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Old Jan 25, 2023 | 05:02 PM
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Now that I've had my car a month I find that I'm scuffing the lower door panels with my shoes no matter how hard I try not too. I saw that there are some carbon fiber covers for that area. Looking for opinions on them from those that have installed them. Who makes the best ones and how do they attach to the panel?
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Old Jan 25, 2023 | 07:12 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/31426105629...3ABFBM_K3Mtr1h
I’m pretty sure someone installed these on their doors and liked them. Maybe they will chime in.

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Old Jan 25, 2023 | 07:16 PM
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Good luck if you decide to order and install them. Post up your experience.
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Old Jan 25, 2023 | 11:43 PM
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Would PPF stick in that lower area? I wish it was carpeted.
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Old Jan 26, 2023 | 08:19 AM
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I have them installed. Very nice product. Easy install.



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I would do and plan to put ppf as the product will get scuffed and look bad after time. Ppf can be change every so often.
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Old Jan 27, 2023 | 09:35 AM
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i got them and like them...Be sure to heat the back up before install if its cold where you are..I used a hair dryer...
I was a little suprised when I got them in a small box...they are like roll up not a solid piece but I still would buy them again..






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Old Jan 27, 2023 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by sanman55
i got them and like them...Be sure to heat the back up before install if its cold where you are..I used a hair dryer...
I was a little suprised when I got them in a small box...they are like roll up not a solid piece but I still would buy them again..
Yea me too I was like oh no it’s not a decal is it? but no it’s quite flexible and fits beautifully. FYI I took alcohol pads to the door panels to insure a better stick.
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Why not just wash them if you scuff them? It's dirt, not damage.
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Originally Posted by ecdy
Why not just wash them if you scuff them? It's dirt, not damage.
If it is gritty enough, it can damage like large grit sandpaper. I know because I bought a used C8 with only 8 miles and it had one permanent scratch in that area. It was obvious that the damage was done by someone getting out of the car.
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Originally Posted by Rapid HTC
I have them installed. Very nice product. Easy install.


Where did you get those? Are they the ones on Ebay for $110?
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Originally Posted by 2L8ULUZ
Where did you get those? Are they the ones on Ebay for $110?
Yes, you will like them.
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Originally Posted by 2L8ULUZ
Where did you get those? Are they the ones on Ebay for $110?
https://smile.amazon.com/CHEAYAR-Int...3d670b6bc&th=1

$99
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I’ve been on a road trip and this is a serious issue because I can’t open the door fully at times. Thanks guys for the solution!
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Do a search for C8 carbon fiber door kick panel.
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