I am too cheap to buy the carbon fiber and I don't even know how much the factory replacement costs. So, I am doing a DIY!

Well, it looks like my experiment is working. Without uninstalling the unit, the results are promising. Now, I just need to take off the unit to fully complete removing the scuffs. What do you guys think so far? First pic is before and the 2nd is after.

 

How did you do this?

 

looks pretty good !

what are u using to buff out the scuff marks?

i'll be looking forward to the pic when u are finished.


BTW, there is another solution available besides replacement:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...uff-plate.html

 

They aren't TOO bad to buy outright...

$195 for Driver side: http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...y_Code=9972int

 

I agree, looks good. How did you do it?

 

I am 90% there. I ran out of time but will tackle it next week.

first pic is before.
2nd pic is the 90% version.

 

Pic outside of the garage for better lighting.

I used an iron and aluminum foil to remove the scuff marks. A lot cheaper than $200.00 and very very acceptable to me.

 

Thanks for the link. I was going to try this after reading it, but there were no answers as far as paint flaking after many months. I know something about paint as I have painted 2 cars in my garage; so I wasn't sure if the rennlist thread has longetivity issues.

 

Dude could you be a bit more specific?

 

Sorry.
1. If you have a partner, send her to the movies.
2. Once surely gone, borrow her clothes iron. I used a Rowenta model.
3. Get foil and cut to size. Use glass or the windshield to smooth out any wrinkles.
4. Wrap foil around the sill.
5. Start ironing. Apply heat evenly and gradually.

You may have to repeat steps 3-5 until you get the hang of it.
You are basically very slowly melting a fine top layer of the sill. Don't be scared since your sill is already scuffed up (and f**d-up)anyway.

Note: after a few minutes of ironing, I noticed that the process begins to work as soon as the foil is somewhat beginning to stick to the plastic.

 

If you f-up, order a replacement piece from Suncoast!

 

remove and repaint with a can of matte black paint. should be done in a jiffy and will look new!!

 

That's cool! Scary, but cool and I like the Suncoast option as well.

 

Glad the question was asked because I never would have guessed an iron. Great job!

Mark/Pelican Parts

 

I want to know what made you try that method. I never would have come up with that. The results look really good. Well done.