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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 232 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 232 | 54 1/2 ton--- Any recommendations on what to paint the running boards with in black? the truck will be juniper green with some cream accents. and will be a driver not show. not sure of the gloss level or lack of. I've searched the galleries for every picture I can find of 54's Wish I knew what an all original truck was supposed to look like in regards to color schemes. for instance painted grills, bumpers, running boards etc. any tips are appreciated. I realize that these restorations are a blank canvas to do with what we want. Just looking for some direction. thanks | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 | They were painted Gloss black when new. But I think a Satin Black would look good also. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 293 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 293 | I sprayed my '49 with several coats of POR-15 Chassis Coat Black. I'm happy with the look and the durability. It gives a tough, semi-gloss black finish. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 364 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 364 | I use a medium gloss black bed liner coating on my running boards...looks good and you don't have to worry about chips and scratches. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Do-It-Youself bedliner works well, too. I did the steps on my '55, both on the bed and in the cab, with the Dupli-Color bedliner roll on kit. Looks good and is holding up very well.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 | I used the bed liner paint as well. Looks great and is durable.
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