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Old 01-25-2009 | 07:45 PM
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Talking Painted step bars

Bought these Westins from a friend. They were chrome, but not any more....
Sanded, primed, and painted with a rubber coating for durability.



 
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Old 01-25-2009 | 07:47 PM
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the black looks good, did you use plasti dip?
 
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Old 01-25-2009 | 07:50 PM
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that really does look good.
 
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Old 01-25-2009 | 07:59 PM
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Step bars look really sweet. As does your truck. Looks really nice.
Since you're into painting, you should repaint your top bumper part to match the truck.
Looks sweet, good job, hope they last for you.
 
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Old 01-25-2009 | 08:03 PM
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They look damn good. Post up an update to let us know how the paint holds up.
 
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Old 01-25-2009 | 08:04 PM
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Yes I am curious as well as to how it will last. I did use Plasti-Dip from Home Depot.
 
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Old 01-25-2009 | 08:23 PM
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Looks good man, nice job. If it holds up well, id consider it on the front and rear bumper!
 
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Old 01-25-2009 | 08:53 PM
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I need to repaint mine....the paint has peeled off from the bottom of the westin bars. I like how yours turned out.
 
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Old 01-25-2009 | 08:56 PM
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Looks cool!
 
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Old 01-25-2009 | 10:53 PM
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looks good
 


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