Door Reflectors

[Glen Baker LLC]

OK, but at least it's a reflector, unlike the Maverick. It works as a safety feature, not just a translucent red screw cover.

Like my 2012 Focus. It doesn't light up either, but it reflects oncoming lights and it's a screw cover.:

I just did the same pictures with my Maverick to show that it has no reflective properties, compared to a couple of actual reflectors.

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[Tbone289]

I just did the same pictures with my Maverick to show that it has no reflective properties, compared to a couple of actual reflectors.

Yeah, I did the same test. Zero, Zip, Zilch, Nada...

You can tell by the molding that it isn't a reflector from the lack of any prisms.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Yeah, I did the same test. Zero, Zip, Nada...

You can tell by the molding that it isn't a reflector from the lack of any prisms.

Oh I could tell by looking at them they weren't reflective.
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[Tbone289]

@Glen Baker LLC, that reminds me of the similar test I did to prove that the clear markers everyone was buying cheap had no reflective qualities as well. The odd thing is that they look reflective, but definitely are not:

 

[Tbone289]

The entire point of those reflectors is to "reflect" the headlamp light from oncoming vehicles -- typically when the driver or passenger is opening the door to exit on a busy street. Oncoming drivers have their attention focused on the reflected light -- assuming they are not looking at their phone at the time...

You're right of course. But how do you feel about the fact that those pieces on the Maverick aren't actually reflective and are useless at anything but covering a door panel screw? Cheap, huh?

On a side note:

I have a 2012 Ford Focus SE that has a notably more upscale interior build with no fake pieces like this at all. More durable plastics, no missing glovebox dampers, no missing fender insulation, tilt headrests front and rear, etc. SE was the second-lowest trim level at the time.

 

[HeyBales]

So one cheap product solution that doesn't require extensive work - a true good quality reflector replacement piece.

Even better if the 25/26 was exactly the same.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Trim to fit. Slap it on, call it a day.

 

[notfast]

Trim to fit. Slap it on, call it a day.

My work truck has Oralite yellow-red chevron tape trimmed to fit where the door striker is. If a driver can't see that even on a dark and foggy night, they probably shouldn't be behind the wheel.
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