Removing rear shelf

bryan · 06-09-2005, 00:06

Hi, looking to get the windows tinted on the Superb, but the guy l went to said l would need to remove the rear shelf before he would even think of doing it for me, my question is does anyone know just how l might go about this and if it is a tough or easy job

Thanks in advance for any help ye can give me on this

johnjohnhealy · 06-09-2005, 01:31

Depends if you mean the trim that covers the shelf or the actual shelf itself, look up from inside the boot and you will see the metalwork that forms part of the structure of the car, obviously this aint going no-where!!

Does your superb have the split fold seats? if so it shouldn't be to much trouble to remove the trim, if not - good luck, you'll need it!!

I can understand why he doesn't want to entertain it, even cleaning the back window can be a difficult process sometimes, I guess its cos you have to stretch so far to reach the bottom of the glass and its quite a narrow angle too.

**GAFF** · 06-09-2005, 21:09

Hey Bryan make sure they don't get some free advertising space on the back window. They may put it between Tint & Window

Dr Zoidberg · 06-09-2005, 21:20

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Originally Posted by bryan

Hi, looking to get the windows tinted on the Superb, but the guy l went to said l would need to remove the rear shelf before he would even think of doing it for me, my question is does anyone know just how l might go about this:

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devonutopia · 06-09-2005, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Dr zoidberg

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And I'll happily come along with one and do the job for you.

Kentish · 06-09-2005, 21:32

Knowing what a cow the rear window is to clean, the only suggestion I can make is to tint the glass with the rear window removed, then have it re-bonded back into place. I'm afraid I cant see any other way of getting a decent finish.

atsu · 07-09-2005, 20:44

I had my rear window tinted, and had no grief from the guy who did the tints whatsoever.

johnjohnhealy · 08-09-2005, 16:35

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Originally Posted by atsu

I had my rear window tinted, and had no grief from the guy who did the tints whatsoever.

I guess there's a bit of advice there then - A true professional will do the job and do it well.

bryan · 08-09-2005, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Dr zoidberg

http://tinyurl.com/dajlr

think will give that 1 a skip for now, try something easier like some TNT

06-09-2005, 00:06	#1
bryan Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cork City, Ireland Posts: 891 Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Removing rear shelf Hi, looking to get the windows tinted on the Superb, but the guy l went to said l would need to remove the rear shelf before he would even think of doing it for me, my question is does anyone know just how l might go about this and if it is a tough or easy job Thanks in advance for any help ye can give me on this

06-09-2005, 21:09	#3
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,648 Thanks: 19 Thanked 56 Times in 55 Posts	Hey Bryan make sure they don't get some free advertising space on the back window. They may put it between Tint & Window __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

06-09-2005, 21:32	#6
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Knowing what a cow the rear window is to clean, the only suggestion I can make is to tint the glass with the rear window removed, then have it re-bonded back into place. I'm afraid I cant see any other way of getting a decent finish. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

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06-09-2005, 01:31	#2
johnjohnhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK south east Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Depends if you mean the trim that covers the shelf or the actual shelf itself, look up from inside the boot and you will see the metalwork that forms part of the structure of the car, obviously this aint going no-where!! Does your superb have the split fold seats? if so it shouldn't be to much trouble to remove the trim, if not - good luck, you'll need it!! I can understand why he doesn't want to entertain it, even cleaning the back window can be a difficult process sometimes, I guess its cos you have to stretch so far to reach the bottom of the glass and its quite a narrow angle too.

07-09-2005, 20:44	#7
atsu Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London England Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had my rear window tinted, and had no grief from the guy who did the tints whatsoever.