chevync
Full Access Member
What do you guys use to keep your stock running boards looking like new? I've thought about picking up some black paint and spraying them, i've tried the sprays and none of them last very long.
Faded running boards.
- Thread starter chevync
- Start date
Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
ArmedArtist
TYF Newbie
I just got my 2004 Tahoe. One owner (mother in law) and I used Mothers Back to Black. It turned all the faded trim to a great look again. Just make sure to wipe the running boards extra good. It could be very slippery otherwise.
OP
OP
chevync
Full Access Member
I don't even step on them, i'm 6'4.lol I would like to take them off but it screws up the lines on the tahoe, once I finish the next two projects up I may just get some straight side skirts and put on it and do away with the steps.
Smasal
Full Access Member
Sprayed mine with fusion from wally world. Liked it so much I did the front and rear valances. And the luggage rack.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
---------- Post added at 09:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:38 PM ----------
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
---------- Post added at 09:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:38 PM ----------
6'4 also. I don't use em either. But my son does, he's 6 years old, and so far it's holding up well.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
Goodinblack
I Like Tacos
Carpro DLUX
GalaxyBlackEsky
BlackedoutLT3
^^^2nd that
crazycoupe
Rollin Low
Take the steps off.
ezdaar
Chat Troll
I use the blood of unicorns to keep mine glossy.
Have any members used the heatgun method? I'd like to know how it worked both short and long-term.
ezdaar
Chat Troll
I will be doing it this weekend.
I usually just use pressure washer at point blank range.
I usually just use pressure washer at point blank range.
I just removed one of my running boards and tried the heatgun method. It didn't work on the raised pattern, the area where the raised ovals meet the surface were untouched by the heat and it was leaving white rings around them.
ezdaar
Chat Troll
eeeek! ok, maybe not try.
OP
OP
chevync
Full Access Member
Look's good!
Smasal
Full Access Member
Used same paint on mine. Love it. Makes the old girl look new again. 
Smasal
Smasal
- Joined
- Jan 20, 2015
- Posts
- 435
- Reaction score
- 1,447
Did you guys remove the rear bumper pads to paint or did you just tape off?
I removed all the parts and cleaned them with mineral spirits ( that's what Krylon specifies in the instructions.) The rear bumper main cover is removed by removing the 2 push-in clips that are underneath and then pulling straight back starting from one side. You might have to pry a bit where the clips are with a long thin pry bar. It just has the regular tabs with the spring clips on them. The running board covers and top bumper cover just pull straight up, pry at each clip. Very easy.
Edit: those instructions are for the Denali lower bumper cover.
