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Offline kram350kram

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WTB TC Windshield trim
« 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 

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Re: WTB TC Windshield trim
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: WTB TC Windshield trim
« Reply #2 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. 

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Re: WTB TC Windshield trim
« Reply #3 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 !

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Re: WTB TC Windshield trim
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: WTB TC Windshield trim
« Reply #5 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.