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Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:12 pm
by JasonS
After knocking something up myself with some scrap perspex and testing it with both my daughters in the back, I ended up buying one of these:

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It's clearly not as good as the factory deflector (which I also have) but at least it stops the little darlings whinging quite so much..

All I used to hear was "I'm cold, can we have the roof back on now Daddy" after only 2 minutes..

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:03 pm
by rob2005
wheres it from and how much??

Cheers

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:12 am
by JasonS
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150470813012

It's not cheap..

But it is very thick, proper branded plexiglass and CNC cut.. came next day delivery encased in wooden packaging..

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:23 pm
by davelowe
If someone makes a template of the shape, I could get that manufactured (8mm gloss perspex) for a lot less.

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:07 am
by Meggyman
Thats exactly what i've wanted since i've had the car, but not at that price!

I've had mug written across my forehead several times in my life but not this time.

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 5:10 pm
by jak01
:shock: :banghead I'm sorry, but someones having a laugh at your expense, literally!!

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:05 pm
by davelowe
I say again, anyone wanting CNC manufactured parts that either resemble or are exactly like that, they can be supplied.

Jason, get back to me.

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:38 pm
by jak01
Dave,

I'd be interested at a sensible price.

John

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 12:20 pm
by ziik
i would be interested to hun

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 10:21 pm
by davelowe
The problem is one of volume. In order to make the price low, the manufacturer has to offset the tooling and programming costs (I'll do the programming for nothing). If you want one, expect to pay £500 for it. A bulk order of, say, 50 - would mean a price per unit of around £30-40 - the main concern at this level is the cost of acrylic sheets. Again, cost comes down with large numbers of sheets (5 off, 10 off, 100 off, etc.) If someone wants to market these things and buy them wholesale from me, I can supply them. As you can see, 1 offs are not really affordable.

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:56 am
by faffer
I'm interested as well.Dave

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:01 am
by tobytyke42
I would be very interested in one of those also Dave

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:05 am
by tobytyke42
Couldnt afford to buy them in bulk wholesale to sell on , is there any other alternative to move this forward, i couldnt see you having any problem moving these

Ian

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:28 pm
by davelowe
I'll have a word with the workshop manager again. Will still need a template.

Re: Plexiglass deflector

Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:23 am
by JasonS
I'm back from Houston, will get the deflector off and measure up..