Opinions on these door sills

[tgRanger]

I tried to round over the edge with my router, even with it turned down to 16,000 rpm, it melted too much for my liking and clean-up would be ridiculous. I just trimmed like the others, bought two 3M adhesive promoter pads ($3 each) and roughed up the back surface of the sill guard. Install was quick and easy. Now, to update my signature with "old school Ranger door sill mod"

Least you gave it a shot and were still able to use them afterwards. Bet it still looks great.

Where did you get the 3M A P pads for $3ea? 3M 06396?

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[Rinn69]

Where did you get the 3M A P pads for $3ea? 3M 06396?

It was a fluke....went to local auto parts store (O'Reilly's) and they had some in the back....the guy didn't know what they were or that he had them. They have them on eBay if ya can't find them locally.

 

[Johnpenn]

It is a very ingenious idea - I was skeptical as to how the cut edges would look, but they really cleaned up well I think. I'm very happy with this solution. Thanks @PJVet !!!

I will be doing this soon but need to get some 3M tape. What width tape did everyone use? I was thinking 2 strips of 1" on each sill. Is it better to cover more of the sill plate?

 

[RedlandRanger]

I will be doing this soon but need to get some 3M tape. What width tape did everyone use? I was thinking 2 strips of 1" on each sill. Is it better to cover more of the sill plate?

I used 4 strips of 1" tape probably 2" or so long on each piece. If you just put two pieces on I think the middle would flop around a bit.

 

[Johnpenn]

I used 4 strips of 1" tape probably 2" or so long on each piece. If you just put two pieces on I think the middle would flop around a bit.

Thanks. I was considering 2 long parallel strips the full length of each plate. I guess my idea would be over-kill to the extreme.

 

[tgRanger]

Thanks. I was considering 2 long parallel strips the full length of each plate. I guess my idea would be over-kill to the extreme.

I would also put a strip of it tight around the entire outside edge. This way no dust or dirt gets underneath it.

 

[Rinn69]

I used one long strip along the "bottom/outer" edge and 5 shorter strips evenly spaced above the long strip and held the upper edge firmly against the door seal.

 

[CoastieN70]

I don't like the stainless steel with gold lettering but these look better. Especially on certain colors like my silver.

https://accessories.ford.com/catalog/product/view/id/12183/s/plate-door-scuff/category/171/

Is that a set of two or four?

 

[Johnpenn]

I used one long strip along the "bottom/outer" edge and 5 shorter strips evenly spaced above the long strip and held the upper edge firmly against the door seal.

Are you guys all using the 3M Adhesion Promoter or just scuffing the back of the sill plate? It seems to me that scuffing with fine grit sandpaper or steel wool will give about the same adhesion properties. I know 3M likes to sell their expensive chemicals. Does anyone know for sure?

 

[Rinn69]

Are you guys all using the 3M Adhesion Promoter or just scuffing the back of the sill plate? It seems to me that scuffing with fine grit sandpaper or steel wool will give about the same adhesion properties. I know 3M likes to sell their expensive chemicals. Does anyone know for sure?

I felt using the adhesion promoter on the sill plate was extra insurance, even after scuffing it. It may not help, but it certainly won't hurt. I used denatured alcohol to clean the door sill.

 

[joeb427]

Is that a set of two or four?

Set of 4 but the backs are a smaller black no print piece.

 

[CoastieN70]

Set of 4 but the backs are a smaller black no print piece.

Thanks!

 

[kieefer]

My solution to missing door sill scuff plates.

I found this forum before I ordered my 2019 Ranger.

Thanks to this forum I spent a lot of money before delivery on items posted in this forum.

But after delivery I also noticed that there were not any door sill scuff plates. I did not like the stainless steel factory jobs nor the aftermarket ones that go below the door sills.

Since I sold my 2008 Ranger for this 2019, I remembered that it had really cool sill scuff plates.

Looking up the part numbers on Ford Dealer parts pages the part numbers never matched the parts pictures displayed.

I found the scuff plates here. https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-scuff-plate-f37z1013260a

Part Number F37Z-1013260-A. They fit either right or left.

The material is pretty close to the Weather Tech mat material. Some type of vinyl rubber/plastic.

My 2008 Ranger was a 4 door extra cab so the scuff plate was close to 4 feet long which is too long for the super crew 2019. So I ordered the scuff plate for the 2008 Ranger 2-Door. The scuff plate was about 33 inches long.

I used a table saw to trim the width, about 1/8" on each side, and cut off each end to make the length about 21 inches. I used a belt grinder to remove the 6 tabs off the back that were obviously for securing it to the door sill on the 2008 Ranger.

From the parts diagram on Tasca Parts you can see a facsimile of the tabs.

Once done, I mounted the scuff plates with double sided tape. The foam style, not the thin stuff. Hopefully this will hold up for several years. If not, renewing the tape will be easy.

The picture shown here is the front drivers side. I'll get two more of them for the back doors. The rear doors are smaller so I'll need to trim even more off the plates.

Clever fix.

I’m being real careful about scuffing but I’m adding these. Order placed.

I was scuffing the stock plastic piece and decided to cover that with some vinyl tape. Working good.

 

[PJVet]

I also used 1" 3M tape with two strips. I thought to myself that it would be overkill also. But using the fishing line to debadge the plate and then the adhesive remover wheel idea put my mind at ease if I ever wanted to remove it. What I didn't consider would be the amount of labor involved to remove them. I hope I never have to find out.

 

[sbacpo]

Does anyone have any experience with these?

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