Stainless door sill protectors? - Page 4

Windslore · 11th February 2011, 10:23

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Originally Posted by trikey

I have sent off samples of the plastic protectors, just awaiting designs and prices... will keep you all informed as and when

When you have got a picture of what we looking at I'd probably be very interested. Sounds like a great idea, those plastic ones are really cheap and nasty!

Robson Rover Repair · 11th February 2011, 10:26

I also would be interested. Would there be an engraving option possibly?

GT Courier · 11th February 2011, 10:56

Umm, can we have a picture of the bit we are replacing or intending to replace, I was thinking it was the chrome plastic strips that sit on the top of the sill that are covered by the door?

I think you are all talking about something else that I dont know of and dont have a problem with on my car?

Kearton · 15th February 2011, 20:18

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Originally Posted by GT Courier

Umm, can we have a picture of the bit we are replacing or intending to replace, I was thinking it was the chrome plastic strips that sit on the top of the sill that are covered by the door?

I think you are all talking about something else that I don't know of and don't have a problem with on my car?

Are we talking about items 4 & 5 here? The chrome plated plastic bits that sit on top of the sills.

If so, for comparison, those on the Rover 400 were larger and either stainless steel or polished aluminium with "Rover" (and possibly also the Rover logo) etched(?) on. I think similar ones with "Rover" or "MG" logo on would be good.

Regards,
Kearton

Ros3 · 15th February 2011, 20:46

I'm interested. Maybe in chrome would be nice...

MangoMan · 15th February 2011, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kearton

Are we talking about items 4 & 5 here? The chrome plated plastic bits that sit on top of the sills.

If so, for comparison, those on the Rover 400 were larger and either stainless steel or polished aluminium with "Rover" (and possibly also the Rover logo) etched(?) on. I think similar ones with "Rover" or "MG" logo on would be good.

Regards,
Kearton

No, it is the Plastic Parts 1 & 3 in the illustration, not the Chrome bits.

trikey · 21st February 2011, 11:08

Just a quick update, I have approached three separate companies, no reply (as yet) from two of them, the third one has come up with a price of £101 for the rear, and £108 for the front!!

That price is each! so a set wold be £418.00 plus vat and delivery, then you wonder why we go to China to get a reduction in manufacturing charges.

I am still persevering with this one, so please bear with me!

tony_fry · 21st February 2011, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Just a quick update, I have approached three separate companies, no reply (as yet) from two of them, the third one has come up with a price of £101 for the rear, and £108 for the front!!

That price is each! so a set wold be £418.00 plus vat and delivery, then you wonder why we go to China to get a reduction in manufacturing charges.

I am still persevering with this one, so please bear with me!

OMG, thats silly money, I don't think you would get many takers for them at them prices.

Parker · 21st February 2011, 11:48

Problem is most of the cost will be in the original set up charges, will need to knock out 1,000's to make it viable. good luck with the search though.

trikey · 21st February 2011, 11:52

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Originally Posted by Parker

Problem is most of the cost will be in the original set up charges, will need to knock out 1,000's to make it viable. good luck with the search though.

The set up charges can be a problem, but once they have 'tooled up' for the design it shouldn't be anywhere near that for piece price.

Looking at the plastic version, there is only basic cutting and folding required to get near to the design required.

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