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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: am1w on 18 February 2010, 21:29

Title: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 18 February 2010, 21:29
I am trying to find some pictures of these 'Retailer Supplied Accessories'.
I am going to fit the steel sill trims but I am not too sure of the steel boot protector. My dealer says it shows even with the hatch is closed.
These items are quite expensive, but I think they will 'finish' the car off quite nicely.
Your help will be most appreciated.
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: p3asa on 18 February 2010, 21:42
Is the kind of thing but in plastic?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK6-RGM-REARGUARD-REAR-BUMPER-BAR-PROTECTOR_W0QQitemZ250577609270QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3a5796e236 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK6-RGM-REARGUARD-REAR-BUMPER-BAR-PROTECTOR_W0QQitemZ250577609270QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3a5796e236)
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: James Gould on 18 February 2010, 21:48
I didn't choose them for the look - I hope they serve to protect the paintwork when dragging cases out of the boot and the door sills if shoes hit them
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 18 February 2010, 21:50
Is the kind of thing but in plastic?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK6-RGM-REARGUARD-REAR-BUMPER-BAR-PROTECTOR_W0QQitemZ250577609270QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3a5796e236 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK6-RGM-REARGUARD-REAR-BUMPER-BAR-PROTECTOR_W0QQitemZ250577609270QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3a5796e236)

That is right. The one I was considering was in steel.
So the dealer was correct about the visibility of the boot sill protector.
I will just have the door sill steel trims fitted.
Thanks p3asa for the speedy reply.
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 18 February 2010, 21:54
I didn't choose them for the look - I hope they serve to protect the paintwork when dragging cases out of the boot and the door sills if shoes hit them

The door sill steel trims are not visible when the doors are closed unlike the boot sill protector.
There is also a clear film boot sill protector available. I will go for this instead for the boot and the steel trims for the doors.
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: James Gould on 18 February 2010, 22:01
I ordered transparent for the boot and I think transparent for the door sills, too
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 18 February 2010, 22:02
I ordered transparent for the boot and I think transparent for the door sills, too

Great men think alike - well nearly!
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: keelaw on 18 February 2010, 22:53
I ordered transparent for the boot and I think transparent for the door sills, too

Don't you think steel would be better?  And what if some rubbish gets stuck underneath?  Are you really really sure about this?   :evil:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: gizzywizzy on 19 February 2010, 10:05
I will pop down to my dealer next week, but as he is a good hour away was wondering if anyone who has seen the brochure knows if there are side and back window blinds available?

Your help would be appreciated.

Gizzy












Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: ErikGTI on 19 February 2010, 17:44
Can this be fitted afterwards...If yes I found another option to my liking  :evil:

A pic of the steel one would be more than welcome...I myself would not go for some sort of plastic. :huh:..I think steel is the way to go if it has to be functional  :wink:

BTW I am doing my utmost to get my car with as little plastic as possible  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: Snoopy on 19 February 2010, 18:08

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/MK6%20Golf/DSCF2108.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/MK6%20Golf/DSCF2110.jpg)



(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/acc8.jpg)
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 19 February 2010, 18:26
Thanks Snoopy for the pictures.

Spoke to my dealer first thing this morning.

They are posting me the brochure today.

Definitely full steel door trims for me, but no trim for the boot sill.

Dealer was very helpful and felt that the clear plastic boot sill protector would not look too good as the bumper surface would lose its shine and  possibly look even worse with time. Better to go with full steel on this surface or nothing. Hence, nothing for me.
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: oldman on 19 February 2010, 18:31
Snoopy where did you get those sill protectors from they are exactly what I'm looking for.
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: Snoopy on 19 February 2010, 18:35
Snoopy where did you get those sill protectors from they are exactly what I'm looking for.
I stole the photos from a German website. Your not the only one wanting them  :wink:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 19 February 2010, 18:57
Snoopy where did you get those sill protectors from they are exactly what I'm looking for.
I stole the photos from a German website. Your not the only one wanting them  :wink:

Vundabar (spelling??!!) !!!
I am going to surf the .de websites as we speak!
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: ErikGTI on 19 February 2010, 19:32
Hey I have exactly those sills standard on my GTI MK V.. :smiley:

However now I can remember that my friend with a 3 door and earlier productiondate saw mine  and had to order them afterwards.... :huh:

BTW ...it's...."WUNDERBARRRRRRRRR"
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: Snoopy on 19 February 2010, 19:39
Golf R
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/050.jpg)

R line optional ones.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/088.jpg)
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 19 February 2010, 19:44
Hey I have exactly those sills standard on my GTI MK V.. :smiley:

However now I can remember that my friend with a 3 door and earlier productiondate saw mine  and had to order them afterwards.... :huh:

BTW ...it's...."WUNDERBARRRRRRRRR"

WUNDERBArrrrrrrrrrr!
My dealer will charge me, but only the trade price.
Small mercies!
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: ErikGTI on 19 February 2010, 19:45
I forgot to mention I DO have them beneath all the doors but NOT beneath the hatch...(on the MK V)  :undecided:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 19 February 2010, 19:48
I forgot to mention I DO have them beneath all the doors but NOT beneath the hatch...(on the MK V)  :undecided:

They look great.
A must have.
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 19 February 2010, 19:49
Golf R
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/050.jpg)

R line optional ones.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/088.jpg)

Beautiful.
A must have.
Thanks Snoopy.
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: ErikGTI on 19 February 2010, 19:55
I am gonna have a look at the dealer tomorrow if the have "still the sill" as standard overhere... :undecided:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 21 February 2010, 12:09
These are the 'Retailer Supplied Accessories' I have selected from the brochure.

(1) Door sill steel trims for 5 door - £153.00
(2) Luggage net on boot floor - £41.00
(3) Front rubber floor mats - £30.50
(4) Rear rubber floor mats - £26.00
     Total = £250.50

The above prices include VAT at 17.5% and fitting where necessary.

Dealer has 'promised' me a very good discount on the above items.

Cannot bring myself to pay £140 for front & rear mudflaps! Totally ridiculous!

I might add cruise control for £162.50 (fitted), depending on the discount I get from my dealer.
Title: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: tomasotomi on 24 September 2010, 19:54
Hi, here is the link about stainless steel door sills . maybe will by interesting
http://www.tomive.com (http://www.tomive.com)
have good day
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: Hartside on 25 September 2010, 16:11
Yeah, who's going to be brave enough to click on that link first?  :rolleyes: (1st post)
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: Snoopy on 25 September 2010, 16:22
Not me.  :grin:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: p3asa on 25 September 2010, 16:23
I did last night without thinking but I survived  :grin:
Its just a very busy door sill site.
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 25 September 2010, 16:49
I did last night.
Too busy a site as p3asa remarked.
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: MAW73 on 25 September 2010, 16:55
What do you think of these upper and lower door sill protectotrs from lockwood? Anyone got these?

http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-gti-2009-on-4-door-upper-and-lower-sill-protectors-part-no-k115x-combi-more-details-i4400.html



Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: Exonian on 25 September 2010, 18:16
^^^Shame they don't do those stainless ones in a bit of a smoked finish.
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: Snoopy on 25 September 2010, 18:34
Im confused on how those fit  :undecided:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: MAW73 on 25 September 2010, 19:08
If you look at the GT ones on their website it shows you them fitted. I'm a bit undecided as to whether they will look really nice or be a bit cheapy looking....?
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: RickS on 27 September 2010, 08:43
If you look at the GT ones on their website it shows you them fitted. I'm a bit undecided as to whether they will look really nice or be a bit cheapy looking....?

Me too, so if you get some you can let me know how they look  :grin:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: MAW73 on 27 September 2010, 09:26
If you look at the GT ones on their website it shows you them fitted. I'm a bit undecided as to whether they will look really nice or be a bit cheapy looking....?

Me too, so if you get some you can let me know how they look  :grin:


Well it's the wifes birthday coming up, so I might treat her to a set for my car   :laugh:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: VWKev on 27 September 2010, 10:46
What do you think of these upper and lower door sill protectotrs from lockwood? Anyone got these?

http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-gti-2009-on-4-door-upper-and-lower-sill-protectors-part-no-k115x-combi-more-details-i4400.html





Lockwood are sh!t, they still dont have a GTI branded sill for 2 door GTI.
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 27 September 2010, 11:51
These are my VW supplied door sills:

Front

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/IMG00224-20100411-1632.jpg)

Rear

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/IMG00233-20100411-1636.jpg)
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: MAW73 on 27 September 2010, 13:10
The sills look great...... shame they don't do GTI embossed ones, but they still look very smart indeed. I may have to get some of these myself.

p.s. Asker, your now safe to where those high heals again without fear of scratching your car  :laugh:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: VWKev on 27 September 2010, 13:13
am1w those sills are no good, they are not protecting both levels. Unless you wear high heals or have a woman in your life you wont know how bad it is unless both levels are protected.
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: am1w on 27 September 2010, 13:14
The sills look great...... shame they don't do GTI embossed ones, but they still look very smart indeed. I may have to get some of these myself.
p.s. Asker, your now safe to where those high heels again without fear of scratching your car  :laugh:

Martin, you've ruined them after I lent them to you. They were only ment to be used in-doors. :grin:

Kev: I've resorted to Doc Martins and kilts. So much more practical and relieving on a long journey. :evil:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: MAW73 on 27 September 2010, 13:24
The sills look great...... shame they don't do GTI embossed ones, but they still look very smart indeed. I may have to get some of these myself.
p.s. Asker, your now safe to where those high heels again without fear of scratching your car  :laugh:

Martin, you've ruined them after I lent them to you. They were only ment to be used in-doors. :grin:

LOL  :laugh:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: Jimble on 27 September 2010, 22:20
The boot protectors are on the vw website now. http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/#/new/golf-gti-vi/configure/588/accessories/popular-choices
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: Snoopy on 03 April 2011, 18:24
Anyone found any others out there?  :undecided:

I quite like the oem ones on the golf R but they say R  :grin:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: Snoopy on 05 April 2011, 18:52
Wish i could find something like this for the GTI

(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2912/p1010275w.jpg)

 :undecided:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: Jimble on 05 April 2011, 21:50
 :drool:
Title: Re: Door Sill Steel Trims & Steel Boot Sill Protector
Post by: Snoopy on 09 April 2011, 19:05
The new polo ones look nice too. Anyone know if VW are bringing any more out for the GOLF like the scirocco above.

Cheap skate VW even my mk1 has sill trims  :grin: