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jim larson · 2K+ Club

This is why you should not order gm chrome running board, any suggestions to repair

Enganeer · Mega Poster

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.

jim larson · 2K+ Club

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

Enganeer · Mega Poster

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

dashboard · 2K+ Club

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.

X2

Surprised there not stainless.

jim larson · 2K+ Club

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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dashboard · 2K+ Club

Check your link Jim.

jim larson · 2K+ Club

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

Enganeer · Mega Poster

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

dashboard · 2K+ Club

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,

jim larson · 2K+ Club

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.

bowtie · Secretary

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.

jim larson · 2K+ Club

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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