Glass/Plastic Wind Deflector

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Siy

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Has anyone fitted a glass or plastic/perspex see through wind deflector, in place of the mesh oem one? Found one online, but out of stock at the moment... I wondered if anyone could point me in the right direction?
 
If you search ‘opinions on wind deflector’ on here you’ll find a thread about it. Owner bobharrington had a glass one made for £30. I’ve been trying to get in touch with the same company but no luck yet.
 
Google Perspex/Acrylic sheets cut to size for the area you live in. I had one made from Lexan which is a stronger perspex. Just took in the existing deflector & they copied it. Can't remember the price but it was pretty reasonable
 
You can get them on ebay, but seems very expensive

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-F-Type-Wind-Deflector-2013-onwards-Clear-Perspex-Replaces-factory-unit/192849403320?hash=item2ce6b85db8:g:cwEAAOSwPaBcgRTU
 
Yup thanks.. just found one here, and ordered. same supplier I think. Here's the link in case anyone else interested...

https://www.justroadster.com/collections/jaguar/products/jaguar-f-type-wind-deflector-2013-onwards-clear-perspex
 
Great, glad you're sorted. Let me know how it is please as I fancy one, but had a bad experience with a perspex one on my old S2000 as it rattled :(
 
I have one of the justroadster ones......fits perfectly, works well and no issues with reversing visibility.....expensive, but once paid, forgotten
 
Few videos online show that a solid deflector actually causes more turbulence than the OEM one - it’s mesh for a reason as it allows the air to pass through it rather than hit it
 
I don't find the mesh one bad at all. Saying that when I bought my car rear visibility through it wasn't good. Took it off and gave it a good clean and it's 100 times better.
 
I replaced my original plastic wind deflector with glass some months ago, and I have been delighted with it. I cant detect any increase or decrease of wind, but it’s transformed rear vision, and it’s cheap and easy to do 👍
 
dbv6s said:
Few videos online show that a solid deflector actually causes more turbulence than the OEM one - it’s mesh for a reason as it allows the air to pass through it rather than hit it
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Yes indeed - that's why it's also recommended to wash it in soapy water from time to time when the pollen and grit in the air clog it up.

Having said that I think having one spoils the lines of such a beautiful looking car so took mine off within the first week and it's been in the garage ever since.

If anyone out there with their deflector in place has the original roll bar covers where the clips fix to I'd be interested in buying them!
 
not too bothered if it does become a little blowier... its a convertible and I like that anyway... I just dont think it looks right without anything in there... The mesh is just too dark to see through well.... will let you know once it arrives
 
Siy said:
not too bothered if it does become a little blowier... its a convertible and I like that anyway... I just dont think it looks right without anything in there... The mesh is just too dark to see through well.... will let you know once it arrives
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Agreed! :D
 
Ok my views having fitted the perspex wind deflector... It is probably a little more 'blowy' than the mesh one, but not by much, so it does the job. It does rattle a little at motorway speeds. seems to move up and down, rather than side to side.
However I much prefer the look of it, and certainly it improves rear visibility. Would recommend
 
Siy said:
Ok my views having fitted the perspex wind deflector... It is probably a little more 'blowy' than the mesh one, but not by much, so it does the job. It does rattle a little at motorway speeds. seems to move up and down, rather than side to side.
However I much prefer the look of it, and certainly it improves rear visibility. Would recommend
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Owner bobharrington has a glass one and they put some clear silicon around it so it doesn’t rattle, maybe you could try this?
 
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