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Location: Holmfirth
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Re: Anyone have pics of them installed / from interior ?
nashvegas wrote:
Thanks -- these are exactly what I'm looking for -- but I dont want chintzy aftermarket things ! Any one have photos of the palm automotive shades on an LR3 or RRSport?
If no one else sorts pics out I can do it but possibly not til the weekend
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28th Apr 2010 6:38 pm
blowpipe
Member Since: 07 May 2009
Location: lightwater
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I had mine from Palm Automotive. My only criticism is that the shades for the hatchback section kept falling off, as the clips supplied didn't do the job. This is probably down to the frequent opening/closing of the hatch. Anyone else had this problem or can suggest a solution? I'm currently on the look-out for some small 'z' shaped clips that may work.
15th May 2010 3:12 pm
discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
Location: Manchester
Posts: 1416
I'll second that blowpipe: the gap in the rear tailgate plastic trim where they're supposed to clip in is just too big and they fall off. Am just wondering though if it's the trim that needs adjusting/fixing as I doubt the gap was meant to be more than 1-2mm... Mine are not falling of though (yet) as they fit is quite tight and pressure keeps them in place it seems...
I'll try to get some pictures up though the car is still in the garage... and I'm miles away from it at the mo
15th May 2010 7:53 pm
discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
Location: Manchester
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Here's a few pics:
1) Self adhesive clips (VERY strong!)
2) Outside view of second row shades
3) Distant view of side with all shades fitted
4) Third row screen from inside
5) Tailgate screens from outside
15th May 2010 8:18 pm
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The better performance it is the possible dissasemble in ten seconds.
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15th May 2010 9:23 pm
blowpipe
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Thanks Biz, was beginning to think it was just me!
Yes, the supplied clips were very loose. I lost two soon after as they tend to fall out of the trim. Not sure that the gap is at fault, more the size and design of the clip.
The rear two side one have been rock solid, no problem, and the rear doors ones have been fine up until the kids decided that they didn't like them .
15th May 2010 11:11 pm
mrandmrsh
Member Since: 25 Sep 2008
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 487
I have found the tailgate window is ok having 'flexed' the steel frame of the shade a bit to bend it out of shape to hold the clips against the trim better and then fix the clips firmly to the trim and twist them to push hard against the trim rather than just slot in place.
Not had any falling down tho occasionally give them a shove to keep em in place (maybe once a fortnight or so).
Great purchase, helping to keep the interior cool. I only have mine fitted to the tailgate and boot space at the moment though as I have removed them from my old D3 and put them in my new (to me) D3 and don't have any spare sticky pads for the rear passenger doors fixing brackets.
Anyone any ideas where you can get the (super) sticky little tabs from that hold the clips in place?
Cheers
Craig2012 Defender 110 XS Utility 2.2
2012 D4 Commercial 255 8-speed, Active diff, lots of extras on order, comes Sept - ORDER CANCELLED (isn't divorce expensive....?)
2008/08 D3 HSE G4 - part exchanged for the 110
1987 110 CSW with 200 Tdi (now gone)
2007/57 D3 TDV6 HSE - NOW GONE owned 1/oct/08 to 31/dec/09
2007 Seat Altea Freetrack4 170 tdi (wife's car, wife now gone!)
25th May 2010 9:49 am
mrandmrsh
Member Since: 25 Sep 2008
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 487
Just emailed the original suppliers to ask if they have any sticky pads. They come with brackets in a set.
A pack of extra clips £6.50 +vat set
P+P £ 2.50 +vat
Ouch!
Anyone know where to get the super sticky pads or do I just chance my arm on eBay?
Cheers
C2012 Defender 110 XS Utility 2.2
2012 D4 Commercial 255 8-speed, Active diff, lots of extras on order, comes Sept - ORDER CANCELLED (isn't divorce expensive....?)
2008/08 D3 HSE G4 - part exchanged for the 110
1987 110 CSW with 200 Tdi (now gone)
2007/57 D3 TDV6 HSE - NOW GONE owned 1/oct/08 to 31/dec/09
2007 Seat Altea Freetrack4 170 tdi (wife's car, wife now gone!)
25th May 2010 11:16 am
al cope
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I contacted the suppliers (Nottingham I think), and they sent me a set of clips free of charge.
Otherwise, the sticky pads used to hold the inside mirror on some cars is pretty strong. get one and cut it into small bits of the correct size.
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25th May 2010 8:03 pm
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... I have too
al cope wrote:
I contacted the suppliers (Nottingham I think), and they sent me a set of clips free of charge.
Otherwise, the sticky pads used to hold the inside mirror on some cars is pretty strong. get one and cut it into small bits of the correct size.
Al
... or the sticky pads designed for number plates, cut down to size
(taken your advise Al and bought a set! Fitted today - great (pictures in my gallery)
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Mine are not falling of though (yet) as they fit is quite tight and pressure keeps them in place it seems...
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