Smooth Runningboards
 

So what's the deal on making our Runningboards smooth? Is it very hard to do? I found some on eBay for $450. i want to know how guy's are doing this. Step by step pictures or illustration would be great.

Thanks

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cut out the recess or raised part, weld in new flat metal, grind, fill, paint. Worry about keeping them from being bent, scratched, etc....

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Aren't they slippery enough as stock ? Even in winterless CA I want some traction getting in and out of the truck.

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I'm going to have the aluminum bow tie steps on powder coated black and I will tell everyone to only step on that. If they don't like that they don't have to ride in my truck:sumo: lol

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I have two sets...bought one set,made one set. Then I bought a second set.
I will have to look for pics but the set I bought I used as a pattern, I used 1/2" round stock to get the radius needed at the end and bent the flat stock around it.
I will say they turned out good after plastic and primer but having the right tools helps.
My FIL helped a ton and is a wizard with metal and the tools he has that I do not.
In the end I was not totally happy with them so I sold them to a guy and went with a stronger set I bought

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The stronger set, were they smooth? How much were the they and where did you buy them? Any pic's of the stronger set?

Thanks

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If you don't mind fiberglass, these will work. Won't ever rust.

http://www.superiorglassworks.com/Ru...k-p/53t04w.htm

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Got them here....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/new-Innovati...-/281621277363

two different designs...one wraps around the fender the others do not.
I am 230 and stand on them with no issues but try not to due to not wanting to scratch them
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...k/DSC03728.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...k/DSC03727.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...k/IMG_0247.jpg....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psaxgsxsok.jpg

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no way to keep people off any running board, especially kids. it is a step after all
look at 3m paint protection film. i have in my door wells, 25,000 miles with zero scratches

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agreed...15k on my truck boards and no scratches.... it will be on my Burb boards as well as the lower front fenders

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Hell no! Nobody steps on my running boards!!!

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i'd rather not worry about the scratches, the 3m film is cheap insurance

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Another option is Smoothie Fabrications. Couldn't find a website though here is their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/smoothiefabrication

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Got a hold of them and they want $450 for standard and $480 for pointed.

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Ouch...I bought them for our 35 coupe and they are very good pieces.

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I emailed them back, told them about the $450 on eBay see what they say. That price did not include shipping. I also ask for pictures and if they have a website.