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Not a chevelle topic; but a GM product.  Any suggestion on how to treat? IMG_0947.JPG Thanks

 



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Since it is underneath,

1) clean it up good,
2) Use some naval jelly to treat any rust pits (in a well ventilated area)
3) scuff the surface really good
4) Apply that black rhino type bedliner to it.

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Do you have one of these 1500's?  I hadn't thought of the Naval Jelly, thats what my dad used in the 50's.  I was thinking of something like that, any specific product?  Would sanding with 320 or 220 be good enough?  thanks



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I have a 14 but I don't have those running board, just putting out a suggestion.

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Enganeer wrote:

Since it is underneath,

1) clean it up good,
2) Use some naval jelly to treat any rust pits (in a well ventilated area)
3) scuff the surface really good
4) Apply that black rhino type bedliner to it.

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Surprised there not stainless.   



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Don'T buy CHROME!  Only buy heavy SS boards and only aftermarket.

 

Somthing like Iron Cross about $200 less than OEM

 

 

 



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Check your link Jim.

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https://www.realtruck.com/iron-cross-stainless-patriot-boards/?utm_campaign=product_ads&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=906202&productid=906202&gclid=Cj0KEQiAgJTGBRDLr5_az_Ouk44BEiQAIxaA4mRiSjxeFMkPmOBUkSxPn3V2Uar4r19DhukIv5cbOWMaAsHr8P8HAQ



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I had a set of SST nerf bars from Luverne trucking on my 02 trailblazer that were as good as new when I bought them when I traded it in.

http://www.luvernetruck.com/vehicle/2014/CHEVROLET/SILVERADO%201500



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The factory boards on my 2016 F150 look similar to the ones in your link, except the rubber tread runs the entire length. I suspect mine are stainless as they are non-magnetic or they could be a composite material for weight reduction.

What year is the truck? If it's fairly new take it back to GM, they may have an extended corrosion warranty,

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Dealer never sent in a installation date since I did him a favor and installed them myself.  Also 2 wks past the 36mo warranty. No extended corrosion warranty.

I also had SS nerf bars from Nasta on my 2009 truck, looked like new when I traded in in 2014.  Conclusion, only buy SS and american made aftermarket is the way to go.



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You can also get a rust converter product from Permatex called Rust Converter. It is similar to Naval Jelly the n that it chemically stops and converts the rust. It can be painted over.

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I am a little unsure of the rust converter, seems it is used when there is 100% rust.  When there is minimal rust, I have read that you should use rust encapsulator (Chrome plating in this case).  I am also thinking about using the rust encapsulator in the upper tray area of my truck.



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