Load sill protection strip

[karicta]

Hopefully my r36 wagon will be delivered this week?!
Has anyone had the sill protection (from VW) put on?
They want $220 for it, but given the large dog that will be in and out the back this may be a good investment if it protects the rear bumper, but it still seems pricey for a piece of contact...
Anyone know of any cheaper (or better) alternatives to the genuine VW 'part'?

[ope126]

Try this; http://www.ducoscratch.com.au/

[karicta]

cheers, looks good and only $50

have you tried their protective films at all?

[ope126]

The same thing is available from VW Parts for $80.00.
So looks like they are charging you abit for labour.

I will be getting mine from Duco Scratch.

Just mild soapy water, position and then squeegy on.

Will let you know how it goes...

[Umai Naa!!]

It's genuine 3M stuff. I see it as good value, given you get everything you need to apply it.

Worth noting, don't apply heat to it.

[Caddyman]

I've just oredered the rear bumper protection kit so will let you guys know how it goes too!

Matthew

[Umai Naa!!]

As you peel the backing off, spray soap over the adhesive, as well as the bumper. This will assist in positioning. Then use the squeagie suppiled, to push the soapy water out.

[Swallowtail]

I got one a week or so ago, but haven't put it on yet... there's a scratch on the sill (doh!) that I need to fix first...

[nivek]

Is there a product to protect the area behind the door handles from scratches caused by fingernails and rings?

[Umai Naa!!]

The same stuff used to act as an invisible car bra could probably be used. Heat may be required to get it to curve, though. I've tried similar stuff on a New Beetle's headlights once. Was not successful.

[karicta]

anyone applied (or had applied) either option yet?

comments?

[adrock]

I know sill protection is a worthwhile investment, but after seeing one of the adhesive ones that had been fitted for a while I thought it looked pretty tacky so I opted for the stainless version instead. Got it off ebay and it took about 10 minutes to install. I reckon it's come up a treat and the pic doesn't do it justice. If anything it actually adds to the finish of the vehicle.

[Rocket36]

Nice... Hopefully scratches won't stande out too much if they (unfortunately) occur.

[adrock]

Hmmmm...hadn't thought about that one. Probably be able to polish out any small ones. I've always had a similar thing on my Subaru's but they were rubber so it was never a concern.

[ope126]

Ok so I applied the load sill protection from Ducoscratch for the Wagon, went on a treat!
While I was at it, I also did the 4 doors, door sills. The front two look great, however the rear did not turn out well at all.

I guess that is what you get for DIY!

Anyway, I will take the car and get the rears removed and replaced professionally.