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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => INTERIOR => Topic started by: CraigB on June 18, 2018, 16:11:23

Title: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on June 18, 2018, 16:11:23
I finally bought the scuff plates I've been eyeing off for 5 years :happydance: cant buy the bloody things here as Hyundai Australia never stocked them for the 3 door and no ebay listings either :head_knock: so managed to eventually get a UK parts company to order them for me from Mobis parts Germany.

(https://i.imgur.com/m2XRIiq.png)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Bighvm on June 18, 2018, 16:37:50
They look fantastic, ive seen them on the mobis site, many good things there... well done!
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: aanastasiou4 on June 18, 2018, 16:56:55
Can you please tell us the company? I need them too!


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Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on June 18, 2018, 17:04:48
Can you please tell us the company? I need them too!


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Ordered from here  :link: Hyundai i30 Sill Guards (https://www.caraccessoriesplus.co.uk/product/hyundai-i30-sill-guards/HA6450ADE01ST) for a 5 door they should be easy to find on ebay though
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: ogrex on June 18, 2018, 21:28:33
Yeah I'm waiting to get these for the PD. There's a backorder in Australia but a whole shipment is expected in the next ~3 weeks.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on June 18, 2018, 22:31:32
Yeah I'm waiting to get these for the PD. There's a backorder in Australia but a whole shipment is expected in the next ~3 weeks.

What price did they quote you for genuine set of 4? Wonder if they say SR or just i30. I'm 99 % certain the GD or even the FD ones should fit the PD. I'm a bit tempted to just get some non genuine off Ebay if there is a lot of difference in price.  :cool:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: ogrex on June 19, 2018, 00:06:28
I think the standard price is $125 for the set of 4... and to my knowledge they only say i30. If you can get them as part of an Ebay 10-20% discount, then it's down to the $100 range.

The RRP for them fitted is like... $161?

I am hoping to bite in conjunction with some of the on again/off again Ebay EOFY discounts.  They've already had 2-3 quick ones, but I'm sure we'll see some more in the next fortnight.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on June 19, 2018, 00:24:44
I think the standard price is $125 for the set of 4... and to my knowledge they only say i30. If you can get them as part of an Ebay 10-20% discount, then it's down to the $100 range.

The RRP for them fitted is like... $161?

I am hoping to bite in conjunction with some of the on again/off again Ebay EOFY discounts.  They've already had 2-3 quick ones, but I'm sure we'll see some more in the next fortnight.

Cheers for that. I've had an expensive month (over $2000 in travel costs paid in advance) so i might wait a bit. They are easy to fit. I put some on one of my previous cars.  :cool:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: ozewander on June 21, 2018, 06:11:17
My PD2 is due to be delivered Monday and I've ordered these to be installed. Will be interesting to see if my dealer has stock!

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Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on June 21, 2018, 08:21:49
If you like cheap can always get 3rd party for $26, I don't think there would be any difference in GD to PD  :link: Stainless Steel Door Sill Scuff Plate Guards Sills For Hyundai I30 2009-2013 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stainless-Steel-Door-Sill-Scuff-Plate-Guards-Sills-For-Hyundai-I30-2009-2013/152991534427?epid=710548370&hash=item239f018d5b:g:RlkAAOSw2RVaztt4)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on June 21, 2018, 08:57:06
If you like cheap can always get 3rd party for $26, I don't think there would be any difference in GD to PD  :link: Stainless Steel Door Sill Scuff Plate Guards Sills For Hyundai I30 2009-2013 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stainless-Steel-Door-Sill-Scuff-Plate-Guards-Sills-For-Hyundai-I30-2009-2013/152991534427?epid=710548370&hash=item239f018d5b:g:RlkAAOSw2RVaztt4)

Yes, I've been looking at those. Quite tempted.  They look ok.  :goodjob:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: The Gonz on June 21, 2018, 10:01:57
.. or with illumination! (click) (https://www.bcautos.com.au/products/hyundai/i30/illuminated-led-door-sill-protector-panel-scuff-plate-for-hyundai-i30-07-11-fd/)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on June 21, 2018, 11:57:45
.. or with illumination! (click) (https://www.bcautos.com.au/products/hyundai/i30/illuminated-led-door-sill-protector-panel-scuff-plate-for-hyundai-i30-07-11-fd/)

Nice but not keen to play with the wiring.  :undecided:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on June 21, 2018, 12:48:52
If you like cheap can always get 3rd party for $26, I don't think there would be any difference in GD to PD  :link: Stainless Steel Door Sill Scuff Plate Guards Sills For Hyundai I30 2009-2013 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stainless-Steel-Door-Sill-Scuff-Plate-Guards-Sills-For-Hyundai-I30-2009-2013/152991534427?epid=710548370&hash=item239f018d5b:g:RlkAAOSw2RVaztt4)

Yes, I've been looking at those. Quite tempted.  They look ok.  :goodjob:
Be nicer if they had SR versions, I'm hunting some for ya Dazz :)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on June 21, 2018, 17:56:37
If you like cheap can always get 3rd party for $26, I don't think there would be any difference in GD to PD  :link: Stainless Steel Door Sill Scuff Plate Guards Sills For Hyundai I30 2009-2013 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stainless-Steel-Door-Sill-Scuff-Plate-Guards-Sills-For-Hyundai-I30-2009-2013/152991534427?epid=710548370&hash=item239f018d5b:g:RlkAAOSw2RVaztt4)

Yes, I've been looking at those. Quite tempted.  They look ok.  :goodjob:
Be nicer if they had SR versions, I'm hunting some for ya Dazz :)

Cheers Craig.  👍
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on June 21, 2018, 18:14:34
@Dazzler I wonder if these  :link: Hyundai i30 Door Entry Guards 2017 Onwards (https://www.caraccessoriesplus.co.uk/product/hyundai-i30-door-entry-guards-2017-onwards/G4450ADE00ST) are the same as what will be available here, they're not SR embossed though very smart looking, price is up there plus another 30GBP for shipping which is what I ended up having to pay, not much choice on the 3dr unfortunately.

Just checked the Styling section on Hyundai Australia's website and they're the same, no listing for SR versions unfortunately :disapp:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on June 21, 2018, 22:45:49
Thanks Craig,  if I get some I'll just go with the $26 ones from China.  :winker:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Purplehazeffc on June 23, 2018, 03:44:44
If you like cheap can always get 3rd party for $26, I don't think there would be any difference in GD to PD  :link: Stainless Steel Door Sill Scuff Plate Guards Sills For Hyundai I30 2009-2013 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stainless-Steel-Door-Sill-Scuff-Plate-Guards-Sills-For-Hyundai-I30-2009-2013/152991534427?epid=710548370&hash=item239f018d5b:g:RlkAAOSw2RVaztt4)

Iv'e been looking as well.  But as many have said, not cheap.
I didn't know about these ones until I read this thread..    So I brought these. For the price I thought I would give it a go.
Will post up on how they fit with photos...    :goodjob2:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on June 23, 2018, 04:25:16
If you like cheap can always get 3rd party for $26, I don't think there would be any difference in GD to PD  :link: Stainless Steel Door Sill Scuff Plate Guards Sills For Hyundai I30 2009-2013 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stainless-Steel-Door-Sill-Scuff-Plate-Guards-Sills-For-Hyundai-I30-2009-2013/152991534427?epid=710548370&hash=item239f018d5b:g:RlkAAOSw2RVaztt4)

Iv'e been looking as well.  But as many have said, not cheap.
I didn't know about these ones until I read this thread..    So I brought these. For the price I thought I would give it a go.
Will post up on how they fit with photos...    :goodjob2:
Interested to hear how you go. I'm 95% certain that they will be fine.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: ogrex on June 26, 2018, 06:05:01
Using recent eBay (Australia) promotions I've just placed a back-order for the scuff plates at $106.25 AUD with free shipping.  I'll report back once I get them.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on June 26, 2018, 13:27:02
I just ended up going with the cheapies... :-[

 :link: Stainless Steel Door Sill Scuff Plate Protector For Hyundai I30 2009-2013 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stainless-Steel-Door-Sill-Scuff-Plate-Protector-For-Hyundai-I30-2009-2013/122900860194?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on June 26, 2018, 15:11:31
I just ended up going with the cheapies... :-[

 :link: Stainless Steel Door Sill Scuff Plate Protector For Hyundai I30 2009-2013 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stainless-Steel-Door-Sill-Scuff-Plate-Protector-For-Hyundai-I30-2009-2013/122900860194?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649)
:goodjob2: and they're 62 cents cheaper than the ones I posted :happydance:

Still waiting on mine, they're somewhere flying over the ocean at the moment...hopefully they don't end up in it :eek:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on July 02, 2018, 09:10:08
Scuff plates turned up this arvo, was a bit surprised at first as the design is different than what was advertised but after several emails it was confirmed Mobis did a design change unfortunately :rolleyes: as I did prefer the previous style :(  they still look quite good if just a little more plain.

(https://i.imgur.com/7uc30YA.jpg)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on July 02, 2018, 10:00:02
Note to self! remember to remove the original scuff plate first :whistler: :head_butt:

(https://i.imgur.com/D9nbCSq.jpg)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 02, 2018, 11:25:25
I think I like the new design better. Looks more solid and classy.  :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Jeff70 on July 06, 2018, 18:37:43
Adds weight..sacrifices performance...2/10...will not buy.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on July 06, 2018, 19:30:44
Adds weight..sacrifices performance...2/10...will not buy.
How did you come up with that conclusion Einstein  :confused: they are exceptionally light weight and they replace the plastic guards which when I compared I couldn’t feel any weight difference.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 06, 2018, 22:40:17
Adds weight..sacrifices performance...2/10...will not buy.

 :Shocked: Jeepers! I had 200 kgs of extra passengers and over 100 kilos of luggage on a recent 4 day road trip and that only made .1 litres per hundred kilometres difference.  I  doubt 4 scuff plates (or two in Craig's case) could add any more than a kilo of weight if any!  :crazy1:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: ogrex on July 06, 2018, 23:36:31
Adds weight..sacrifices performance...2/10...will not buy.

I can only assume that comment was made tongue-in-cheek...  but humour is sometimes lost in one-line posts.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 06, 2018, 23:42:51
Adds weight..sacrifices performance...2/10...will not buy.

I can only assume that comment was made tongue-in-cheek...  but humour is sometimes lost in one-line posts.

I worked out later it was done at 3 or 4 am, so maybe Jeff had had a few cold ones.. or was sleep walking! I hadn't considered it being attempted humour!  :-[
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Jeff70 on July 07, 2018, 08:17:18
There's also a very good reason I DIDN'T option the sun roof.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 07, 2018, 11:05:40
There's also a very good reason I DIDN'T option the sun roof.

That one is a LOT easier to justify...

$2000, risk of shattering, risk of leaking when gets older, ongoing cleaning of channels and possible maintenance issues.. Reduced headroom in some models, Possible extra weight (not sure if it's heavier than a steel panel though) :undecided:

Have you got another reason?
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on July 07, 2018, 11:06:06
There's also a very good reason I DIDN'T option the sun roof.
I can understand how a sunroof would add weight as you have the glass - framework and drainage system, though 0.6mm pressed stainless steel sheeting is no heavier than the plastic scuff guards that were removed.

The packaged weight including the tube the guards were posted inside of came to 600 grams, and I would think 400 of that was the cardboard tube :)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Jeff70 on July 07, 2018, 13:17:36
I've always been a "weight-weenie" though.
I'm the same with my road bike....super light (and expensive).

Yeah,the sun roof MUST add extra weight,right where you don't want it.

But don't worry..I'm not going to break out the drill and make everything look like swiss cheeze........yet :)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: The Gonz on July 08, 2018, 00:47:06
That's it, I'm deciding to mount the LED bars on the underside of my nudge bar, to keep CoG as low as I can get it.  :lol:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 08, 2018, 09:37:58
That's it, I'm deciding to mount the LED bars on the underside of my nudge bar, to keep CoG as low as I can get it.  :lol:

And try and get some Aluminium or Titanium screws!!!!
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on July 08, 2018, 18:06:58
Found a couple of different styles for you guys/gals with the PD models

 :link: i30 PD : [DXSOAUTO] Hyundai i30 PD - AL Hairline Slim Fit Door Sill Scuff Plates Set (https://k-tuning.com/hyundai-en/i30pd/dxsoauto-hyundai-i30-3g-al-hairline-slim-fit-door-sill-scuff-plates-set.html)

 :link: i30 PD : [DXSOAUTO] Hyundai i30 PD? - The Standard AL Door Sill Scuff Plates Set (https://k-tuning.com/hyundai-en/i30pd/dxsoauto-hyundai-i30-3g-the-standard-al-door-sill-scuff-plates-set.html)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 08, 2018, 21:04:55
Found a couple of different styles for you guys/gals with the PD models

 :link: i30 PD : [DXSOAUTO] Hyundai i30 PD - AL Hairline Slim Fit Door Sill Scuff Plates Set (https://k-tuning.com/hyundai-en/i30pd/dxsoauto-hyundai-i30-3g-al-hairline-slim-fit-door-sill-scuff-plates-set.html)

 :link: i30 PD : [DXSOAUTO] Hyundai i30 PD? - The Standard AL Door Sill Scuff Plates Set (https://k-tuning.com/hyundai-en/i30pd/dxsoauto-hyundai-i30-3g-the-standard-al-door-sill-scuff-plates-set.html)
Thanks Craig.  Not sure I like either of those. Hopefully the earlier model ones I've ordered will fit.  :undecided:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: mickd on July 09, 2018, 00:35:58
That's it, I'm deciding to mount the LED bars on the underside of my nudge bar, to keep CoG as low as I can get it.  :lol:

And try and get some Aluminium or Titanium screws!!!!
Surely Gonz has got some contacts in his industry.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Pappy on July 16, 2018, 09:03:36
Found a couple of different styles for you guys/gals with the PD models

 :link: i30 PD : [DXSOAUTO] Hyundai i30 PD - AL Hairline Slim Fit Door Sill Scuff Plates Set (https://k-tuning.com/hyundai-en/i30pd/dxsoauto-hyundai-i30-3g-al-hairline-slim-fit-door-sill-scuff-plates-set.html)

 :link: i30 PD : [DXSOAUTO] Hyundai i30 PD? - The Standard AL Door Sill Scuff Plates Set (https://k-tuning.com/hyundai-en/i30pd/dxsoauto-hyundai-i30-3g-the-standard-al-door-sill-scuff-plates-set.html)
Thanks Craig.  Not sure I like either of those. Hopefully the earlier model ones I've ordered will fit.  :undecided:

Hi Dazz, just checking if you got your scuff plates and if they fitted OK?
I'm looking at getting some cheaper ones too.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 16, 2018, 11:15:39
Found a couple of different styles for you guys/gals with the PD models

 :link: i30 PD : [DXSOAUTO] Hyundai i30 PD - AL Hairline Slim Fit Door Sill Scuff Plates Set (https://k-tuning.com/hyundai-en/i30pd/dxsoauto-hyundai-i30-3g-al-hairline-slim-fit-door-sill-scuff-plates-set.html)

 :link: i30 PD : [DXSOAUTO] Hyundai i30 PD? - The Standard AL Door Sill Scuff Plates Set (https://k-tuning.com/hyundai-en/i30pd/dxsoauto-hyundai-i30-3g-the-standard-al-door-sill-scuff-plates-set.html)
Thanks Craig.  Not sure I like either of those. Hopefully the earlier model ones I've ordered will fit.  :undecided:

Hi Dazz, just checking if you got your scuff plates and if they fitted OK?
I'm looking at getting some cheaper ones too.

My wife says a long parcel has arrived but I'm in Western Australia until Saturday. Won't actually get a chance to check them out until at least Monday when I collect my car from the body repairers.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Purplehazeffc on July 17, 2018, 02:10:53
I received mine last Thursday.  Due to work I hadn't had a chance to look at them till yesterday.
They do look OK, but don't fit perfectly.  The slight curve of the sill in the PD must be different.
So a little bit of bending & even supplying your own double sided tape will be required.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 17, 2018, 03:00:35
I received mine last Thursday.  Due to work I hadn't had a chance to look at them till yesterday.
They do look OK, but don't fit perfectly.  The slight curve of the sill in the PD must be different.
So a little bit of bending & even supplying your own double sided tape will be required.

Did they eventually sit ok , or have you only done a trial fit?
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Purplehazeffc on July 17, 2018, 06:15:02
I received mine last Thursday.  Due to work I hadn't had a chance to look at them till yesterday.
They do look OK, but don't fit perfectly.  The slight curve of the sill in the PD must be different.
So a little bit of bending & even supplying your own double sided tape will be required.

Did they eventually sit ok , or have you only done a trial fit?

I have only done a trial fit at this stage.   The plates have a turn down curve piece at the ends
That make them not fit flush with the sill.  They can be made to fit though.
but not a direct stick on
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 17, 2018, 11:48:21
I received mine last Thursday.  Due to work I hadn't had a chance to look at them till yesterday.
They do look OK, but don't fit perfectly.  The slight curve of the sill in the PD must be different.
So a little bit of bending & even supplying your own double sided tape will be required.

Did they eventually sit ok , or have you only done a trial fit?


I have only done a trial fit at this stage.   The plates have a turn down curve piece at the ends
That make them not fit flush with the sill.  They can be made to fit though.
but not a direct stick on


Thanks, I'll check them out when i get home. Could I grind a tiny bit off the ends?
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on July 17, 2018, 11:55:44
I have only done a trial fit at this stage.   The plates have a turn down curve piece at the ends
That make them not fit flush with the sill.  They can be made to fit though.
but not a direct stick on
Are those one's designed to replace the factory plastic scuff plates or mount directly over the top :undecided: I originally thought mine were to mount over top but realised later the plastic one's had to be removed...the plastic ones broke to pieces removing them so luckily I had no need to keep em.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on July 17, 2018, 12:02:46
Could I grind a tiny bit off the ends?
They're very thin Dazz, if I were to trim them I'd probably use a pair of good quality tin snips, if you hit them with a grinder they'll discolour very easily.

Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 17, 2018, 12:26:38
Could I grind a tiny bit off the ends?
They're very thin Dazz, if I were to trim them I'd probably use a pair of good quality tin snips, if you hit them with a grinder they'll discolour very easily.

Fairy nuff.. I'm fairly good at modifying stuff... :goodjob:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Purplehazeffc on July 17, 2018, 12:48:03
To me, they look like they are designed to go over the plastic.
But that can't happen with these as they are quite a bit narrower.
They don't look to bad. But one day I might end up buying ones that
are made for the PD.  If you look at Craig's 1st post. Those a wider.

(https://preview.ibb.co/iX6wmy/IMG_20180717_194155.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d81U6y)

(https://preview.ibb.co/dzXDYd/IMG_20180717_194056.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mywwmy)

(https://preview.ibb.co/jyQdzJ/IMG_20180717_194041.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bWtntd)

(https://preview.ibb.co/bXQNRy/IMG_20180717_194032.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cvZGmy)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on July 17, 2018, 12:50:51
I'm fairly good at modifying stuff... :goodjob:
That brought back memories...last guy who said that to me spent the next 15 months with his hand in traction after borrowing my 9" grinder to cut a wall register, grinder torque kicked on him and went straight through his wrist :eek: I did warn him about the kick :disapp: the same guy now owns the company my brother contracts to and always reminds him of the day he borrowed my grinder after telling me he was experienced :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on July 17, 2018, 12:56:45
To me, they look like they are designed to go over the plastic.
But that can't happen with these as they are quite a bit narrower.
They don't look to bad. But one day I might end up buying ones that
are made for the PD.  If you look at Craig's 1st post. Those a wider.

(https://preview.ibb.co/iX6wmy/IMG_20180717_194155.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d81U6y)

(https://preview.ibb.co/dzXDYd/IMG_20180717_194056.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mywwmy)

(https://preview.ibb.co/jyQdzJ/IMG_20180717_194041.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bWtntd)

(https://preview.ibb.co/bXQNRy/IMG_20180717_194032.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cvZGmy)

Yeah they're to long and narrow, pack em up and put them in the forums for sale section for a GD model, Dazz can at least put his one's on the wife's car :)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 17, 2018, 20:27:14
I think they look ok. Trish said she doesn't want hers swapped.  :whistler:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 28, 2018, 09:38:53
Tried to swap mine today. They are different to the ones PurpleH got. Mone have a little black rubber or plastic seal around the edge which make bending them trickier. I aborted the swap but may try again sometime with a bead of silicon rather than tape.  :goodjob:
(https://preview.ibb.co/dRXqJo/20180728_183225.jpg) (https://ibb.co/e57eB8)
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on July 28, 2018, 09:52:25
They're quite narrow aren't they, they would need to line up with the outer sill edge edge to provide adequate protection and then they might not cover the clip holes in the sill.

Dazz, I'd send em back for a refund myself, being that narrow they are not really fit for purpose imo :disapp:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Purplehazeffc on July 28, 2018, 10:33:57
Tried to swap mine today. They are different to the ones PurpleH got. Mone have a little black rubber or plastic seal around the edge which make bending them trickier. I aborted the swap but may try again sometime with a bead of silicon rather than tape.  :goodjob:
(https://preview.ibb.co/dRXqJo/20180728_183225.jpg) (https://ibb.co/e57eB8)

Nope. That is exactly the ones that I have got as well.  They look to me to go over the plastic rather than just on the bare metal.
I used some pliers to bend the ends straight. Then bend by hand to suit the contour of the sill..
I used some strong 3M double sided tape that I replaced the stuff that is on there now..

But I will look into getting the proper fit ones that suit in the future though..   They don't look that bad,,
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on July 28, 2018, 10:37:37
They will work if I am patient.  If not I'll find a Tassie FD owner to give them to. :victory:

Just saw your latest post PurpleH. Yeah yours look ok.  :goodjob:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: LemurMort on September 03, 2018, 15:42:40
While they do look nice, I have a different problem.
Seems to me the previous owner had a bad habit of rubbing feet on top of the side skirts when entering the car.
The result: bare black plastic surrounded by a beautiful red paint. What can you do...
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on September 03, 2018, 16:15:03
While they do look nice, I have a different problem.
Seems to me the previous owner had a bad habit of rubbing feet on top of the side skirts when entering the car.
The result: bare black plastic surrounded by a beautiful red paint. What can you do...
Side skirts you would need to paint them or see if there is a similar vinyl wrap colour to cover with :undecided: a picture might help to make sure we're talking about the same thing.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: LemurMort on September 04, 2018, 09:47:53
While they do look nice, I have a different problem.
Seems to me the previous owner had a bad habit of rubbing feet on top of the side skirts when entering the car.
The result: bare black plastic surrounded by a beautiful red paint. What can you do...
Side skirts you would need to paint them or see if there is a similar vinyl wrap colour to cover with :undecided: a picture might help to make sure we're talking about the same thing.
Sorry, I'm not able to put picture of my own car picture. Hopefully, this will do.
Marked red is a side skirt, marked green is where it is damaged.
Only, the damage is on the driver's side.
(https://image.ibb.co/iegLZe/i30_3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kTRXfK)

I'm afraid I'd have to live with this. If I take the skirt to repaint it, it'll cost a lot.
It's not really noticeable until you look at that part of the car but it still bugs me a bit.
What can you do...
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: CraigB on September 04, 2018, 10:13:51
You could get some paint made up/colour matched if you just want a quick fix to eliminate the black scrapes, that's about the cheapest option you'll find next to vinyl wrapping the top of the sills/scuff plates.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on September 04, 2018, 10:30:24
You could get some paint made up/colour matched if you just want a quick fix to eliminate the black scrapes, that's about the cheapest option you'll find next to vinyl wrapping the top of the sills/scuff plates.

Craig took the words out of my mouth. Over here some bigger accessory shops and dedicated automotive paint shops will match and mix your colour and put it in a spray can. It's not hard to mask up a small section and give it a light spray. I could document what to do, but plenty of videos on youtube I'm sure.  :cool:
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: LemurMort on September 05, 2018, 12:56:34
You could get some paint made up/colour matched if you just want a quick fix to eliminate the black scrapes, that's about the cheapest option you'll find next to vinyl wrapping the top of the sills/scuff plates.

Craig took the words out of my mouth. Over here some bigger accessory shops and dedicated automotive paint shops will match and mix your colour and put it in a spray can. It's not hard to mask up a small section and give it a light spray. I could document what to do, but plenty of videos on youtube I'm sure.  :cool:

Yeah guys, I'm aware of the paint mixing and matching. I recently did a repair on rear left wheel arch (it took me a looooooong time to repair the rust). However, after painting and clearcoating those areas, the visible edge where the masking tape was used is really... Visible! :D
Even after I polish them (which is what I still didn't have the time to do), it will be noticeable.
Having in mind that the damage in my case is a long and really narrow area right on the upper edge of the side skirt, I'd leave it like that. It does bother me, but not as nearly as much as did rusty spots on metal.

BTW, the guy who mixed a paint for me did an OK job.
He has the paint data in his database, but didn't have the physical example card to compare it with the actual paint on the car.
Maybe it was a lucky shot :D I hope I'll never do any painting ever again.
Title: Re: Scuff Plates - better late than never
Post by: Dazzler on September 05, 2018, 22:25:14
Ok, fairy nuff... When you mask, you need to maska much bigger area than what you are spraying and feather the affected area. I've had a couple of reasonable success stories doing that.
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