Opinions on these door sills

[RedlandRanger]

I ordered some adhesion promoter and was getting ready to cut mine down when I realized I might not have the appropriate blade for my table saw. What blade did you use. I don't want to tear things up or possibly melt the plastic when I rip the sides.

I just used a standard 80 tooth blade.

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[Rinn69]

I ordered some adhesion promoter and was getting ready to cut mine down when I realized I might not have the appropriate blade for my table saw. What blade did you use. I don't want to tear things up or possibly melt the plastic when I rip the sides.

I used a carbide tip blade with a high tooth count (10" blade, 60 teeth, I think). I kept the blade up higher than normal to keep the chips from hitting me. No issues with melting or heat.

 

[Jerry Caldwell]

I appreciate you guys adding the door sills and think they look pretty good. I felt the need for more painted edge protection when I step on the running boards and applied some 3M paint protection film. It is hard to see, but a little dirt helps.

 

[Sabasigh]

I appreciate you guys adding the door sills and think they look pretty good. I felt the need for more painted edge protection when I step on the running boards and applied some 3M paint protection film. It is hard to see, but a little dirt helps.

I just ordered som 3m PPF for my sills

 

[Thulsa Doom]

Does anyone have any experience with these?

https://fordraptorlights.com/produc...I_OMGse36IT8ucZgo-B7TIEhB0o_FtNAaAjKyEALw_wcB

Was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box. On the website they are all black, no lettering.

 

[Panhead]

I went with the 2008 door sills, but I liked the chamfered edge. So I removed about 1/4 inch from the top. Or inside edge and left the outer or lower edge factory. 3 1/2 inches off each end for symmetry .
Table saw and miter saw were allready set up with fine tooth blades from a flooring project. So minimal flash. I cleaned it all up with a razor knife and a palm sander.

 

[joeb427]

I have the OEM black platinum door sill which I believe are made by Putco. They look very nice but scratch very easily.

 

[FULLSCALE]

I went with the 3M PPF too. First time using it and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. I bought 6” wide and trimmed to 5”, but I wish I left it wider to go all the way around to the gravel guarded area.

 

[Traneman]

I went with the 3M PPF too. First time using it and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. I bought 6” wide and trimmed to 5”, but I wish I left it wider to go all the way around to the gravel guarded area.

How long of a roll did you get?

 

[HenryMac]

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

While I am soooooooooooooooooooo tired of all the "Ranger" branded parts.......... this looks like a great deal.

 

[FULLSCALE]

How long of a roll did you get?

84”. It was more than long enough to do the flat parts of the sills before they start to curve up into the pillars.

 

[NickTheEnforcer]

I ordered some adhesion promoter and was getting ready to cut mine down when I realized I might not have the appropriate blade for my table saw. What blade did you use. I don't want to tear things up or possibly melt the plastic when I rip the sides.

what I actually used [2] rolls when the sills I ordered never arrived...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EP52I8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The solid sill guards I received from overseas did NOT match their amazon listing I'm still trying to get a refund [3rd party seller] from three months ago. If anyone wants them email me direct, I can send a pix.

 

[tgRanger]

what I actually used [2] rolls when the sills I ordered never arrived...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EP52I8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks good and Xpel is good quality but is 2.75” wide enough? I’d rather get a 6” width and cut it down a bit to cover the entire area.

Have any pictures?

 

[NickTheEnforcer]

Looks good and Xpel is good quality but is 2.75” wide enough? I’d rather get a 6” width and cut it down a bit to cover the entire area.

Have any pictures?

See pix, It's wide enough to wrap the first lip by about 1/4". I did all four door thresholds with [2] rolls. I cleaned with alcohol, warmed with hair dryer and used a plastic spreader to work it down. I only had one with a slight bubble, took care of that with a couple pin holes and worked them out. I suppose if you could find wider material and wanted to run even further down the side thats an option. I just did not feel the need to over think/spend on it.

BTW I did see larger/wider rolls on Amazon BUT they get pricey pretty quick..

 

[SubVet]

Here is what mine came out looking like. I'm pretty happy with how they look - almost factory I think. For $30 or so and a few minutes of cutting, I think they turned out well. I think they will be more durable than the stick on kind and they are cheaper than the metal ones.

Thank you for posting this! I'm not sure if I will do the rears as well (don't have too many people get in the back seat), but I'm really glad the front sills are now protected.

Just ordered the scuff plates. I have the $80 plates installed but they scratch to easily and I don't want to deal with not scratching them when I enter the truck sooooo...Getting real scuff plates.

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