TAILWAG

I also tried this after I bought my 07 turbo...the previous owner did a number on it. I am going to try to tackle the outter sills...but can't figure out for the life of me how to remove those...

kkswow12

i am considering having them covered in leather...will report back...

Spokane5150

I use a scotch brite pad and work in a straight line from front to back. Then I put some wheel protect polish on a rag working in the same direction. This process brightens up the door sill and works great.

Spokane5150

Do a search on 6-Speed. There was a guy that had is center counsel done at a place in Michigan Detroit area. It look pretty nice but I didn't think it looked factory.

Dutchie in NC

Does the paint wear off over time creating color differences between the original part and the painted part?

Spokane5150

This is great write up.

I've seen this type repair on Trucks TV show on Speed a few weekends ago and was actually going to attempt this myself. I went to Autozone to buy the paint but couldn't figure out if I needed a flat or semi-gloss so this DIY write up is perfect. The only thing I might recommend is lightly sanding and deep scratches out and washing with TSP real well to get all the grease and dirt off the plastic. I think taking a Scotch pad to rough up the plastic would hurt. The Trucks guy highly recommended proper cleaning so the paint sticks well.

I'm going to try this. The only downside is that it looks like crap and I'll have to buy new parts which I was going to do anyway.

I tried it...it looks like crap....I ordered new sills from Suncoastparts.com today. I didn't like the texture and it doesn't look stock to me. I'd rather spend the $250 and buy new.

Orient Express

Mothers aluminum wheel polish cleans up the bright door sill plates perfectly.

Great write-up, I have a 2002 996, and have the exact same problem. Went down to Ace and got a can for $5.50 and will do the touch-up tomorrow.

Thanks

Zeus993

Excellent. I'll try this with some Mother's Wheel Polish on the weekend.

bradyb

Here's another paint option:
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...beS38K155C5Rgl

Goes on even, dries fast, doesn't run - really amazing stuff. And once it's cured it doesn't chip or flake off. I've been using this for years on plastic, metal, and wood and have always been surprised at the results.

Orient Express

If you have an air compressor, Harbor freight has an excellent 3" polisher that they often have on sale for abut $35. This is what I use to polish up things like the stainless sill scuff plates and my mufflers.

JonasJ

you know where I can get it? maybe even in canada?

bradyb

I ordered 4 more cans a couple of weeks ago from SJ Discount Tools but they haven't shown up yet. Waiting for them to get back to me as to why (probably restrictions for shipping to Kalifornia, so I'll likely have to send to a relative out of state and have them forward to me). So sad what happens when the freaks take over.....

Orient Express

So my experience with flat black lacquer is as shown. I cleaned off the piece, and then gave it 2 light coats. What I got is a significant orange peal and blotchy coverage.

Thoughts?

Spokane5150

Just installed my new sills and they look beautiful. $250 from SunCoastParts

GTRR

Awesome....I need to do this!