Side sill protection ...
12-14-17, 11:14 AM
#3
Pole Position
In really bad weather or roads or tracking you might try
removable (washable) Self-Adhering 3 mil Plastic Film that I use at the track on rocker panels, and hood.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/32285918137...84.m1558.l2649
This fast but ugly.
Another thing that helps is temporary mud flaps that I use on the front for long trips. I remove them when not needed.
You can use the existing 3 mount holes behind each front wheel. Have to buy the material, create
a paper template and transfer the holes to the plastic flaps, drill and then attach. Notice the lower plastic pin gets replaced with a bolt so it screws in.
Put them on with the wheels turned to the max. Shim up in depressions with a washer as needed.
I put a little glue on the bolt screws to make sure they dont come out on rough roads until I unscrew then.
I can not imagine driving my RC-F in Alaska!!
Get the ones in black instead of black and red. See pdf. Not perfect but better than nothing.
12-14-17, 11:16 AM
#4
Thank you.
Actually I was talking about the interior piece, where your feet touches when you get in and out of the car (i am not sure the correct name for it).
My kids usually go on it, before jumping out of the car
I found this video, but it just does a bit, I am talking about the whole piece.
Actually I was talking about the interior piece, where your feet touches when you get in and out of the car (i am not sure the correct name for it).
My kids usually go on it, before jumping out of the car
I found this video, but it just does a bit, I am talking about the whole piece.
12-14-17, 11:35 AM
#6
Pole Position
Ok got it.
I had some film put on the sill Lexus plate but not on the sill, but it does get scuffed my by wife's boots, but better the film instead of the paint
because the edge is exposed. I guess you could put several film strips on, metal plate, sill and rocker areas. This issue is the seams between them
can fill with mud but at least the surface would be protected.
If you want a temp solution for muddy time, you might try the Self-Adhering 3 mil Plastic Film and do it with one piece which you can pull off and wash
and re-apply that same piece. eBay or Amazon sells it but its a bit pricey but less than XPEL.
XPEL has the advantage that is more permanent and self-heals with hot water but I have not tried it myself.
I had some film put on the sill Lexus plate but not on the sill, but it does get scuffed my by wife's boots, but better the film instead of the paint
because the edge is exposed. I guess you could put several film strips on, metal plate, sill and rocker areas. This issue is the seams between them
can fill with mud but at least the surface would be protected.
If you want a temp solution for muddy time, you might try the Self-Adhering 3 mil Plastic Film and do it with one piece which you can pull off and wash
and re-apply that same piece. eBay or Amazon sells it but its a bit pricey but less than XPEL.
XPEL has the advantage that is more permanent and self-heals with hot water but I have not tried it myself.
Last edited by rjmalm; 12-14-17 at 11:50 AM.
12-14-17, 11:50 AM
#7
Ok got it.
I had some film put here as well, but it does get scuffed my by wife's boots, but better the film instead of the paint.
You might try the Self-Adhering 3 mil Plastic Film which you can pull off and wash
and re-apply that same piece. eBay or Amazon sells it but its a bit pricey but less than XPEL.
XPEL has the advantage that is more permanent and self-heals with hot water but I have not tried it myself.
I had some film put here as well, but it does get scuffed my by wife's boots, but better the film instead of the paint.
You might try the Self-Adhering 3 mil Plastic Film which you can pull off and wash
and re-apply that same piece. eBay or Amazon sells it but its a bit pricey but less than XPEL.
XPEL has the advantage that is more permanent and self-heals with hot water but I have not tried it myself.
Something like these?
https://www.laminator.com/3-mil-25-x...gaAk8fEALw_wcB
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12-14-17, 12:03 PM
#9
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Ok got it.
I had some film put on the sill Lexus plate but not on the sill, but it does get scuffed my by wife's boots, but better the film instead of the paint
because the edge is exposed. I guess you could put several film strips on, metal plate, sill and rocker areas. This issue is the seams between them
can fill with mud but at least the surface would be protected.
If you want a temp solution for muddy time, you might try the Self-Adhering 3 mil Plastic Film and do it with one piece which you can pull off and wash
and re-apply that same piece. eBay or Amazon sells it but its a bit pricey but less than XPEL.
XPEL has the advantage that is more permanent and self-heals with hot water but I have not tried it myself.
You will have to test the lamination plastic to see if it will stick. I think the car protection films all have some water soluble adhesive on one side.
If you really want a cheap ugly temp solution you could type food Press and Seal and go right over the seams and remove it and
the dirt often. Might not be thick enough for you kids boot scrapes. Maybe sure your paint is clean before any application of films.
I had some film put on the sill Lexus plate but not on the sill, but it does get scuffed my by wife's boots, but better the film instead of the paint
because the edge is exposed. I guess you could put several film strips on, metal plate, sill and rocker areas. This issue is the seams between them
can fill with mud but at least the surface would be protected.
If you want a temp solution for muddy time, you might try the Self-Adhering 3 mil Plastic Film and do it with one piece which you can pull off and wash
and re-apply that same piece. eBay or Amazon sells it but its a bit pricey but less than XPEL.
XPEL has the advantage that is more permanent and self-heals with hot water but I have not tried it myself.
You will have to test the lamination plastic to see if it will stick. I think the car protection films all have some water soluble adhesive on one side.
If you really want a cheap ugly temp solution you could type food Press and Seal and go right over the seams and remove it and
the dirt often. Might not be thick enough for you kids boot scrapes. Maybe sure your paint is clean before any application of films.
12-14-17, 12:05 PM
#10
Ok got it.
I had some film put on the sill Lexus plate but not on the sill, but it does get scuffed my by wife's boots, but better the film instead of the paint
because the edge is exposed. I guess you could put several film strips on, metal plate, sill and rocker areas. This issue is the seams between them
can fill with mud but at least the surface would be protected.
If you want a temp solution for muddy time, you might try the Self-Adhering 3 mil Plastic Film and do it with one piece which you can pull off and wash
and re-apply that same piece. eBay or Amazon sells it but its a bit pricey but less than XPEL.
XPEL has the advantage that is more permanent and self-heals with hot water but I have not tried it myself.
You will have to test the lamination plastic to see if it will stick. I think the car protection films all have some water soluble adhesive on one side.
If you really want a cheap ugly temp solution you could type food Press and Seal and go right over the seams and remove it and
the dirt often. Might not be thick enough for you kids boot scrapes. Maybe sure your paint is clean before any application of films.
I had some film put on the sill Lexus plate but not on the sill, but it does get scuffed my by wife's boots, but better the film instead of the paint
because the edge is exposed. I guess you could put several film strips on, metal plate, sill and rocker areas. This issue is the seams between them
can fill with mud but at least the surface would be protected.
If you want a temp solution for muddy time, you might try the Self-Adhering 3 mil Plastic Film and do it with one piece which you can pull off and wash
and re-apply that same piece. eBay or Amazon sells it but its a bit pricey but less than XPEL.
XPEL has the advantage that is more permanent and self-heals with hot water but I have not tried it myself.
You will have to test the lamination plastic to see if it will stick. I think the car protection films all have some water soluble adhesive on one side.
If you really want a cheap ugly temp solution you could type food Press and Seal and go right over the seams and remove it and
the dirt often. Might not be thick enough for you kids boot scrapes. Maybe sure your paint is clean before any application of films.
The picture you posted is EXACTLY what I need
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