GTI Scuff Plates

[Orient Express]

Personally I think that the VW ones that Orient Express has shown us are pretty ugly.

Yes they are not like having an illuminated logo, stainless steel set of scuff plates, but the are designed to hold up well in a harsh environment. They are like the Monster Mats. Gnarly and Functional.

[Corey_R]

I agree. But they still don't cover the entire sill area either. Hence the suggestion of 3M Ventureshield will:
1) can cover the entire area
2) is transparent/practically invisible
3) can be user installed in that location as the area is relatively simple.
4) could be replaced quickly and easily and cheaply if you do actually have an inconsiderate girlfriend who constantly digs her heels into the sill
5) is much cheaper than any of the VW/aftermarket accessory options show so far.

[nau]

They cover the area that is most susceptible to scratches and scuffing.

They are VW parts.

They are made out of thick plastic and are self-adheasive.

it will look acceptable on a dark color car

[MkVIGTI]

So I'm browsing eBay for VW stuff and I came across some scuff plates for the GTI.

Wasn't sure how good they would be but for about $45 landed, it worth a shot. Took about 2 weeks from Hong Kong.

The backing tape was average so I re-applied my own tape. The fronts look good and fit well.

The rear ones, not so good although I think they are still acceptable. There's a tiny curve in the existing trimwork and these are dead straight.

All in all, easy peasy for a coupla dollars.

I bought a set of these scuff plates off eBay as well and I just received them today. But to my surprise, the rear ones have Golf on it instead of GTI!

[Kwoka]

VWvortex Forums: I like it OEM - My MK6 GTI

This guy put OEM MK5 GTI sills on his MK6 GTI which looks pretty good.

[Oneofthegreats]

Hate to say it, but you fitted the rears one in the wrong spot.
They shouldn't cover the door/body seal.

Your right about the sticky tape. Even the factory ones are crap!

[Bam]

So I'm browsing eBay for VW stuff and I came across some scuff plates for the GTI.

Wasn't sure how good they would be but for about $45 landed, it worth a shot. Took about 2 weeks from Hong Kong.

The backing tape was average so I re-applied my own tape. The fronts look good and fit well.

The rear ones, not so good although I think they are still acceptable. There's a tiny curve in the existing trimwork and these are dead straight.

All in all, easy peasy for a coupla dollars.

Hi xblode

Could you possibly measure them and see if they are the right size to be mounted on the red painted part of the bodywork rather than on the plastic trim? This way if they are the correct size they would protect the paintwork and provide a better solution.

thanks Bam

[xblode]

I test fitted both the fronts & backs before applying the tape. I tried all sorts of ways but there's no other way they fit.

They are generic scuff plates and as someone said in this thread, they don't really protect anything. I kept them on 'cause they do look good.

[G-rig]

Those look alright.. Still looks a bit disjointed though.

I don't mind the ones that sit on the paint that are more subtle, they may not do as much though.

Defeats the purpose if you have to drill holes, as that's worse than a few scuffs.

Don't think they are meant to sit over the door rubber like in the second pic though, you'd get more rattles from this too.

[Oneofthegreats]

I test fitted both the fronts & backs before applying the tape. I tried all sorts of ways but there's no other way they fit.

They are generic scuff plates and as someone said in this thread, they don't really protect anything. I kept them on 'cause they do look good.

I'm not going to get into an argument, cause you own a GTI with scuff plates & I only own a mk1 golf with rust!

But I've fitted several sets of VW genuine scuff plates to mk5's & 6's & they are meant to cover up the plastic part & not the rubber door/body seal section.

The back ones don't fit the best either due to the shape & curve of the plastic trim, but they aren't meant to cover the seal.

IMHO they really are a waist of money anyway, cause for the price of the scuff plate stick on trims when they are damaged, its cheaper to replace the plastic trim if you don't have the protective scuff plates.


Also on to entry protection. The black stick on sill protection cover to cover the paint isn't a really good option either, cause you never are in that area to damage. Rather the very lower edge of the sill where you actually drag your clothes across the painted edge of the body.

Even if fitted right, its only a matter of time before the sill protection covers start to bubble anyway.

Seen this numourous times, especially on EOS'

[Corey_R]

Also on to entry protection. The black stick on sill protection cover to cover the paint isn't a really good option either, cause you never are in that area to damage. Rather the very lower edge of the sill where you actually drag your clothes across the painted edge of the body.

I'd disagree with that. Women with heels (who don't care about cars) hit this area all the time.

I'd still just protect the entire area with 3M Paint Protection Film if you actually care about protecting anything.
I think it's already been established that those GTI metal scuff plates are purely for looks, not function.

[Oneofthegreats]

I'd disagree with that. Women with heels (who don't care about cars) hit this area all the time.

I'd still just protect the entire area with 3M Paint Protection Film if you actually care about protecting anything.
I think it's already been established that those GTI metal scuff plates are purely for looks, not function.

Can't be stuffed getting into a hissy fit over plastic/stainless trim & scrathes.

Got better & more important info to read & catch up on



I only see the cars day in & day out so I don't really know too much about it.

[G-rig]

These look a bit better IMO:

[G-rig]

A strip of ppf is good for the horizontal section on the boot hatch area. All you need.

[spiff]

I've seen the ones xblode have for sale on ebay too, and they are meant as a cosmetic mod more than anything, so the placement over the plastic trim is correct and intended to be. I've yet to find these for other VW models. I bought a set for my Jetta and they cover the paintwork/metal, not the plastic. Cheap as chips compared to dealer prices, so it's a no brainer.