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ReFLeX135 · 05-09-2015, 03:12 PM

I had window tint installed in my car and they did take apart the back. They did a great job with the tint. However, I found some black plastic pieces and also noticed a purple piece not where it should be in the trunk. I also noticed that the rear speakers weren't plugged in. After fixing the power, I noticed a new rattle where the purple pieces is missing. The drivers side is the only one that rattles. Holding down the speaker fixes the issue. It is like the video below.

Should I bring this up to the installer or spend all day trying to tear apart my back seat to fix this?

Does it look like things are missing? I think #1 and #2 are missing... Here is an album of 3 pictures of the trunk:
http://imgur.com/a/WjtW7

This purple clip is what I believe to be missing:

Strange Flavor · 05-10-2015, 01:12 AM

Tough call, those little plastic pieces break all the time. Looks like they are definitely missing seeing the video. If they are a reputable shop I wouldn't think they would have a problem fixing it. I would probably say something, the sooner the better.

arkentect · 05-10-2015, 01:42 AM

why would they take the rear apart to install tint?

ReFLeX135 · 05-10-2015, 08:55 AM

I emailed them some pictures and I'll give them a call on Monday. What are those clips called? Anyone have pictures of what they look like before being installed?

dontlift19 · 05-10-2015, 10:44 PM

Those clips are what keep the plastic panel in the back attached to the metal in the rear deck. I had to take it out when I did my speaker install. That panel is pretty tricky to take out, so it's very likely they broke the clips getting it out. I didn't pay too much attention to it but I think those clips are built in to that panel, I don't think it's just a matter of buying new clips. I may be wrong though

ReFLeX135 · 05-11-2015, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dontlift19

Those clips are what keep the plastic panel in the back attached to the metal in the rear deck. I had to take it out when I did my speaker install. That panel is pretty tricky to take out, so it's very likely they broke the clips getting it out. I didn't pay too much attention to it but I think those clips are built in to that panel, I don't think it's just a matter of buying new clips. I may be wrong though

Yeah, from looking at the DIY Guide for the rear speakers I found this image, and you might be right:

arkentect · 05-11-2015, 08:11 AM

if they took out the rear panel to install tint you need to find a new tint shop. annnnddd get them to buy a new rear panel if they broke it

ReFLeX135 · 05-11-2015, 09:53 PM

I've read on these forums and others that it was necessary for the panel to be removed to install tint so I didn't think much of it. However, the guy was very polite when I told him my findings and said to bring it in and he will fix it. Not sure if he actually can without a new panel though...

Strange Flavor · 05-11-2015, 10:22 PM

He'll probably jam some towels or something in between it.

easyfame · 05-12-2015, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReFLeX135

I've read on these forums and others that it was necessary for the panel to be removed to install tint so I didn't think much of it. However, the guy was very polite when I told him my findings and said to bring it in and he will fix it. Not sure if he actually can without a new panel though...

I've had the rear deck out and unless your really REALLY rough with it, those clips are not going anywhere. You'd probably break the black fasteners at the backmost part of the deck first.

ReFLeX135 · 05-12-2015, 05:47 AM

I guess I'm just going to hope that they are off center somehow and not broken. Does anyone know how much that rear deck panel costs?

Ron71 · 05-12-2015, 05:57 AM

I am pretty sure that those clips are available separately. They appear to be the same clips that hold on the front interior a-pillar covers.

Knockoutpie · 05-13-2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by arkentect

why would they take the rear apart to install tint?

Everytime I replace speakers or need to fix something in the back seat I removed my panels also, when I do that it's really easy to tint then.

ReFLeX135 · 05-14-2015, 05:23 PM

Update:

I dropped it off on lunch. I told him specifically that the rattle is very bad and sent in images of the missing clips. Turns out they do just attach to the black pieces. However, when I picked it up he said it was ready to go and he placed in the clips. I asked if he tested the sound for rattle and he said no. He acted like it was all good to go and apologized.

I went to my car and tested the sound. It was almost exactly the same. I walked back in and we went back to hear it. He said he'd bring it in again and see what was going on and it would take 10 minutes. He decided to install some dynamat. I went in with my car this time and as he was going inside the car I asked "do you have to take the back seat out?" he replied that it wasn't necessary. He removed the side/rear panels, and reinstalled them. The rattle does seem to be gone from inside the car. However, upon exiting the car he said he'd have to replace the side panel because he scuffed it. He thought he could do it without doing that as he has before.

He showed me the damage and said he'd order the part and give me a call. It looks like the other side is slightly damaged and the back panel has a scratch on it...

Thoughts?

Images:

05-10-2015, 01:12 AM	#2
Strange Flavor Drives: 17 Fifty SS, 11 2SS, 91 LSX C1500 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 193 View My Garage	Tough call, those little plastic pieces break all the time. Looks like they are definitely missing seeing the video. If they are a reputable shop I wouldn't think they would have a problem fixing it. I would probably say something, the sooner the better.

05-10-2015, 01:42 AM	#3
arkentect Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,630	why would they take the rear apart to install tint?

05-10-2015, 08:55 AM	#4
ReFLeX135 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lansing Posts: 114	I emailed them some pictures and I'll give them a call on Monday. What are those clips called? Anyone have pictures of what they look like before being installed?

05-10-2015, 10:44 PM	#5
dontlift19 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 120	Those clips are what keep the plastic panel in the back attached to the metal in the rear deck. I had to take it out when I did my speaker install. That panel is pretty tricky to take out, so it's very likely they broke the clips getting it out. I didn't pay too much attention to it but I think those clips are built in to that panel, I don't think it's just a matter of buying new clips. I may be wrong though

05-11-2015, 08:11 AM	#7
arkentect Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,630	if they took out the rear panel to install tint you need to find a new tint shop. annnnddd get them to buy a new rear panel if they broke it

05-11-2015, 09:53 PM	#8
ReFLeX135 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lansing Posts: 114	I've read on these forums and others that it was necessary for the panel to be removed to install tint so I didn't think much of it. However, the guy was very polite when I told him my findings and said to bring it in and he will fix it. Not sure if he actually can without a new panel though...

05-11-2015, 10:22 PM	#9
Strange Flavor Drives: 17 Fifty SS, 11 2SS, 91 LSX C1500 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 193 View My Garage	He'll probably jam some towels or something in between it.

05-12-2015, 05:47 AM	#11
ReFLeX135 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lansing Posts: 114	I guess I'm just going to hope that they are off center somehow and not broken. Does anyone know how much that rear deck panel costs?

05-12-2015, 05:57 AM	#12
Ron71 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oswego IL Posts: 140	I am pretty sure that those clips are available separately. They appear to be the same clips that hold on the front interior a-pillar covers.

05-14-2015, 05:23 PM	#14
ReFLeX135 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lansing Posts: 114	Update: I dropped it off on lunch. I told him specifically that the rattle is very bad and sent in images of the missing clips. Turns out they do just attach to the black pieces. However, when I picked it up he said it was ready to go and he placed in the clips. I asked if he tested the sound for rattle and he said no. He acted like it was all good to go and apologized. I went to my car and tested the sound. It was almost exactly the same. I walked back in and we went back to hear it. He said he'd bring it in again and see what was going on and it would take 10 minutes. He decided to install some dynamat. I went in with my car this time and as he was going inside the car I asked "do you have to take the back seat out?" he replied that it wasn't necessary. He removed the side/rear panels, and reinstalled them. The rattle does seem to be gone from inside the car. However, upon exiting the car he said he'd have to replace the side panel because he scuffed it. He thought he could do it without doing that as he has before. He showed me the damage and said he'd order the part and give me a call. It looks like the other side is slightly damaged and the back panel has a scratch on it... Thoughts? Images: