Reproducing the Mondial rear thermic window

I have been in touch with many people lately, asking for a replacement rear window for their Mondial. Fact is they all start to delaminate sooner or later, resulting in white clouds in the window appearing from the bottom and growing gradually.

Trying to replace these with original ones which don't have delamination (yet) is only a temporary solution. Chances are you won't find any in good enough condition below 1500 USD.

So, I see it as my mission to go for the reproduction of these rear windows and I have taken on the quest for the best reproduction.

I'm holding the various possibilities in consideration, but woud like to have your input too.

Options:

1. Go for a close to 100% reproduction with a window in glass, holding the thermic wiring and same Ferari labels as the original one.
+ : very close to the original
- : the most expensive option (probably between 400 and 1000 euro each, depending on the batch size

2. Go for a reproduction in glass without thermic wiring and Ferrari labels. Price would be between 250 and 500 euro each depending on batch size.
+ : much lower price than compared to a +- 100% accurate reproduction
- : easy to see it's not a genuine one and you don't have labels nor thermic wiring

3. Go for a plexi glass reproduction (like the ones that are offered by certain companies, though mostly out of stock when you ask them for it).
+ : low price, presumably around 150 - 300 euro each, depending on batch size
- : prone to scratches (can be polished though), no thermic wiring

So, I added a poll to this topic.

Please give your feedback and preferences

PS: picture is just an illustration of the window I'm talking about
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In fact, I just had a sales rep from a company on the line who claims that they can reproduce 100% accurate versions. First step for me is to remove one from one of my cars and have it scanned.

 

Apparently, NOS can be ruled out, even the F dealer's can't get hold of any.

 

That's a good point to consider, plexi is not as heat resistant as glass.

 

OK, poll results show a clear preference, so I know which path to go for. First thing is to remove one from my parts cars and hand it over to the glass experts. I'm doing that next weekend and I'll post some pictures of it. I also hope to keep the rubber sealing around the glass intact.

 

I have been in touch with them too, asking for pictures of the units they produce. They could not provide me with a picture of a window, I only got the pic you can see here of a car that has one in it...
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update: I got in touch with a couple of manufacturers, price quote will be for early September.

 

So, thanks to Kinnie, we managed to get the rear window out of the Mondial T. This window is really is excellent condition, black tape around the edges to prevent delamination, so it's very close to mint condition!

This afternoon, I'm visiting the company which may reproduce them, I'll keep you folks updated.
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I have some spare seals, but it's not my intention to have these remanufactured.

 

OK, here is the score:

- The remanufactured windows will measure 100% the same as the original.
- It is forbidden to use the Ferrari logo on these windows, but you can add this yourself with etching ink. Other than that, it will be 100% the same.
- We offer 2 possibilities: a window without Wolfram heating and a version with.
- Protected against delamination !
- Production takes 8 to 12 weeks and is made in Western Europe!
- If you would like to order one, I ask for an advance of 50%

Here are the prices
1. Without Wolfram heating: 800 euro
2. With Wolfram heating: 1300 euro

Prices are excluding local tax and shipping.

If you would like to order one, please PM me.

Production of both types will only start if I have 5 orders per type.