Door Sill Scuffs
04-05-2018, 08:07 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
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Door Sill Scuffs
Every 911 I have owned (and the Boxster I had) somewhat quickly accumulated scuffs from shoes hitting the door sill as you get in and out of the car. I’m talking about the plastic piece with the switches for the frunk and the service lid. After a while they can get fairly unsightly. Has anyone found a magic potion that will get them close to original? Or some sort of protectant to keep it from happening in the first place? I read on RL about someone who painted his but I would think the problem would eventually get worse than not painting it in the first place. Those suckers are expensive so replacing them every now and then is not a good option either. Thanks
04-05-2018, 08:51 PM
#4
Nordschleife Master
PPF or buy some faux carbon fiber or black vinyl wrap. Vinyl wrap is easy to put on using a heat gun or hair dryer and when it gets nasty, just take it off and put a new piece on
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04-05-2018, 11:02 PM
#8
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04-05-2018, 11:13 PM
#9
Burning Brakes
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That’s the ultimate solution 
I went down to my garage and rummaged through the myriad of car care products that I have. One caught my eye, Plexus, so I got a microfiber towel and armed with the spray can of Plexus, gave it a whirl. Sprayed some Plexus on the towel and then wiped it into the sill and it made a huge difference in the appearance of the plastic. Of course I did it at night under fluorescent lighting, but it looks really good for now; I’ll look at it in daylight tomorrow. I also ordered a couple of the products mentioned earlier before I tried the Plexus, but as of now there is a marked improvement and the sills look great.
I went down to my garage and rummaged through the myriad of car care products that I have. One caught my eye, Plexus, so I got a microfiber towel and armed with the spray can of Plexus, gave it a whirl. Sprayed some Plexus on the towel and then wiped it into the sill and it made a huge difference in the appearance of the plastic. Of course I did it at night under fluorescent lighting, but it looks really good for now; I’ll look at it in daylight tomorrow. I also ordered a couple of the products mentioned earlier before I tried the Plexus, but as of now there is a marked improvement and the sills look great.
Last edited by flickroll; 04-05-2018 at 11:56 PM.
04-05-2018, 11:23 PM
#10
Pro
As a LAST resort before replacing a scuffed sill, you can use a heat gun to "sweat" the scuffs out. It takes some skill not to overheat them however. You need to remove them before heating.
I wrapped mine with carbon fiber vinyl.
I wrapped mine with carbon fiber vinyl.
04-05-2018, 11:46 PM
#11
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I have always scuffed those panels and felt guilty about it—even though they are clearly wear items. Then a friend (who had annoyingly perfect sills) suggested putting my seat back whenever I got out of my car...and bingo: no more scuffs. Also avoids wear on the bolster and scrapes to the steering wheel from brads on jeans, etc. Worth a try, and YMMV, but it works beautifully on my 991.2 Carrera. Also easier on my body, getting in and out. And one more reason to go with 4WSS+ or LWBS—as the manual fore-aft makes it a very easy and fast move.
04-06-2018, 12:39 AM
#12
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@stout, you have the entry comfort checked in the PCM right? It moves the seats back for exit and entry, that certainly helps like you say. Edit: my bad, you have manual seats, but for others it's worth noting.
I've found that it's usually material coming off your shoe soles onto the sill, so it cleans up ok. And for me it's any car I own, high or low, there's a natural gravity unexplored in science for foot to sill attraction.
I've found that it's usually material coming off your shoe soles onto the sill, so it cleans up ok. And for me it's any car I own, high or low, there's a natural gravity unexplored in science for foot to sill attraction.
04-06-2018, 01:53 AM
#13
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You will not get them out, trust me I tried everything, solution, replace them for $89. I did not put the on my car, this happened as it was on the lot for 2 months with dumb *** people dragging their shoes on the trim. Will not happen with me. Service time = Blue take on sills.
04-06-2018, 02:36 AM
#14
IMHO we should all accept a difference between wear and damage. Wear happens when you use a car with care and can be perfectly attractive. The shiny patina of a steering wheel, a few stone chips in the front, etc. My early 911 has great patina and I wouldn't want it to look new, because it's not a new car. Damage is when you curb the rims or tear the seat bolster or get door dings and scratches. Door sill scuffs are in the category of patina. Enjoy driving your car and accept that the scuffs aren't damage, but indicators of your enjoyment of your car.
04-06-2018, 09:27 AM
#15
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I’ve had good results using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser with a little detail spray as a lubricant.
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