Holden Rear Sunshade

[Steve]

Brand: Holden
Price: See Paul (HSV-GTS-300)
Purchased From: HSV-GTS-300 (Paul)
Description: This basically is a rear-sunshade (though some may call it a 'roof spoiler') that fits on the G8s rear window. Though the appearance may seem like a solid black it's actually transparent and probably comparable to a 15-20% tint.

Installation: Fairly straight forward though it's recommended you have some help to line everything up. Basically all you do is clean your rear window, Attach some brackets to shade, Apply primer to window, peel the protective layer off the already attached sticky tape, place shade and call it good.
Installation Time: 5-10 minutes (+4 hours of 'drying' time before driving)
Any Installation Tips You Have: Since Paul can't ship the primer that's required you'll have to buy some locally/online. It's called '3M Primer 94' (http://www.rshughes.com/products/021200_24216.html) and 1 little 'ampule' is all you need (costs about a dollar). You just crush the tube between your fingers right behind the brush part to start using it.


Quality of Part: 10
Product Performance: 10
Would you Recommend to Others: Definitely

Any Other Comments: It's gonna take some getting used to visually :)
I'll try to get some better pictures up later

[wreckwriter]

Que mucho?

[Steve]

Paul should be able to chime in on that what one should cost - shipping is what kills it at $125 (but it did get here FAAAST) so I added some other stuff ;)

[Crazy Paul]

Yes shipping is the major cost component of this Sunshade. It's over a metre long so has to go by DHL (4 days by air to your door). Because it's triangular in section there's a lot of wasted space in the carton. You can reduce this waste if you fit 2 in the same carton.
Example we pay for a cubic of 7kg.
2x sunshades boxed only weigh 3.5kg.

1x sunshade kit delivered by DHL air TOTAL US$225

2 x sunshade kits delivered in 1 box to the same address by DHL air
TOTAL US$320


And the reason I can't send the 3M primer by air (easily) is due to its flammability.



http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/P1010234.jpg

[GeorgeInNePa]

Hint:
Buy 2, sell one.

[R.Penguin]

Ya know? Oddly enough I kinda like it. Just what I need in sunny Seattle. Need more pics installed on other color cars.

[Crazy Paul]

http://picsorban.com/upload/040.jpg

http://picsorban.com/upload/imgp0433.jpg

http://picsorban.com/upload/imgp0439.jpg

[-Ray-]

Paul, do you know the owner of that Vehicle?

[Crazy Paul]

No.
You want to know what wheels they are don't you ?

[-Ray-]

No.
You want to know what wheels they are don't you ?

Yes sir. LOL Size, brand, stagered? Etc..
Well, plus the stripes. I want my G8 to look like that car.

[Crazy Paul]

OK I've already got all the info on the track stripes. I'll PM that to you after I find out about those wheels.

[Kermit]

OK I've already got all the info on the track stripes. I'll PM that to you after I find out about those wheels.

Paul, could you send me info about the track stripes too.

Thanks.

[Crazy Paul]

OK

[Crazy Paul]

Yes sir. LOL Size, brand, stagered? Etc..
Well, plus the stripes. I want my G8 to look like that car.

There's 2 different sets of wheels shown on that red SS.
The first set crossed up on the kerb are Apec Apache 18x8 black.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/apec_apache_blk.jpg

The second set are Apec Delexi 20x8.5 black
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/IMGP0357edit.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/delexi_black.jpg

Contact here for spacing and stuff.
http://www.apecwheels.com.au/wheels.htm


You might also like Verde Kaos black.
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=1679

[LD Lee]

Apec has some nice wheels. I'm searching to see if they are carried in the states.

[R.Penguin]

No.
You want to know what wheels they are don't you ?
I gotta give it 10+ also Crazy Paul. At least on a MGM or PBM, it looks like it came from the factory. In profile, it gives the whole car a slightly different look. Now if I could just get those damn ricer-boy gawkers off my rear bumper. :p

[Night Train]

I ordered the Sunshade, I should get it today!! :woohoo: I want to install this weekend. But, I am finding it hard to get the Primer. I've gone to a hardware store and a auto store. I know that they don't know what I am talking about because they always point to a spray can.

Where would I go if I want to buy from a store or am I destined to buy online?

Thanks!

[Steve]

Online is probably your best bet, unless you can find a specialty store that carries it (industrial stuff). Only place I could find it was online and then it had to be shipped by ground too...

[Crazy Paul]

Less than 20 miles from you.

StickerCity.com
4638 Van Nuys Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

TEL: (818) 905 - 7059 Our business hours are Mon - Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM Pacific Time

http://www.stickercity.com

[Steve]

way to go Paul! :)

[Night Train]

Less than 20 miles from you.

StickerCity.com
4638 Van Nuys Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

TEL: (818) 905 - 7059 Our business hours are Mon - Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM Pacific Time

http://www.stickercity.com

Useful from across the globe. Thank you!! Interesting fact is that I used to live on the same block as this place. Remember when they started. I see that they have grown.

[Panzer Leader]

Paul, how long is the estimated service life on the 3M holding it on the car? BTW I would not run this through an automated car wash by no means. I like the look and just wondering, besides the shade and water off the rear window, I wonder if it does supply any additional downward air pressure on the car. Thanks, Chris

[Monty]

No it does not provide any downward force. It does direct the wind over the back of the trunk. I've had mine for 3 or 4 months and I didn't use any primer. I couldn't find any. The paint store had something like it but it was $32 for a 4oz bottle.

[Crazy Paul]

Paul, how long is the estimated service life on the 3M holding it on the car?

I have no idea.
The documents I have do not mention anything about which 3M product they use or how long it lasts.

[roadie709]

Paul sent you an email about the sun shades

Thanks Tom

[Z06WHO]

Make the car look more aggressive that's for sure