GTI Scuff Plates

**xblode** · 23-03-2010, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by MkVIGTI

I just saw these scuff plates on eBay for about 50 bucks landed. It's claimed to be made of stainless steel is that correct xblode? Does the door close fine with these stripes on? I'm thinking whether these are of acceptable quality and presentation as I would like to have scuff plates on my upcoming GTI. Silly VW not offering GTI scuff plates even as an option!

They are stainless. They look great but as commented in this thread, they really aren't scuff plates as they sit over the rubber trim. This is fine for me as it was more for bling than function.

The doors close fine. You'll have to apply your own two sided tape as the tape they came with isn't enough. For an easy $50, it's worth it.

**Orient Express** · 24-03-2010, 01:37 AM

They cover the area that is most susceptible to scratches and scuffing.

They are VW parts.

They are made out of thick plastic and are self-adheasive.

**Corey_R** · 24-03-2010, 02:33 AM

Personally I think that the VW ones that Orient Express has shown us are pretty ugly. I know that xblode's ones are only for cosmentic purposes, but they look really good!

If you REALLY need to protect the paint area in the door sills, I would say your best bet (and probably cheapest and most thorough option) is the 3M Paint Protection Film/Ventureshield Stone Guard!

**MkVIGTI** · 24-03-2010, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by AdamD

They do, as per this info 3 posts up.

I thought those are just normal Golf scuff plates with Golf written across it? My dealer said there isn't one with GTI written on the scuff plates

**triode12** · 25-03-2010, 09:41 AM

The SS scuff plates are naff.
Once they are scuffed, they look even worse.
Like Corey mentioned, cheapest and best thing to do is to cover it with 3M Ventureshield.

**Orient Express** · 25-03-2010, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by coreying

Personally I think that the VW ones that Orient Express has shown us are pretty ugly.

Yes they are not like having an illuminated logo, stainless steel set of scuff plates, but the are designed to hold up well in a harsh environment. They are like the Monster Mats. Gnarly and Functional.

**Corey_R** · 25-03-2010, 11:52 AM

I agree. But they still don't cover the entire sill area either. Hence the suggestion of 3M Ventureshield will:
1) can cover the entire area
2) is transparent/practically invisible
3) can be user installed in that location as the area is relatively simple.
4) could be replaced quickly and easily and cheaply if you do actually have an inconsiderate girlfriend who constantly digs her heels into the sill
5) is much cheaper than any of the VW/aftermarket accessory options show so far.

**nau** · 25-03-2010, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Orient Express

They cover the area that is most susceptible to scratches and scuffing.

They are VW parts.

They are made out of thick plastic and are self-adheasive.

it will look acceptable on a dark color car

**MkVIGTI** · 07-04-2010, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by xblode

So I'm browsing eBay for VW stuff and I came across some scuff plates for the GTI.

Wasn't sure how good they would be but for about $45 landed, it worth a shot. Took about 2 weeks from Hong Kong.

The backing tape was average so I re-applied my own tape. The fronts look good and fit well.

The rear ones, not so good although I think they are still acceptable. There's a tiny curve in the existing trimwork and these are dead straight.

All in all, easy peasy for a coupla dollars.

I bought a set of these scuff plates off eBay as well and I just received them today. But to my surprise, the rear ones have Golf on it instead of GTI!