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Oct 11, 2016 | 04:35 PM

parsfdon

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Door Kick Plate

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!

Oct 13, 2016 | 06:18 PM

HouTexMB

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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.

Oct 13, 2016 | 10:22 PM

Wolfman

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Originally Posted by HouTexMB

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...

Oct 14, 2016 | 04:10 AM

greatkoei

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I wrapped both sides with carbon fiber look and they are ok since.

Oct 15, 2016 | 05:35 PM

Streamliner

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Originally Posted by greatkoei

I wrapped both sides with carbon fiber look and they are ok since.

That's an interesting idea, please post some photos.

Oct 15, 2016 | 07:16 PM

greatkoei

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Oct 15, 2016 | 09:24 PM

Streamliner

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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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Oct 16, 2016 | 12:22 PM

tandan

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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?

Oct 16, 2016 | 09:06 PM

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greatkoei

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Apparently not so far, it's been about a year since I wrapped

Oct 16, 2016 | 09:52 PM

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Streamliner

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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?

Oct 16, 2016 | 10:25 PM

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greatkoei

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It's a waterproof vinyl wrap, but it looks and feels the same as carbon fiber.

Oct 16, 2016 | 10:53 PM

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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.

Oct 16, 2016 | 11:20 PM

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greatkoei

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Originally Posted by Streamliner

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)

Nov 14, 2018 | 06:56 AM

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Custom pre-cut or roll of material?

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Originally Posted by greatkoei

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?

Nov 14, 2018 | 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fun33

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.