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Old Jun 9, 2025 | 09:55 AM
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Refinished Flaky Running Boards

Well, I finally got around to refinishing the crappy chrome running boards.

Corrosion causing the chrome plating to flake in many places
Corrosion causing the chrome plating to flake in many places

Stripped running boards with 80 grit flap disk on angle grinder
Stripped running boards with 80 grit flap disk on angle grinder

I chose this product as it has a light texture which will prevent slippage on wet boards, unlike the chrome. (ask me how I know!)
I chose this product as it has a light texture which will prevent slippage on wet boards, unlike the chrome. (ask me how I know!)

Final product!
Final product!
 
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Old Jun 9, 2025 | 10:03 AM
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Good idea and that looks great👍🏻
 
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Very nice, good job! Are you going to put some of those anti-slip strips on the raised portions? Something like what's sold for metal stair steps or leading edges of steps?


 
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Very nice, good job! Are you going to put some of those anti-slip strips on the raised portions? Something like what's sold for metal stair steps or leading edges of steps?

I thought about it but for now I will leave as is....if anything, I will remove the plastic pieces again and spray the tread surface of them if I find it to still be a slippage issue. I don't imagine an adhesive tape like that will hold up with weather and car washing, etc.
 
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