Originally Posted by K464TGV

Ok - bit of a development. Although I've considered some pre-owned seals, I asked East Kent to send me a sample of the trim they advertise for £38 a corner. They were very accommodating and although would like to make these look like the originals, they explained that it has become difficult to replicate the recessed line, but said with confidence they would look fine as a set and do the job.
Although it does look different, and you would need to buy a set so the car doesn't look odd, the sample fits the car really well and as its new stuff and looks very well made I think it will last a long time.
Besides based on the sample, you would have to be pretty critical to think this in not in keeping with the car....but this is just my opinion.
Sadly until somebody can start making them look exactly the same, this stuff looks like it will do a good job and I sometimes feel far too much emphasis is placed on originality when in reality if using pre-owned stuff either costs too much or won't last, surely buying the alternative makes sense. At some point this stuff will be the norm....might as well embrace it now, and I can't say it's something I pay too much attention to....well only if its bubbled and rusty, like the originals.....grrrrr.....
I have done some shopping around as-well which has made my decision firm - an Rs Breakers up North wants £72 a corner + postage and the examples they have shown me are green with algae and already bubbling at the edges. And another Sierra shop have quoted £85 a corner + p&p. At nearly three hundred pounds for the lower end and four hundred at the upper, this is just insane and seems to be exploiting people.....don't get me wrong certain things cost a lot and this is justified (engines, interiors etc) but weather strips for four hundred pounds...madness. Once lockdown has ended and my delivery comes through I will share pics and show you that the alternative is a good option. Cheers to those that have been in touch....but hopefully more of you will join my way of thinking.