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Old Oct 11, 2016 | 04:35 PM
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Does anyone know what to use to get the fine scratches out on the kick plates for a 2016 SL400 or what the cost is to replace. Thanks!
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 06:18 PM
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This is going to be an ongoing problem--wish they had kept the brushed aluminum from the previous model instead of going to the highly polished ones.
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 10:22 PM
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This is going to be an ongoing problem--wish they had kept the brushed aluminum from the previous model instead of going to the highly polished ones.
Agreed 100%. Doesn't even look better (less sporty). The OP has a '16 though, those are brushed.

I would try steel wool. If that doesn't they are something like $150 a pop...
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I wrapped both sides with carbon fiber look and they are ok since.
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I wrapped both sides with carbon fiber look and they are ok since.
That's an interesting idea, please post some photos.
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I'm not a fan of carbon fiber, but in this particular case, I do believe you may have nailed it my friend. Good job!
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I'm not a fan of carbon fiber, but in this particular case, I do believe you may have nailed it my friend. Good job!
I am not a fan of carbon fiber either, but in my case, the car is black inside-out, so it makes the most sense to do it this way.
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Originally Posted by greatkoei
I wrapped both sides with carbon fiber look and they are ok since.
The carbon does not scuff?
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Apparently not so far, it's been about a year since I wrapped
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Originally Posted by greatkoei
Apparently not so far, it's been about a year since I wrapped
Is this actual carbon fiber, or a vinyl wrap that looks like CF?
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It's a waterproof vinyl wrap, but it looks and feels the same as carbon fiber.
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Originally Posted by greatkoei
It's a waterproof vinyl wrap, but it looks and feels the same as carbon fiber.
So, one could really use any color vinyl wrap-such as a silver-and when it gets scratched, simply replace it. Great idea.
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So, one could really use any color vinyl wrap-such as a silver-and when it gets scratched, simply replace it. Great idea.
That's the idea. This material doesn't get scratches as easy as the stock door kick (I believe that is aluminum)
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Custom pre-cut or roll of material?
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It appears this may have been a custom cut for this specific vehicle. If it was precut, please post where it was purchased. Or did you just cut it yourself from a roll of material?
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It appears this may have been a custom cut for this specific vehicle. If it was precut, please post where it was purchased. Or did you just cut it yourself from a roll of material?
Not precut. I watched technician cut from a roll of material at my local wrap shop.
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