LHD Sunblind

[S Liner]

I remember reading about this issue lately on another forum.
Don't know if the 8V are bonded on in the same way but have a look at post #12 on here:

Obtrusive safety warning on near side sun visor (both sides) - Skoda Octavia III (2013 onward) - BRISKODA.net - The Skoda Forum and Community

The guide looks like its on a 2010 GTI...

 

[PilotAudi]

This looks pretty good. Who is going to be the first to try it?
What alcohol is best to use? Polish Vodka or maybe schnapps !

 

[Itguy]

Hmmm.

I've got some isoprop in the garage so i am tempted to have a go at this when i get my car. What's the absolute worst case scenario - i have to buy a LHD sun visor for £80, which would fix the "problem" anyway.

Got to be worth a go.

 

[PilotAudi]

We will all be watching with interest!

 

[J6YAK]

Hmmm.

I've got some isoprop in the garage so i am tempted to have a go at this when i get my car. What's the absolute worst case scenario - i have to buy a LHD sun visor for £80, which would fix the "problem" anyway.

Got to be worth a go.

Go for it Itguy, step up to the mark and take one for the team!!!................Good Luck!!

 

[Itguy]

Gulp

 

[PilotAudi]

You could just sneak into the local dealer with a cloth and your isoprop ;-)

 

[Silky-S3]

I keep meaning to pop into my dealer and order this. Don't think it will come off, seems to be under a plastic film of some sort that covers the whole blind.

 

[Nimbus265]

Has anyone used the alcohol removal technique successfully?

 

[h5djr]

Looking at the German eBay site they seem to be priced at €29.99 + €18.90 postage.
A lot cheaper than the £75 UK part from a dealership.
As I will be in German for two weeks in October I may order one and have it delivered to my hotel.

 

[veeeight]

It's amazing what you can get on room service these days

 

[glospete]

I honestly never even notice mine but the more you keep mentioning it ........

 

[The Challinor]

Looking at the German eBay site they seem to be priced at €29.99 + €18.90 postage.
A lot cheaper than the £75 UK part from a dealership.
As I will be in German for two weeks in October I may order one and have it delivered to my hotel.

Take a big case and get a group buy on the go! Lol

 

[cuke2u]

I honestly never even notice mine but the more you keep mentioning it ........

I only see mine if I look hard, doesn't bother me in the slightest....

 

[JohnM100]

I agree. I thought I would hate it but actually rarely even notice it.

 

[lucas-suisse]

Agreed...

 

[veeeight]

I don't notice it in day to day driving.

 

[Pulp84]

I have yet to notice it either when driving

 

[h5djr]

I agree I don't really notice mine any more especially as I have a silver headlining.

Would I consider paying £75 to replace it - No. Would I consider £25 - possibly.