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| | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 586 | I've always painted the running boards on my previous projects gloss black. This time, on my '46, i would like to cover them with something that will take some foot traffic and still look factory made. In my mind i see something that looks rubberized, yet smooth and even looking. Maybe it will always just be in my mind. Any suggestions out there. Pictures maybe? Cecil........ | | | | | | Dave Giorgi Unregistered | | Dave Giorgi Unregistered | Hi, there is a thread here on this topic. There are also some pictures of what a few other felows did on their trucks. Seems that the RHINO LINNINGS originally designed as a bed liner look great and come in various colors. I 've seen this used on cars as well as trucks with excellent results. Adhesion is incrediable as is the slip deterent feature. I've seen guy's use this on the inner fenders of 30's type vehicles to eliminate starring in the top coats of paint caused by pebbles incountered while driving. Also, guy's were using the stuff as a sound and insulation barrier inside of the vehicles, all with excellent results as the linner is applied up to a 1/4 of an inch thick. Look for the thread as I don't know how to include it on this reply to take you directly there. Hope this helps you in your decision. | | | | | | Dave Giorgi Unregistered | | Dave Giorgi Unregistered | Hi Cecil,
look up the thread "new running boards for Christmas" in this forum ...Its all there with photos and another product call LINEX.
Dave
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 | I used a product called Herculiner, got it at the FLAPS. It is made as a brush on bed liner. Seems to have worked well in the abrasion resistant department, but it is more difficult to keep clean because of all the gritty traction material they put in it
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | You can also use a ribbed rubber material that is often used for floor mats. It's sold by the yard. I used some for the floor mat in my 38 coupe. Post or send me your e-mail addy & I'll send you a pic. I've seen some similar stuff in hardware stores that's pretty thin. The stuff I used is about 1/4" thick to the top of the rib & 1/8" at the bottom. I've seen several cars & trucks at area shows that used the stuff on their running boards and they looked pretty good.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 275 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2007 Posts: 275 | I have used Rhinoliner on and under running boards and I've been very happy with it. I also use it under the fenders too.
It really helps preventing stars in the paint from rocks hitting the underside of the fenders, and it helps deaden noise.
Frank
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