Original or Repro Reflectors?

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Dan Macdonald
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Original or Repro Reflectors?

#1 Post by Dan Macdonald »

Guys,
Please look at these photos and let me know if you can tell me if this is an original or repro reflector.
Or may you can't tell from the photos?
Thanks.
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Re: Original or Repro Reflectors?

#2 Post by Peter Silten »

They look original to me. The ones on your A are original. How do they compare?

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#3 Post by Dan Macdonald »

You're right. The A coupe's reflectors are the real-deal but...the A is in the body shop. Can't compare.
Thanks Peter.
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#4 Post by Garry Haussler »

REAL!
 

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#5 Post by Donald Zingg »

Here's a visual comparison of original equipment SWF reflectors vs. reproduction parts - - -
The first generation "glass-like" plastic lens repros are non-reflective. In the flash photos below the reflectors on the left are OEM, the "dead" ones on the right are faux glass repros.
According to their advertising Stoddard NLA's latest offering has a real glass lens. Perhaps that will improve the reflective quality - - - -
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Re: Original or Repro Reflectors?

#6 Post by Jeffrey Leeds »

This is really helpful, Don. Thanks
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