed shape?  The one piece I have has this facet shape.

Title: Re: WTB TC Windshield trim
Post by: Dilkris on Sunday,February 07, 2021, 12:59:18 AM

I believe the original "flat style trim" is no longer available - and whilst an alternative is offered by lotus specialist suppliers here in the UK, the profile is dissimilar.