Door Sill Protector Installation Question
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Door Sill Protector Installation Question
Had some nice SS door sill protectors fabricated, and I was going to use the existing carpet screw holes to mount them, but after 15 years of vibration, the existing screws are just "in" the holes, and not really holding anything (carpet) at all, hence, I was going to just run some new screws through the sill protectors (pictured below) and into the sill. I might run a couple down through the top too. What I need to know is...is there anything in behind that door sill ie: wires, tubes. etc. that I need to be concerned about???? I surely wouldn't want to run a screw through a wiring harness of some sort! Thanks in advance!
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Maybe just use a couple of strips of the hook side of some Velcro strips to grip the carpet under the top side. It would hold it on there and then you'd have no holes at all in your covers.
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I had those same ones made by the guy in Florida and they are great looking! I've been wondering how to mount them as well thinking it might be a real pain to try and drill through that stainless.
I've been thinking of going with velcro or double sided tape, not sure how it would hold to the carpet. Velcro will probably be the better choice!
I've been thinking of going with velcro or double sided tape, not sure how it would hold to the carpet. Velcro will probably be the better choice!
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I bought the clear plastic ones with the black letters and used the carpet screw to hold them in place. The first time I kicked the sill, it cracked. I bought another set and just layed it on the sill and it stays put pretty good. At least if I kick it on the way in or out, I don't do any damage to it.
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I also used Velcro to hold down my black plastic ones. I have black carpet so I used black velcro. You have to really look for it with the cover off. Look for some red Velcro. The sills look nice
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