Notices
2005-2014 Mustangs Discussions on the latest S197 model Mustangs from Ford.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Paint on drivers door sill - Slowly wearing away

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-18-2009, 02:58 PM
  #1  
Intervention
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
Intervention's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location:
Posts: 557
Default Paint on drivers door sill - Slowly wearing away

Hey guys,

I just noticed that on my drivers sill panel, there is a 5" strip where the paint has completely worn away. I had no idea how this has happened untill I got out of the car. I guess because I sit very close to the wheel (personal preference) that as I exit the vehicle, I rub my right shoe sole on it.

I am worried about it rusting out soon.










I understand pictures are worth 1,000 words, so I will have them up soon. Anybody else have this problem? Any suggestions to prevent rusting?

Last edited by Intervention; 06-18-2009 at 03:13 PM.
Intervention is offline  
Old 06-18-2009, 04:01 PM
  #2  
Rskapof
2nd Gear Member
 
Rskapof's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: FL
Posts: 176
Default

i have paint peeling on the inside of the door handle inset on the drivers side. From the looks of your car you are tungsten gray. I am also tungsten gray and mine is a 2007 GT which i got in late 2006. Any resemblance to yours?
Rskapof is offline  
Old 06-18-2009, 04:55 PM
  #3  
157dB
Cut & Paste Expert
 
157dB's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 13,322
Default

Stop draggin your feets.
Nothing has touched my doorsills
besides a microfiber towel in the last 2 1/2 years.

If you keep dragging your body parts across it, it wont
have a chance to rust.
But if you must, LPS makes a great product. Its like cosmolene...
Attached Thumbnails Paint on drivers door sill - Slowly wearing away-rustinhibitor.jpg  

Last edited by 157dB; 06-18-2009 at 04:58 PM.
157dB is offline  
Old 06-18-2009, 05:01 PM
  #4  
Intervention
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
Intervention's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location:
Posts: 557
Default

Originally Posted by Rskapof
i have paint peeling on the inside of the door handle inset on the drivers side. From the looks of your car you are tungsten gray. I am also tungsten gray and mine is a 2007 GT which i got in late 2006. Any resemblance to yours?

Mine is Alloy. And I have no peeling, just worn away paint

Anjd I guess it is a bad habit I need to stop. I didnt think it would rust if I keep "cleaning" it everytime i drive it lol
Intervention is offline  
Old 06-18-2009, 05:04 PM
  #5  
pascal
S197 Section Modder-ator
 
pascal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Orlando FL
Posts: 13,373
Default

Keep dragging your feet, it will erode surface rust as well.
pascal is offline  
Old 06-18-2009, 05:15 PM
  #6  
nmd55
3rd Gear Member
 
nmd55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 963
Default

on a side note did u replace your interior lights? looks awesome, i want to do this mod but it seems like alot of work.
nmd55 is offline  
Old 06-18-2009, 05:40 PM
  #7  
Intervention
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
Intervention's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location:
Posts: 557
Default

Originally Posted by nmd55
on a side note did u replace your interior lights? looks awesome, i want to do this mod but it seems like alot of work.
I havent done the full interior yet, only a few sections. But I love it.

It really isnt that hard, its just a little frustrating dealing with the tiny LED's


Heres a few pictures: Using my sisters camera cause I broke mine












Intervention is offline  
Old 06-18-2009, 08:24 PM
  #8  
Rskapof
2nd Gear Member
 
Rskapof's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: FL
Posts: 176
Default

Has anyone seen this done in red LEDs
Rskapof is offline  
Old 06-18-2009, 08:42 PM
  #9  
2cokeman
5th Gear Member
 
2cokeman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Ontario,Canada
Posts: 3,471
Default

Originally Posted by 157db
Stop draggin your feets.
Nothing has touched my doorsills
besides a microfiber towel in the last 2 1/2 years.

If you keep dragging your body parts across it, it wont
have a chance to rust.
But if you must, LPS makes a great product. Its like cosmolene...
+1 HERE TOO!
2cokeman is offline  
Old 06-18-2009, 11:30 PM
  #10  
digitalcos
3rd Gear Member
 
digitalcos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: NY (Capital Region)
Posts: 581
Default

Intervention- Have you checked the paint on the bottom of your door? Are you sure it's not just a poor alignment between your door and the sill? Maybe there's rubbing. That just looks like way more than your shoe rubbing to me.
digitalcos is offline  


Quick Reply: Paint on drivers door sill - Slowly wearing away



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:13 PM.