C6 Sill Plates
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Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Florida
2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
Here is what I did:
Taped along the ends of the stock rubber sill to make sure aluminum plate installed in the exact spot of the original.
Ripped off the rubber sill fairly fast. It left quite of bit of residue to clean up. I used brake cleaner and a shop rag. Takes 5-10 minutes per side.
Cleaned entire door sill area with alcohol.
Peeled the back of the aluminum sill and laid it in between my taped outline and pressed hard.
Taped along the ends of the stock rubber sill to make sure aluminum plate installed in the exact spot of the original.
Ripped off the rubber sill fairly fast. It left quite of bit of residue to clean up. I used brake cleaner and a shop rag. Takes 5-10 minutes per side.
Cleaned entire door sill area with alcohol.
Peeled the back of the aluminum sill and laid it in between my taped outline and pressed hard.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 641
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From: Tampa Fl/Afghanistan
Be careful with the brake fluid - it simply loves to eat paint...
Although I like (and have) the same covers, I still don't believe they do an adequate job in proctection. As such, I bought some wide, clear shipping tape and applied around the sill cover. Provides an add'l level of protection from shoe scrapes, debris, etc... Also, it's easy to remove and reply when it starts to become worn.
Another option I am investigating is applying a thin portion of black rubber cove base (used in commercial carpeting) next to the sill plate. If I venture into this, I will post the results.
Although I like (and have) the same covers, I still don't believe they do an adequate job in proctection. As such, I bought some wide, clear shipping tape and applied around the sill cover. Provides an add'l level of protection from shoe scrapes, debris, etc... Also, it's easy to remove and reply when it starts to become worn.
Another option I am investigating is applying a thin portion of black rubber cove base (used in commercial carpeting) next to the sill plate. If I venture into this, I will post the results.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 962
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From: Rio Rancho NM
Originally Posted by 78PC
Does the Gm brushed aluminum sill plate go directly over the stock black sill plate/decal? Does the brushed aluminum sill plate have a self adhesive? Thanks........
Pat
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Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Florida
2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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C2 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
Originally Posted by aaaaa
Be careful with the brake fluid - it simply loves to eat paint...
Brake fluid?
Brake fluid?
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From: Florida
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Originally Posted by 78PC
Do the instructions for the new sill plates require the removal of the old decal/sill plates?
Yes!
