Bumper and door sill protectors - do they really help protect?

[Tigger]

I added the door sills and bumper protector (as well as mud flaps and door ding protectors). All are OEM. I think they all look good and are good quality but the only one that seems like it was not worth the money, is the door sills. But then oddly enough, I have given two people outside my household a ride and they both complimented them. ?

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[Grift3r]

Can't speak to the door sill protectors but I am very glad I installed the bumper protector. In addition to protecting the very scratch prone top surface of the black plastic bumper, it adds a non-slip texture and really dresses up the appearance. It looks "finished" to me - like it should have been there all along.

I can back this as well. We have a Great Pyrenees whos on day 2 scratched the bumper before I could get one of these installed. Def a recommended purchase

 

[Desert Bronco.]

What brand or part number?

 

[Martinjv71]

As the topic suggests just wondering if these types of accessories really help to keep the vehicle clean and improve future resale value? They aren't very expensive but they do apply by a sticky tape backing. Wonder if this deteriorates and eventually ruins the finish.

If they are covering the original surface and creating a barrier why wouldn't they protect?...........

 

[Foghorn]

Sugg. on door sills...I am a retired signmaker, and we used a clear, sign product called " over laminate" It was designed to cover a sign, and if I recall was UV stable, and you could get spray paint and felt marker off it with paint thinner. I cut pieces of that and apply to the door sill.
My new BS arrived home yesterday, and within the hour I had applied the laminate. I used two pieces 3 in X 16 in. It will last for years. Comes off with a heat gun.

 

[Cactusjk]

I added the door sills the other night and bumper guard and really liked them even if it ends up being accent pieces they look great

Did you put the rear sill protectors on?

 

[BenOutside85]

I have an Amazon one that I really like (cost $39). I may have dented the plastic bumper day 1 after dropping a 60# dog kennel on it. ?

Link?

 

[Art4All]

I’m also interested in this one. Thanks in advance @thegadgetfish!

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[Art4All]

I’m also interested in this one. Thanks in advance @thegadgetfish!

Link?

 

[ScareCrow]

Link?

Amazon, fit's great......

 

[thegadgetfish]

Link?

I’m also interested in this one. Thanks in advance @thegadgetfish!

This one: Rear Bumper Protector for 2021... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BMYRQP2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[LilbroncoS]

I did this one. 32 bucks. One day shipping

Car Bumper Guard Compatible with 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Accessories Scratch Resistant Exterior Rear Trunk Door Entry Protective Mat Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QCR7S3R/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_J731828CKQB1CMCJ1FWK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[bdigna]

I have the same at Amazon and looks great on the rear bumper. I have mine for almost 2 months and holding really good.

I had this one on but it sat too high and the hatch rubbed on it. I didn't think that much about it, and had it on for over two years. then, lifting my hatch, I felt a rough spot - the constant rubbing had worn the paint off almost the entire bottom edge of the hatch! As the weather finally got warm last month is when I got the chance to realize that the touch-up paint pen that I bought when I bought the Bronco in 2022, that was supposed to be Cactus Gray was a completely other (darker) shade of gray - but at this point, rather the wrong color then bare metal.
What I'm looking for now is a way to safely remove 3M Tape residue from the back bumper without damaging the material.

 

[Bill G]

I had one of the Amazon bumper protectors on my ’21 Sport, put on soon after I got vehicle. It went on easily and provided good coverage. I had no problem with the tailgate rubbing, there was good clearance and all was well. After about a year, however, road grit and moisture found its way under the cover and it began to come loose as the double stick tape "gave up the ghost”.
I discovered no good way to reattach the cover, so removed it. I planned on getting a new one, but never did, and fortunately have not had any damage to the bumper.
Bottom line, consider the covers to be “wear items” and figure you may have to replace them every couple years.

 

[RC Turner]

I added the door sills the other night and bumper guard and really liked them even if it ends up being accent pieces they look great

I put these on mine. Not very happy as they were very expensive and quality was poor. I talked to the manufacturer and they offered to replace them but the hassle was not worth it. I would not buy these again.