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It is incredible noone thought about re-doing it through 3d tecnique: it is a very requested part!
Fiberglass could be a nice option, the only problem should be to have a die, or a perfect part to obtain one.
aguirola
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Always happy to help, but I would require a photograph of a naked part to understand what you are talking about.
Regards, and thank you for the referral.
Alberto
Regards, and thank you for the referral.
Alberto
I thought W&N sold these though…
A commonly needed part indeed. The ends where the visors mount are always roasted. There are oval metal plates embedded in the original under the visor brackets to add strength. Mine is not quite good enough on the corners to use as a master I fear. You might notice in the photos that mine had also been recovered once but that can be removed. The one in the photo above is much worse, missing all the rearview mirror area.
Note, there are at least three versions: no sunroof (has dome light), manual sunroof (has crank cup), electric sunroof (has switch). Maybe could make one with no holes and let end user cut to suit but I think there is some indentation for each from factory, not just a hole. Also, while fiberglass is probably the most economical material for a repop, the original piece is "squishy".
Note, there are at least three versions: no sunroof (has dome light), manual sunroof (has crank cup), electric sunroof (has switch). Maybe could make one with no holes and let end user cut to suit but I think there is some indentation for each from factory, not just a hole. Also, while fiberglass is probably the most economical material for a repop, the original piece is "squishy".
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aguirola
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As I suppose I cannot remove mine from my car and not wreck it, or undergo major
removal of items, widshield, complete liner, etc., I can certainly make them in fibreglass as the previous parts we
have produced.
Thus, I would require a good sample to pull a mould from, a universal one as previously mentioned,
then the end user would finish the details.
If that were feasible, then, I would require a commitment (firm) at least how many
would require one, or 2
Regards, Alberto
removal of items, widshield, complete liner, etc., I can certainly make them in fibreglass as the previous parts we
have produced.
Thus, I would require a good sample to pull a mould from, a universal one as previously mentioned,
then the end user would finish the details.
If that were feasible, then, I would require a commitment (firm) at least how many
would require one, or 2
Regards, Alberto
Hello Alberto,As I suppose I cannot remove mine from my car and not wreck it, or undergo major
removal of items, widshield, complete liner, etc., I can certainly make them in fibreglass as the previous parts we
have produced.
Thus, I would require a good sample to pull a mould from, a universal one as previously mentioned,
then the end user would finish the details.
If that were feasible, then, I would require a commitment (firm) at least how many
would require one, or 2
Regards, Alberto
what I supposed was exactly what you told! To do a new one, a old one (nearly perfect) is needed, in order to make a cast. And this is the first problem…the second one is that shipping cost from America to Europe for such a large part lets the deal being hardly possible!
aguirola
Well-Known Member
Stefano, the shipping is not an issue. We have managed brilliantly in all occasions worldwide.
My main question is: can I remove my perfect one without major surgery?
Pulling a mould from mine, or another, is not an issue,as I will have the perfect replacement.
Thank you for your kind reply.
Saluti, Alberto
My main question is: can I remove my perfect one without major surgery?
Pulling a mould from mine, or another, is not an issue,as I will have the perfect replacement.
Thank you for your kind reply.
Saluti, Alberto
I don’t need the one in my car, but can’t remove it for a few months.
aguirola
Well-Known Member
Thank you for the effort!
As usual, we need an initial show of hands, before committing to production.
I simply cannot start pulling moulds, unless there is a real need.
Regards, Alberto
aguirola
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Another point, there is no need to bother someone to mail me one, if no desire for repros.
Regards, Alberto
Regards, Alberto
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this guy is parting out his E9.
Located in FL.
He turned off comments and pics are from BH Car Club, I smell scam.
aguirola
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Thank you for the lead, but I do not have facebook.
Also, there is no point of involving shipping, production, etc. until firm, serious commitments are expressed.
Regards, Alberto
Also, there is no point of involving shipping, production, etc. until firm, serious commitments are expressed.
Regards, Alberto