Sun dazzle reflection from rear leaper in Mirror

01286p · Post by **01286p** » Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:23 am

I have recently been dazzled by my rearview mirror from the sun shining onto the "Leaper" on the boot of my Coupe. The only easy way around this
is to adjust the mirror but then one cannot see.
Does anyone know the availability of a non-reflective leaper and jaguar lettering where they may be purchased and how to fit?

scm · Post by **scm** » Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:50 am

My leaper is shielded by the fixed rear spoiler so I've never noticed that potential problem!

I wonder if the newer black ones would be better in that regard.

Deleted User 3477 · Post by **Deleted User 3477** » Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:02 pm

that's weird .. never had a problem with mine ??

gasgas · Post by **gasgas** » Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:20 pm

Don't look back!!

NavigatorNI · Post by **NavigatorNI** » Sun Apr 17, 2022 9:26 pm

Or drive slowly enough so the spoiler doesn't pop up....

MANTOT3 · Post by **MANTOT3** » Sun Apr 17, 2022 9:48 pm

This was once a problem for me too at night the emblem on the spoiler of my old R could reflect the lights from overhead gantries.(autobahn)!
Out of the corner of one's eye this can be mistaken for a flash!

Can happen in this country too I'm told

Casperrito · Post by **Casperrito** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:51 pm

01286p wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:23 am I have recently been dazzled by my rearview mirror from the sun shining onto the "Leaper" on the boot of my Coupe. The only easy way around this
is to adjust the mirror but then one cannot see.
Does anyone know the availability of a non-reflective leaper and jaguar lettering where they may be purchased and how to fit?

Never had this problem myself. then again. its hardly ever sunny here :S

frankgama · Post by **frankgama** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:54 pm

Rather than changing the leaper, the easier option would to spray the leaper with Plastidip. Either black or the colour of your choice.
It can be easily peeled off if you change your mind.

Hammers · Post by **Hammers** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 11:45 pm

I am in Oz and more than a little sun when I drive, can’t say I have ever noticed any reflection off the leaper in the mirror. Surely just a certain time of day with the sun at just the wrong height?

Topfox59 · Post by **Topfox59** » Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:04 am

I have a black car and noticed this flash and mistaken it for a speed camera. Happened more than once.
So I changed to black emblems but now at night over gantry lights flash against the black paintwork. More of a shadow really but can be mistaken for a flash.
Only happens with the spoiler up so the alternative is to drive below 70mph
The problem persists

Sun dazzle reflection from rear leaper in Mirror

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