King Ranch Running Boards
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King Ranch Running Boards
I am sure this has been pushed around before but I am new so bare with me. I purchased 2006 F250SD King Ranch and this truck is perfect except the running boards. The previous owner did a great job on keeping this truck in great shape but the aluminum checkered portion of the running boards are pitting. Today I noticed that over this white salty looking metal there is what looks to be a plastic coating. I scratched at it and it came off easily and exposed this white chalky look. My question what do I need to do to clean these running boards up? Does this plastic coating need to be completely removed and be polished with proper aluminum cleaner?
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No joy!
Find out more on the attached link.
As I mentioned this had to be an issue with other King Ranch owners.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ditioning.html
Still looking for a easier fix.
As I mentioned this had to be an issue with other King Ranch owners.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ditioning.html
Still looking for a easier fix.
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What I did
On my 2005 KR, I had sections of the plastic coming off. It was not turning white. I removed the plastic and taped off the plastic areas, I also protected the truck's paint with tape. After removing all the plastic I clean the surface with acetone. Then used used a high speed buffer with mother Metal polish. I was able to polish up the metal until it was shiner then it was when it was new. This is work so think about it before doing this.
I just looked at your photos, I had the same look. The white is where the plastic is comming up.
Donovan
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I just looked at your photos, I had the same look. The white is where the plastic is comming up.
Donovan
2005 KR CC SB 6.0 Sold
2009 KR CC LB 6.8 Gas
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Checked with a auto body man.
I spoke with a buddy of mine who restores classics. He believed that the aluminum plate is an insert to the running board and should be bolt into place from below. He says remove them have them stripped and polished. Then have them clear coated. Good as they day the truck was built.
Just wondering if anyone knows if that is correct.
Just wondering if anyone knows if that is correct.
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