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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: neo66 on 20 March 2009, 15:50

Title: VW Rear Blind.
Post by: neo66 on 20 March 2009, 15:50: Does anyone have the genuine rear VW blind in their motor????????
Seen one on ebay, BUT I want to know If I have to screw into the roof lining (Aint to keen on going into fabric/plastic)
Want a cheaper way of tinting :nerd:
Any info will be great thanks!
Title: Re: VW Rear Blind.
Post by: stealthwolf on 20 March 2009, 18:52: VW (http://www.volkswagenaccessories.co.uk/accessories/details?part_no=1K0064360) have one for £51. Might be cheaper from the stealers.
Title: Re: VW Rear Blind.
Post by: SussexSteve on 20 March 2009, 20:27: Quote from: neo66 on 20 March 2009, 15:50
Does anyone have the genuine rear VW blind in their motor????????
Seen one on ebay, BUT I want to know If I have to screw into the roof lining (Aint to keen on going into fabric/plastic)
Want a cheaper way of tinting :nerd:
Any info will be great thanks!

I have the VW blind in my car. I think I paid about £30 but it was a while back. You drill two small holes in the parcel shelf for the blind unit, which are invisible when fitted. The top is held by two metal clips that hook over the return of the roof lining. No drilling or holes there. When not in use you can easily unhook it and it retracts into the reel. HTH
Title: Re: VW Rear Blind.
Post by: neo66 on 21 March 2009, 09:52: Sounds the biz , ok matie thanks, may invest in one when I find a job (Redundancy sucks :angry: :angry: :angry:)
P.s, what colours your Gti, try n keep a look out for it as your in sussex!!? :grin:
Title: Re: VW Rear Blind.
Post by: SussexSteve on 22 March 2009, 18:30: Quote from: neo66 on 21 March 2009, 09:52
Sounds the biz , ok matie thanks, may invest in one when I find a job (Redundancy sucks :angry: :angry: :angry:)
P.s, what colours your Gti, try n keep a look out for it as your in sussex!!? :grin:

np, took me about 5 mins to fit, mainly because I checked the alignment 3 times before drilling the small holes in the parcel shelf. The car is a Diamond black 3 door, mainly around Horsham, Brighton areas. Cheers
Title: Re: VW Rear Blind.
Post by: neo66 on 03 April 2009, 21:04: Can anybody PLEASE PLEASE tell me the difference between these two blinds from the VW accessories page as theirs two different prices???

Part No. 5M0064360 at £50

(http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/neo66_bucket/511k0064360.jpg)

Part No. 1k0064360 at £51

(http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/neo66_bucket/505m0064360.jpg)
Title: Re: VW Rear Blind.
Post by: stealthwolf on 03 April 2009, 21:45: Dunno - your best bet is to jot down both numbers and prices and head down to a local stealer and ask them.
Title: Re: VW Rear Blind.
Post by: mrlapou on 05 April 2009, 16:33: My inexpensive rear blind. If adjusted properly, the creases can be removed. Bought of eBay for £6.

Start with this

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/MrLapou/GTi%20Sunshade/Sunshadejpg.jpg)

Install this way
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/MrLapou/GTi%20Sunshade/Sunshadeinstalled1jpg.jpg)

End result
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/MrLapou/GTi%20Sunshade/Sunshadeinstalledrearviewjpg.jpg)
Title: Re: VW Rear Blind.
Post by: neo66 on 06 April 2009, 11:27: Ok, found out the difference between the to blinds: ones for a Golf and the others for a Golf Plus! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
£51 plus Vat. On the other side, they had 1 in stock due to someone ordering it and never returned! 20% discount for me ta!
DUFFMAN say's OH YEAA!! :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: VW Rear Blind.
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 07 April 2009, 17:49: I've had the VW blind on mine from virtually new:
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t108/Teutonic_Tamer/Golf%20V/rearblind1.jpg)

But I recently also swapped the rear glass for the black tint privacy glass - and it looks :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: VW Rear Blind.
Post by: ifti on 07 April 2009, 18:22: I hav ethe tinted privacy glass on the back, and rear windows etc - but I wouldnt mind it on the front windows as well TBH!
Title: Re: VW Rear Blind.
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 07 April 2009, 19:27: Quote from: ifti on 07 April 2009, 18:22
I hav ethe tinted privacy glass on the back, and rear windows etc - but I wouldnt mind it on the front windows as well TBH!

Then you would seriously be breaking the law. There are strict regulations concering automotive glazing - all windows from the "B" pillar forward must have a minimum light transmission of 70%, and the front screen must be (i think) 85%. Which explains why no car manufacturer will fit, nor supply "privacy" style tinted glass for the front side windows.