Identifiying an original screen?

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Identifiying an original screen?

Post by VFRkieran »

Just bought what was listed as an original screen for the NC30 on ebay, however im not convinced it is could anybody post some detailed photo's so i can compare them to mine. I will get some photo's of mine up tomorow the main thing making me doubt it's OEM is the lack of a lip at the top of the screen, are there any other things that would confirm its original?

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VFRkieran wrote:Just bought what was listed as an original screen for the NC30 on ebay, however im not convinced it is could anybody post some detailed photo's so i can compare them to mine. I will get some photo's of mine up tomorow the main thing making me doubt it's OEM is the lack of a lip at the top of the screen, are there any other things that would confirm its original?

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Kieran.
The stickers on either side, it should have a light yellow orange tint from oxisization of the bromine,
and as you say most importantly the lip.

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Thanks Rick, confirmed my suspicions then no stickers but i suppose they could have easily got lost. I am working tonight so i cant take any pictures untill tomorow, but seeing as youve confirmed it should have a lip then im pretty sure its not genuine just a sharp edge thats been cut like my other aftermarket screen. Will get pics up tomorow afternoon anyway.
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No lip = not genuine,
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Re: Identifiying an original screen?

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Im with Rick on this,no lip no genuine.
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I've also found that OE screens tend to be slightly thicker than aftermarket ones.
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Didnt get a chance to take any photo's today, however i messaged the seller about it and he has agreed to a refund so im happy enough. @ thunderace this screen was alot thicker than any other aftermarket one ive seen id like to know the make so i can get a double bubble one from them.
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I would take a look at MRA screens. Not budget but seems to be good quality.
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Post by vic-vtrvfr »

Was that the one that finished about a week ago?
If it was, think i was bidding on that one too!! lol
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vic-vtrvfr wrote:Was that the one that finished about a week ago?
If it was, think i was bidding on that one too!! lol
Yea finished last sunday maybe?? Won it for 26 quid i think, knew it was probably too good to be true but it was worth the risk at that price!

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