There are many types of vehicle protection. One of them is the installation of door sills.. They help protect car sills from scratches., dents and other damage. These damages can occur even during normal use of the car..
Why do we need and what are the overlays
Such horizontal surfaces, like sills, especially prone to it, because they interact with shoes, which can be dirty. This dirt can cause scratches on the paintwork surface.. Thresholds can be deformed by immersing, or unloading heavy loads from the cabin. Children can lean on them for convenience. Heels also cause significant damage., after which not only scratches can remain, and even dents, for example from a hairpin. Installing pads helps prevent the above damage, and also with their help you can hide the existing defects of the sills.
Door sills are a model accessory, which means that it is made for every make and model of car, taking into account its shape. Thereby, the pads are perfectly sized and guarantee a clear installation.
Most manufacturers make high-alloy stainless steel linings, which is not affected by corrosion and has a high resistance to various damages. Products made from this material are quite thin, however, able to withstand heavy loads. Steel door sills combine beauty and quality at the same time. An even more stylish look to the door sills is given by the inscription of the brand of the car., applied to them using the grinding method.
note! There are also pads, made of rubber, however, they are less in demand, than steel.
Installing door sills
Door sills are easy to install. To ensure maximum penetration to the surface, installation should be carried out at temperatures above zero. Before installation, the surface must be pre-treated, on which the pad will be installed with alcohol or other degreasing agent and wipe it. Thereafter, the overlay is glued with double-sided adhesive tape. It is recommended to use German-made 3M tape as the tape., which can guarantee the durability and strength of fastening.
note! The most famous manufacturer of door sills is Nataniko.. The lining of this manufacturer is distinguished by its reliability and is one of the leaders in the production of automotive accessories..
We recommend to the overview! Video instruction on how to install lining on your car. Do it yourself.