Removing/wrapping the plastic door sill/scuff plate
#1
Removing/wrapping the plastic door sill/scuff plate
Hi All
My plastic door sill/scuff plate is starting to look very scuffed up. The carbon fiber aftermarket ones looks great, but are crazy expensive ($600+). I am thinking about wrapping them with Carbon fiber vinyl. Has anyone done this? Can you show me how to remove the plate and maybe some tips about wrapping the vinyl.
Thanks very much in advance.
By the way, I have already seen a link that shows how to remove the 997 version. 991 is different.
My plastic door sill/scuff plate is starting to look very scuffed up. The carbon fiber aftermarket ones looks great, but are crazy expensive ($600+). I am thinking about wrapping them with Carbon fiber vinyl. Has anyone done this? Can you show me how to remove the plate and maybe some tips about wrapping the vinyl.
Thanks very much in advance.
By the way, I have already seen a link that shows how to remove the 997 version. 991 is different.
Last edited by yxc145; 05-17-2013 at 12:41 PM.
#2
I think it was here or rennlist that had a post on how to remove and refinish so it looked like new. If I recall it was cheap and easy to do. I thought it was the 991 but could be wrong.
Regards,
Regards,
Last edited by Jadoca; 05-17-2013 at 02:18 PM.
#3
I know which thread you are talking about. It is for 997. 991 is completely different. I was just at the dealer asking one of the tech about it. He pull the manual on the computer. Apparently, you just pull it up. It is only held by some clips. Also there is no cable connected the frunk and engine cover release. Everything is remote electronic signal now. Which will make it much easier. I shall post some pictures when I start the process.
#4
I know which thread you are talking about. It is for 997. 991 is completely different. I was just at the dealer asking one of the tech about it. He pull the manual on the computer. Apparently, you just pull it up. It is only held by some clips. Also there is no cable connected the frunk and engine cover release. Everything is remote electronic signal now. Which will make it much easier. I shall post some pictures when I start the process.
#5
I know which thread you are talking about. It is for 997. 991 is completely different. I was just at the dealer asking one of the tech about it. He pull the manual on the computer. Apparently, you just pull it up. It is only held by some clips. Also there is no cable connected the frunk and engine cover release. Everything is remote electronic signal now. Which will make it much easier. I shall post some pictures when I start the process.
http://www.macarbon.com/install_guid...stallation.pdf
#6
FYI below on the install of the plate you are talking about:
http://www.macarbon.com/install_guid...stallation.pdf
http://www.macarbon.com/install_guid...stallation.pdf
#7
Ok, finally got my Carbon Fiber vinyl yesterday. I must say USPS sucks! It arrived 5 days later than estimated date. Anyway, I picked up a heat gun from Home depot ($22). The vinyl is $16 for 24"x60". Total $38 and 45 minutes of labor. I started on this project last night. It was my first time doing it. It isn't perfect, but I think it looks ok and will do for now. If it starts to peel or get scratched up, I will just re-wrap it. Here are some pictures.
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#9
Very simple, surprisingly. Just pull it up. When finished, pop it in. one driver side, there is a harness connecting to the buttons. Same thing. Pull it right out.
#11
i bought a 3D CF vinyl from Metro restlying. it is a lot cheaper. but quality is good