JMiracle

I've been slowly trying to get rid of all of the chrome on my truck. Finally got to doing my running boards and used the spray on bed liner. Sanded down the chrome, used self etching primer and then sprayed multiple thin coats until I liked the finish. The only issue I had was that the threads in the boards for the screws that held on the plastic step pads had basically fallen off resulting in the screws just turning inside and not coming out. Had to just pull them off, and ended up using adhesive to put them back on. I'm really happy the way they turned out, and hope the texture will help a little this winter in the ice and snow. First two pictures show the boards sanded Third is after the self etching primer Last is them finished

Summers22

iTrader: (2)

Those look really good, nice job! You could always run longer bolts all the way through the step pads and boards and use a lock washer and nut on the bottom side.

JMiracle

That's not a bad idea. I was thinking about finding some self-tapping screws that would thread right into the existing holes. Right now the Adhesive is working fine.

Toshbar

Looks good. I'd like to do that to my running boards and both bumpers, all of which are chrome.

Fordfan2006

Why not do the step pads too? More grip less chance of slipping and falling.

techrep

iTrader: (1)

That bed liner don’t like to stick to plastic steps very well...at least in my experience...

Fordfan2006

ah. Hm. What about the stick on things that have like sandpaper tread

techrep

iTrader: (1)

never tried that... like non-skid strip's...

Fordfan2006

yes I couldn't think of them. I saw it on here or the 09-14 section. I'd do it to my truck but I have a king ranch so the running board step pads are beige.