Best things to keep my running boards from rusting?
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Best things to keep my running boards from rusting?
The running boards on my 2001 Dodge Ram Sport are starting to rust. I was wondering what would be the best way to fix the existing rust and prevent future rust. They are black, so I was thinking about painting them with a spray on bedliner after fixing the rust? Thanks.
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Running boards. I was thinking about doing the rockers too though. Would it prevent rust just as good as anything else out on the market?
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Probably better.... its pretty tuff... As long as the prep work is top notch, it won't give you any trouble.
The bed lines stuff is also more durable than pretty much anything else you would consider putting on there.... it will take the abuse of road stuff bouncing off of it, and still stay on.
Other alternative would be POR 15. That stuff, once hardened, is like rock..... smack it with a hammer, and it doesn't even show a mark.
The bed lines stuff is also more durable than pretty much anything else you would consider putting on there.... it will take the abuse of road stuff bouncing off of it, and still stay on.
Other alternative would be POR 15. That stuff, once hardened, is like rock..... smack it with a hammer, and it doesn't even show a mark.
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Probably better.... its pretty tuff... As long as the prep work is top notch, it won't give you any trouble.
The bed lines stuff is also more durable than pretty much anything else you would consider putting on there.... it will take the abuse of road stuff bouncing off of it, and still stay on.
Other alternative would be POR 15. That stuff, once hardened, is like rock..... smack it with a hammer, and it doesn't even show a mark.
The bed lines stuff is also more durable than pretty much anything else you would consider putting on there.... it will take the abuse of road stuff bouncing off of it, and still stay on.
Other alternative would be POR 15. That stuff, once hardened, is like rock..... smack it with a hammer, and it doesn't even show a mark.
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That's what we are here for.
Make sure ALL the rust is gone, and the surface is clean, and dry. Make sure to check the directions of whatever product you decide to use for any additional prep. (varies by product.) May have to prime any bare metal surfaces. Just depends on what you put on it. I don't think POR 15 is quite as picky about surface prep, so long as the loose stuff is knocked off, considering that the "POR" stands for "Paint Over Rust"..... Might be the easiest route.
Make sure ALL the rust is gone, and the surface is clean, and dry. Make sure to check the directions of whatever product you decide to use for any additional prep. (varies by product.) May have to prime any bare metal surfaces. Just depends on what you put on it. I don't think POR 15 is quite as picky about surface prep, so long as the loose stuff is knocked off, considering that the "POR" stands for "Paint Over Rust"..... Might be the easiest route.
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That's what we are here for.
Make sure ALL the rust is gone, and the surface is clean, and dry. Make sure to check the directions of whatever product you decide to use for any additional prep. (varies by product.) May have to prime any bare metal surfaces. Just depends on what you put on it. I don't think POR 15 is quite as picky about surface prep, so long as the loose stuff is knocked off, considering that the "POR" stands for "Paint Over Rust"..... Might be the easiest route.
Make sure ALL the rust is gone, and the surface is clean, and dry. Make sure to check the directions of whatever product you decide to use for any additional prep. (varies by product.) May have to prime any bare metal surfaces. Just depends on what you put on it. I don't think POR 15 is quite as picky about surface prep, so long as the loose stuff is knocked off, considering that the "POR" stands for "Paint Over Rust"..... Might be the easiest route.