What have you bought for your Mk8?

[Exonian]

I'm running an UP GTI at the moment as a temporary until my Edition 45 arrives, I spotted the stainless steel sill protectors on this yesterday and had a brainwave that they may fit the Golf...Any comments from anyone? (Maybe if anyone had a Mk8 and I gave them the dims of the sill protector they could measure the sill to see if they'd fit?)

Post up a photo and measurements and I’ll check my Golf’s dimensions to compare

[VW_Golf_nut]

I'm running an UP GTI at the moment as a temporary until my Edition 45 arrives, I spotted the stainless steel sill protectors on this yesterday and had a brainwave that they may fit the Golf...Any comments from anyone? (Maybe if anyone had a Mk8 and I gave them the dims of the sill protector they could measure the sill to see if they'd fit?)

Post up a photo and measurements and I’ll check my Golf’s dimensions to compare

Thank you, I've never had any luck posting pics on here but the link below is of a used UP GTI of which one photo is of the sill plates I'm referring to.

The dimensions are ; 550mm length, 35mm width.

[VW_Golf_nut]

I'm running an UP GTI at the moment as a temporary until my Edition 45 arrives, I spotted the stainless steel sill protectors on this yesterday and had a brainwave that they may fit the Golf...Any comments from anyone? (Maybe if anyone had a Mk8 and I gave them the dims of the sill protector they could measure the sill to see if they'd fit?)

Post up a photo and measurements and I’ll check my Golf’s dimensions to compare

Thank you, I've never had any luck posting pics on here but the link below is of a used UP GTI of which one photo is of the sill plates I'm referring to.

The dimensions are ; 550mm length, 35mm width.

Sorry, here is the link;

https://www.apsspecialistvehicles.co.uk/showroom/vw-up-gti

[Exonian]

I’m assuming your up! is a 3 door?

The Golf’s sill is approx 550mm long between where it starts to curve upwards, it’s pretty close though. Maybe a 5 door up! GTI sill protector would be better length wise.
The 35mm would fit fine *but* the Golf has a slight crease running the full length of that part of the sill meaning it’s almost dual level. If the tape on the back of the sill trim was really thick it would be fine but if it was just thin double sided sticky tape (like carpet tape) then there would be issues. In other words it would be a bit of a bodge.

[VW_Golf_nut]

I’m assuming your up! is a 3 door?

The Golf’s sill is approx 550mm long between where it starts to curve upwards, it’s pretty close though. Maybe a 5 door up! GTI sill protector would be better length wise.
The 35mm would fit fine *but* the Golf has a slight crease running the full length of that part of the sill meaning it’s almost dual level. If the tape on the back of the sill trim was really thick it would be fine but if it was just thin double sided sticky tape (like carpet tape) then there would be issues. In other words it would be a bit of a bodge.

Thank you! No, mine is a 5 door...so, I can see it being quite tight....

Could I trouble you for an image of your front door sill? I think I know the step your referring to, perhaps I'd need to experiment with some thicker, foam double sided tape....

[Exonian]

Hopefully you can view the pics of the door sill above?
White on a grey day isn’t ideal and the sills are still a bit damp after a wash this morning

[VW_Golf_nut]

Sorry, missed them initially. I see what your referring to know with the step in height. I'm now considering getting my own made to a narrower width that sits on the front lower section of exposed sill...I can get custom cut stainless steel then apply with a double sided foam tape..just need to find someone to cut me some vinyls now, debating Clubsport or 45 graphics....

[Exonian]

Custom would be the best option to ensure quality and getting a style you’re 100% happy with

[VW_Golf_nut]

Custom would be the best option to ensure quality and getting a style you’re 100% happy with

Morning all, just wanted to obtain how many owners of Mk8 Golf GTIs would be interested if I was to pursue a custom door sill plate? To be clear these would be mounted on the painted sill, not the plastic moulding.

[fredgroves]

I thought there were some available already - sure I have seen them on here...