Alright, I would like to post a quick review on the "Full Mirrored Backglass for Getaway" for my Getaway, ordered from CPR a few weeks ago. I finally managed to install it, and - although that sound very simple - wasn't. Here is my experience with it and what you as a potential buyer need to keep in mind (unfortunately).

I received my backglass in a special shipping box, that CPR designed to hold two of the backglasses. It traveled internationally without insurance, and I ordered it, because CPR assured me they only broke one in fifteen years (because some moron drove forklift through it), and they would replace if I received it broken and could prove it. I actually ordered six of them for a few pinheads here in Germany and all arrived well.

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So, lets unpack and compare...
I immediately notice, that the colors on the CPR Repro are more vibrant than the original and the color also is shifted towards blue in general. the mirrored elements can be seen clearly. Another difference that became apparent shows, when I try to shift the trims. the glass is metric. 4mm - thicker than 1/8" and thinner than 3/16".

See for yourselves:

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OK, Canada IS a metric country - which I like - but I for a repro this expensive I would have expected them to organize original thickness glass, being so close to the USA. The 1/8" trims are too small, the 3/16" trims are too large and only stay in place with cardboard or something else squeezed in along with the glass itself.
Another issue is the print itself. The printed area is smaller than the glass itself, is slightly rotated with the upper edge not being parallel to the glass (maybe 2mm for the whole width of the glass) and sits shifted all the way to the bottom edge of the glass itself, which leaves a rather large transparent part at the top. An experimental install without trims clearly shows this.

Unfortunately, the 3/16" trims are not deep enough to cover the gap, so light shines through despite trims.
Ultimately I ended up ordering extra deep non-pinball rubber trim for the sides (11mm) and the top (15mm), which barely cover the transparent parts. At the top there is still half a millimeter of bright line left. It's better, but still not what I would expect considering the price of the product:

That will need to be dealt with by foam inside the backbox later.

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Now lets get to some before/after comparison, first without illumination and also with the pin switched on.
Even in the last image the foam from behind is not yet installed, so that bright line at the top will still disappear, once I figure out how to do that without putting any sticky tape on the glass itself.

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So, anyone who would like to install one of these, keep these catches in mind. It's not as plug and play as you would think. Still the final result looks great and I am happy with the upgrade, despite the small - and frankly completely unnecessary - quality issues.

I would suggest CPR to either sell trim, or to use different thickness glass.

Lol, yes that is actually clear to me. If I, as an end-user, can import their product to Germany, I expect it's also possible for CPR, being a business, to manage the logistics of importing sheet glass from the US to Canada.

Will do later today

That depends on their business model, margins and the willingness to pay in the target market, which we know nothing about. Do you know their current sourcing conditions, volumes they handle and associated customs-, shipping- and handling fees? Please share your insight.

First of all, trims are extrusion parts, not molding. also, they would not need to be actually made by them. There are a lot of companies out there to make such stuff cheap enough to outsource the job. they can also partner with an established manufacturer, and sell trim under their own brand or another. this would provide CPR with a complete portfolio at no additional cost involved at all. again, this has a lot to do with their business model, which we know nothing about.

What is the BEST way to go for them, I will not make make assumptions about, because I do not have confirmed facts and insight into their business. What I am describing here is a clear requirement coming from my personal hands-on experience with their product. that is free market research a company normally needs to pick up money for doing.

I do this because i really like their backglass and think that these minor hickups are unnecessary limitations that are very easy to overcome...

Wow, that is awesome. Maybe you have a good way to let them know

Here you are. The backglass is installed and lit. The translite is held infront of the DMD, and therefore not lit properly.
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The added detail in the original is hard to notice, even in person. I only started looking at that due to the request here. I didn't notice it, eventough I think I have a rather detailed approach. So IMHO nothing to worry about.