Question re: Illuminated Door Sills

DC5 · 11-21-2017, 12:12 AM

Hello All:

I recently purchased a 2018 Camaro 1SS. I was intending to purchase the GM Accessories illuminated door sills, but I have seen several complaints of the lettering lifting. How common is this issue?

I would hate to upgrade the door sills to have the lettering lift.

- Daniel

Yellow6thGen · 11-21-2017, 05:31 AM

My 2016 has not had any lifting in over a year, I don’t step on them...

Magnum922 · 11-21-2017, 05:59 AM

I have a 2017 ss. When I wash it I use a master blaster to dry it. It puts a lot of air force on it. It has not come off. I also wiped it many times. I never hit it with my foot when getting out of the car either.

DC5 · 11-21-2017, 07:51 AM

Thanks for your responses!

I'm also very careful during ingress/egress to not scuff ANYTHING, so perhaps that will make the difference.

SuperSound · 11-21-2017, 09:42 AM

I put a set of 3M door sill protectors on mine soon after I got it. Haven't had an issue with mine.

camaromike77 · 11-21-2017, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnum922

I have a 2017 ss. When I wash it I use a master blaster to dry it. It puts a lot of air force on it. It has not come off. I also wiped it many times. I never hit it with my foot when getting out of the car either.

Those Master Blasters are AWESOME!!! I bought one a few years ago for my Harley, and now I use it on the Camaro!

mcintyre1969 · 11-21-2017, 10:59 AM

23 months and no problem

Magnum922 · 11-21-2017, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaromike77

Those Master Blasters are AWESOME!!! I bought one a few years ago for my Harley, and now I use it on the Camaro!

There's not one water spot on it after I use it. I had a small chemical guy one before it left water spots. The master blaster is great. Keeps your hands warm when drying in the cold too.

retmil · 11-24-2017, 02:40 PM

SuperSound where did you get the 3M protectors? Thanks!

SuperSound · 11-24-2017, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retmil

SuperSound where did you get the 3M protectors? Thanks!

Here you go

https://www.amazon.com/XPEL-Clear-Un...oor+sill+guard

JCunningham · 11-24-2017, 10:53 PM

mine were lifting on the dealer's lot. replaced under warranty and they have not come up again. car was 1 year old but new when I bought it. We will see if these last a year.

T32803 · 11-25-2017, 02:39 PM

I have that option and it looks super classy at night when I exit the car..
Very recommended..

The heads up display I would have preferred to swap for a lower dash to
increase forward visibility out of the car.

retmil · 11-25-2017, 03:31 PM

Thank you SuperSound!

DC5 · 11-25-2017, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCunningham

mine were lifting on the dealer's lot. replaced under warranty and they have not come up again. car was 1 year old but new when I bought it. We will see if these last a year.

I continue to read more and more reports of the lettering failing on these doors sills, which, as T32803 said, look awesome at night. So, unfortunately, I don't think I will be adding them to my vehicle.

11-21-2017, 12:12 AM	#1
DC5 Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 596	Question re: Illuminated Door Sills Hello All: I recently purchased a 2018 Camaro 1SS. I was intending to purchase the GM Accessories illuminated door sills, but I have seen several complaints of the lettering lifting. How common is this issue? I would hate to upgrade the door sills to have the lettering lift. - Daniel

11-21-2017, 05:31 AM	#2
Yellow6thGen 18 ZL1 A10 Convertible Drives: White ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 410 View My Garage	My 2016 has not had any lifting in over a year, I don’t step on them... __________________ 2018 ZL1 Convertible A10 @ Kooks R&D.

11-21-2017, 09:42 AM	#5
SuperSound Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 5,063 View My Garage	I put a set of 3M door sill protectors on mine soon after I got it. Haven't had an issue with mine. __________________ Current: '17 2SS Hyper Blue, A8, MRC, NPP Past: '99 SS Camaro A4, '73 Camaro 383 A3 "Voices in your head are not considered insider information." 3800 Status - 6/16/16 (Built!) 6000 status - 6/29/16 (Delivered!)

11-21-2017, 10:59 AM	#7
mcintyre1969 Drives: 1968 SS/RS, 2006 H2 2016 2SS White Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas ( Southern Moron) Posts: 770	23 months and no problem __________________ 2016 2SS White fully loaded

11-24-2017, 10:53 PM	#11
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	mine were lifting on the dealer's lot. replaced under warranty and they have not come up again. car was 1 year old but new when I bought it. We will see if these last a year. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

11-21-2017, 05:59 AM	#3
Magnum922 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North carolina Posts: 336	I have a 2017 ss. When I wash it I use a master blaster to dry it. It puts a lot of air force on it. It has not come off. I also wiped it many times. I never hit it with my foot when getting out of the car either.

11-21-2017, 07:51 AM	#4
DC5 Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 596	Thanks for your responses! I'm also very careful during ingress/egress to not scuff ANYTHING, so perhaps that will make the difference.

11-24-2017, 02:40 PM	#9
retmil Drives: 2022 Wild Cherry SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Germantown, Md Posts: 316	SuperSound where did you get the 3M protectors? Thanks!

11-25-2017, 02:39 PM	#12
T32803 Drives: Sold it Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: US Posts: 126	I have that option and it looks super classy at night when I exit the car.. Very recommended.. The heads up display I would have preferred to swap for a lower dash to increase forward visibility out of the car.

11-25-2017, 03:31 PM	#13
retmil Drives: 2022 Wild Cherry SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Germantown, Md Posts: 316	Thank you SuperSound!

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