nkelley

This is a must save! I'm thinking of buying a new sill plate from Gaudin Porsche $125.00, and fixing up my old. This is one of those items that a back up would'nt hurt! NK

bbossier

Just swapped mine out. Looks great. Will refurb the old ones as spares. Great post btw.

ET1KTRD

Just did this yesterday. So far it looks fantastic! Will keep my fingers crossed it holds up well as time passes. Thanks to the OP who figured this out! You rock!

kkswow12

no one replied to this...? looks like a mix of enamel and lacquer or some contaminant left on the old surface, also looks like paint stripper was applied, either way, time to take it all the way to base and start clean... or call suncoast...

ok, now lets see some results, oh, by spring would be good...

magicjack

I'm having the same issue as a previous poster. Despite moving the seat all the way forward and up, the 5mm allen wrench doesn't slide in straight enough to engage the screw.

Are your allen wrenchs shorter than mine . But seriously how'd are you getting around this?

Okay, I got it. Scoot the chair all the way forward, then back an inch or two. Insert allen wrench and press downward on the wrench (which will push down the trim slightly) and this will engage the screw.

rporzio

thanks for the tip....

rporzio

do you think the same refinish process could be used for the seat backs?

gota911

No, the stock seat backs are vinyl... er... excuse me... pleather (that sounds SOOO much better than vinyl) . I would not try it as you could end up with a big mess.

bankerII

Just painted mine arctic silver to match the exterior. Time will tell how these hold up, but I really like the way they look with the color match. If my DIY paint job does not hold up, I will send them off for a professional paint job.

gota911

That looks good. Maybe consider a clear wrap to protect the paint.

rporzio

That's a great idea to match the exterior color!

crazycarlitos

great DIY mrzoop !

wish I thought/knew of this before spending $$$ for carbon replacements. lol

still.. I am happy with carbon sills.

before:



after:

Buddhamonk

where did you get the CF sills. Love them!

crazycarlitos

thx

got the inner sills from DB Carbon when they had a group buy (30% off) and got the oem outer sills from Suncoast Porsche

I am hoping keep the scuffing to minimal this time around. The clear coat helps.

I also thought about getting the leather ones.. but no way in hell I can keep that one looking clean.

DOOBEE

I just picked up a passenger side sill from the dealer today after they mangled the existing one on the last visit to them for service. Honestly, nobody that ever gets in my car would do this out of respect and it was like new after 7 years but the dealer themselves beat it up so bad in one visit it needs replacing. I'm getting tired of chasing them for the drivers side every single time...

I'd love the leather but I know someone else would wreck them^^^ The carbon looks fantastic.

I just detailed my door jambs (after the mess above) and am laying down a layer of lamin-x over the painted areas to prevent careless foot draggers.

Next time I take it for service of any kind I'll additionally be laying down a temporary low adhesive wrap of some kind over everything else to minimize this type of damage, adding my own seat and steering wheel covers, maybe a sign with some instructions on how to close the door....I could go on an on.