MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: Max99 on May 28, 2013, 05:11:11 pm

Title: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: Max99 on May 28, 2013, 05:11:11 pm
So took the plunge and bought rear side window blinds as well as a rear window blind. Opted for the more expensive set so that the rear is one piece rather than 2 with big seam going down middle.

I'm very impressed with them, took about 2 minutes to put them in (and would take 60 seconds to take them out)

They are these off ebay, not cheap but well worth it imo :) http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575009367&toolid=10001&campid=5337245808&customid=&icep_item=190585349735&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

Photos don't really do them justice (was rainy and just used my phone to quickly snap them, plus car needs a massive wash/clean)

Before
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv351%2Fsnowmax9%2F1-1_zps0ebd88a5.jpg&hash=df4b164960dd526228e16c4023ea8876cba9281d)


After
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv351%2Fsnowmax9%2F2-1_zpsab2d642d.jpg&hash=499cc3fe44793c83c226653fddb5e12412e60f24)
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: monte on May 28, 2013, 06:21:31 pm
I've got the same blinds.  :laugh:

Highly recommended  :wink:

....You need some better photos though  :ashamed:
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: marko on May 28, 2013, 06:41:13 pm
well interested in these with 2 young kiddies...
 :happy2:
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: Max99 on May 28, 2013, 10:18:29 pm
if weather gets better before friday I'll go out and take some with my big DSLR :)
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: prp74 on May 29, 2013, 10:03:12 pm
I'm also interested in these blinds. Did it take long for delivery? Also did it come with extra clips?

I've also seen something similar from www.vanstyle.co.uk, which is about £90 delivered.



Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: scopes on May 29, 2013, 11:31:28 pm
how do the clips fit in?

looks well guys !

 :happy2:
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: monte on May 30, 2013, 12:08:17 am
On the 3dr blinds you get 3 blinds and 2 tiny clips.

The 2 blinds for the side windows don't use any clips, they simply fit into the recess perfectly by bending and twisting the frame slightly. They will just snap in.

Same with the rear blind really....but you clip the 2 black clips onto the top of the blind (about 18" apart).

This just stops the top edge off the blind moving, when you use the tailgate etc.  :wink:


All in all they are amazing quality and fit!

I've taken my blinds out maybe twice in 2yrs, to clean the glass, only to find out that the glass was pretty much immaculate anyway.  :laugh:
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: scopes on May 30, 2013, 04:24:19 am
 :happy2:

Thanks Carlo, this could be something I will consider getting, rather than having the windows tinted.
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: Max99 on May 30, 2013, 09:18:10 am
Yep as posted they literally take 2 minutes to put in and 30 seconds to take out. Clips just on the rear that simply stop the blind coming loose when boot is open.

:)
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: Max99 on June 09, 2013, 10:41:23 am
after a wash

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/976701_10151659686969617_1106655704_o.jpg)
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: chrisr763 on June 11, 2013, 11:23:54 pm
JELOUSY HAS SET IN
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: pitsirikas on June 13, 2013, 08:54:23 pm
I've also seen something similar from www.vanstyle.co.uk, which is about £90 delivered.

Τwo pieces rear blind there....you'll have a vertical fat "line" in the middle of your rear window..........!!!!!

I prefer these.............

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575009367&toolid=10001&campid=5337245808&customid=&icep_item=190585349735&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: Max99 on June 13, 2013, 09:13:56 pm
I'm also interested in these blinds. Did it take long for delivery? Also did it come with extra clips?

I've also seen something similar from www.vanstyle.co.uk, which is about £90 delivered.

Delivery was v. quick, quicker than i'd expect from a UK seller (they come from germany) so took like 3-4 days to get here.

And as above said, the £90 ones have big seam down middle in rear window as made from 2 pieces
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: scopes on June 13, 2013, 09:26:37 pm
So the £109.67 + £12.75 delivery , would be the better ones to go for with no seams?
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: marko on June 13, 2013, 11:14:59 pm
GB????
 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: scopes on June 13, 2013, 11:25:44 pm
GB????
 :laugh: :laugh:

x2  :happy2:
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: monte on June 14, 2013, 07:12:57 am

Delivery was v. quick, quicker than i'd expect from a UK seller (they come from germany) so took like 3-4 days to get here.

And as above said, the £90 ones have big seam down middle in rear window as made from 2 pieces


Yeah mine came super quick too.  :happy2:

Courier was here 7am on day 3  :congrats:


If I remember l'll take some better pics of mine today to add to this thread.
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: pitsirikas on June 15, 2013, 05:15:05 pm
GB????
 :laugh: :laugh:

x2  :happy2:

x3  :happy2:
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: Saintsteve on June 15, 2013, 07:57:25 pm
I've also seen something similar from www.vanstyle.co.uk, which is about £90 delivered.

Τwo pieces rear blind there....you'll have a vertical fat "line" in the middle of your rear window..........!!!!!

I prefer these.............

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575009367&toolid=10001&campid=5337245808&customid=&icep_item=190585349735&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

Ever taken a photograph at a zoo in front of the cage bars before at close up??

That black bar after a very short time isn't a problem   :wink:
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: pitsirikas on June 16, 2013, 08:06:55 am
I've also seen something similar from www.vanstyle.co.uk, which is about £90 delivered.

Τwo pieces rear blind there....you'll have a vertical fat "line" in the middle of your rear window..........!!!!!

I prefer these.............

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575009367&toolid=10001&campid=5337245808&customid=&icep_item=190585349735&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

Ever taken a photograph at a zoo in front of the cage bars before at close up??

That black bar after a very short time isn't a problem   :wink:

Agreed.... :drinking:

Ever taken a photograph in an aquarium?

No bars at all..... :wink:
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: T6 SUR on November 18, 2013, 09:44:53 pm
Anyone got a link to these still ?
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: MC71 on November 18, 2013, 11:13:30 pm
^^^^ eBay......

~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-5-3door-2004-2008-WINDOW-SUN-SHADE-BLIND-SCREEN-tint-tuning-privacy-kit-/190585349735?clk_rvr_id=549744627453)

 :happy2:
Title: Re: GTi Blinds - Before & After Pics
Post by: T6 SUR on November 19, 2013, 02:57:54 pm
^^^^ eBay......

~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-5-3door-2004-2008-WINDOW-SUN-SHADE-BLIND-SCREEN-tint-tuning-privacy-kit-/190585349735?clk_rvr_id=549744627453)

 :happy2:


Cheers