40 Running Board Dressing

[kelly.ga]

Need to know what kind of dressing you feller's use make your running boards pretty. Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

[19Fordy]

I use stuff like Armorall.

 

[Vic Piano]

I use a product called "Back to Black", not sure who makes it but it does a nice job.

 

[kelly.ga]

Thanks, I'll try armorall since its readily available

 

[Binx]

If you want to keep it original looking, I suggest getting suede leather brushes from a shoe repair shop. Brush and rinse the surface to remove oxidation.

Lonnie

 

[TJ]

I use Meguire's natural shine. You get a natural rubber shine and not the greasy look.

 

[4dFord/SC]

Thanks, I'll try armorall since its readily available

Back in the day when they were popular, I used Armorall on a vinyl top until I noticed the paint was alligatoring where the water ran off. Just sayin'.

 

[cmbrucew]

Back in the middle 70's GF was helpin clean up the harley, and she used armorall on the saddle. When i twisted the wick both of us almost slid off. That stuff is slippery.

Bruce

Works good
Lasts long time

 

[mike42]

Kelly I asked the same question a year ago. A Barner recommended stove polish. It comes in a small jar and is like cold cream. I washed the boards off real good and then used a old tooth brush to apply. It really turned out great and not a greasy shine like armoral. I'll get you the name of it. As long as the boards are dry it'll work great. I touched them up a couple times through the Summer but that's all. You can get it at a hardware store.

Mike

 

[mike42]

Kelly what is your email address and I'll send info and picture of the Stove Polish. I cannot get it to attach online here. Sorry !

Thx...Mike

 

[okiedokie]

Thannks for the post on using stove polish mike42. I bought some but have been a little hesitant to use it. Now I will.

 

[fourtydlx]

Where do you buy it, the storename

 

[KiWinUS]

"KIWI" shoe polish !!!! its awesome , the kind in the flat can , put it on thick let it dry & buff it off , just like you would your shoes or boots.Protects & shines without a buildup.

 

[mike42]

okie....wash off a small area with mild detergent and let it dry good. I used a soft brush when scrubbing. When it's dry just take an old tooth brush (or your Wife's) and rub it in. It takes a while to dry and sometimes rub off a little, but in the long run it keeps them looking good without a greasy shine look. I tried a couple other things and I didn't like the looks. Let me know

I lived in Altes when I was 1 year old. In the middle of nowhere in those days. My Dad was in flight training for the War. I don't remember much at all.

Thx...Mike

 

[mike42]

FourtyDlx....Ace Hardware is where I bought mine. I hear Kiwi does a good job too, but I went with the Stove Polish. You have to buff it also.

 

[37 Coupe]

I also like the results from "Back To Black",google it it is made by Mothers products. I use it for the spring cleanup and it last all year.

 

[kelly.ga]

Thanks to all, going with the stove polish first

 

[FL&WVMIKE]

Thanks to all, going with the stove polish first

kelly.ga .......................
You will like the black stove polish !
Believe it or not, but the rear tires on this car are white wall tires, dressed with black stove polish !
MIKE
CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE - Twice

 

[cushman man]

Kelly, I put stove polish on my 31roadster 32 roadster and 34 roadster.Put on with a cotton sock and let dry for two hr.Then rubbed off with cotton t-shirt They look new.Not shinny or slick looking just right.Ace hard ware has it.