Author Topic: Sill Protectors - Yes or No?  (Read 7870 times)

Offline MK6-Fan

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 139
Sill Protectors - Yes or No?
« on: 14 July 2012, 20:25 »
Well............

As it's around 3 weeks until I get my new car, so I ordered these sill protectors for it which I think look very smart & will suit it.

I bought them to obviously protect the sills but mostly because I like the look of them which will provide a 'sporty' look.  :smiley:

I'm not sure if you could call it a 'modification' as such in the typical sense, but car modifications aren't my cup of tea, but this one is subtle & tasteful IMO.

What do we reckon chaps?


2012 Golf MK6 Match 3dr|1.4 TSI 122PS|Manual|Solid Black|MFSW|RCD510|

Offline Mr GTD

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,907
Re: Sill Protectors - Yes or No?
« Reply #1 on: 14 July 2012, 21:15 »
Those don't look to bad mate, I've been looking for sum GTD ones but nout does any with that logo on... :sad:
Collected 1st March 17 - MK7 GTD 5dr DSG Pure White With Optional Extras - Tech Pack - Sports & Sound - Pan Roof - Tints - Leather

Offline MK6-Fan

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 139
Re: Sill Protectors - Yes or No?
« Reply #2 on: 14 July 2012, 21:22 »
Thanks mate!  :smiley:

Yeah I haven't seen any GTD ones either.......could you not get them custom made with 'GTD' on it?

Edit:

Does anyone know how to fit these? 
:embarassed:  :embarassed:  :embarassed:
« Last Edit: 14 July 2012, 21:25 by MK6-Fan »
2012 Golf MK6 Match 3dr|1.4 TSI 122PS|Manual|Solid Black|MFSW|RCD510|

Offline Ginge 35Edition

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,077
Re: Sill Protectors - Yes or No?
« Reply #3 on: 14 July 2012, 21:25 »
They do the trick mate, I've just put some on the cab. It's a nice touch when you open up the door.

Offline MK6-Fan

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 139
Re: Sill Protectors - Yes or No?
« Reply #4 on: 14 July 2012, 21:26 »
They do the trick mate, I've just put some on the cab. It's a nice touch when you open up the door.

That's good to know pal.  :smiley:

Do they ever prevent the door from shutting properly?
2012 Golf MK6 Match 3dr|1.4 TSI 122PS|Manual|Solid Black|MFSW|RCD510|

Offline Keithuk

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 837
Re: Sill Protectors - Yes or No?
« Reply #5 on: 15 July 2012, 02:00 »
You don't say if you have a 2door or 4door but you're showing 2 strips so it must be 2 door.

Lockwood do GTI ones for the 4door but not the 2door.

Lockwood

I contacted them a couple of years ago asking if they could make some for GTD, they do GTI and TDI so just shuffle the letters around. They said they have had no demand for GTD sill protectors.

I think they are fitted with double sided tape.
2010 Golf GTD (170) CBBB, 5 Door, Shadow Blue (P6/D5Q), Flat Tyre Indicator, Basic Protection Pack + VCDS.

Offline Ginge 35Edition

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,077
Re: Sill Protectors - Yes or No?
« Reply #6 on: 15 July 2012, 05:51 »
Peel the tape off and stick them down, simple. Just make sure you space them out the same on each side but that's just my OCD. And no they never prevent the door from closing.

Offline Cliff_944

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 280
Re: Sill Protectors - Yes or No?
« Reply #7 on: 15 July 2012, 08:02 »
Those don't look to bad mate, I've been looking for sum GTD ones but nout does any with that logo on... :sad:
I've not see good quality GTD ones.... Shame....
       GerTruDe - The GTD...

Offline Raffe

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,234
Re: Sill Protectors - Yes or No?
« Reply #8 on: 15 July 2012, 08:09 »
Would like some too but not sure on those Lockwood ones, always associate Lockwood with cheap tat which is probably very unfair.
2016 Golf R | 3dr | DSG | Reflex Silver | 19" Pretoria Alloys | 90% Tints | Nav | Winter Pack | App Connect

Offline JonnyG

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 888
Re: Sill Protectors - Yes or No?
« Reply #9 on: 15 July 2012, 11:05 »
Bare paint always seems to get scuffed there, so I reckon they're a good idea  :smiley:

TIP : Before sticking down, make sure they don't show from the outside (with the door shut).  I once fitted some and you could see the edge sticking out a bit (between the bottom of the door and lower sill - looked a bit naff IMHO)
Current : Seat Cupra Lux, DSG, Magnetic Grey, Sept 2019
Gone :    Golf Mk 7 R, 5dr DSG, Pure White, March 2017
Gone :    Golf Mk 7 R, 5dr DSG, Tornado Red, March 2015
Gone :    Audi RS3, Daytona Grey, 7sp S-Tronic, Sept 2012
Gone :    Golf R, Rising Blue, 5dr DSG Mar 2010
Gone :    Golf R32, DBP, 5dr, DSG, Nov 2008
Gone :    Golf GTi ED30, Mar 2007