Running board cover

I’ve had quite a few PM’s on this installation procedure…I guess it received some attention on installing these running board covers. A picture is worth many words, so here are some…the ‘Right Stuff’, the underside of my boards, nicely finished with an Industrial epoxy primer and showing some ‘nibs’ of the sealant coming out of the holes….and the finished board as seem from the topside. On the topside, I just Scotch Brite the paint, it will never separate, as the epoxy bonds to the metal without question and the sealant bonds to the paint likewise. .Signing off on this topic…enjoy re-doing your boards……..Robert
 

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Two questions Robert. Do you apply it to the board or the mat or both? Also what do you use to spread the product? I assume you need a thin even coat. Thank You
 
A couple weeks ago I covered my 34 boards with a set I got through Mac's the tech I spoke with suggested I paint the boards.The kits come with adhesive and instructions.So far so good but as I said only been a couple of weeks.
 
Robert Dip said:
Did mine on the '35....used Permatex ' Right-Stuff '. It applies like silicone, but it is not. It's more of a 'rubberize' material. It gives you lots of time to work...contact cement is a do or die, and if placed incorrectly, you are done. I started with the outer lip, nicely tucked in place, clamped to fit and waited one day. It takes about a day for this ‘Stuff’ to cure. The following day, I did the remainder of the board. The nice part about this product is that it is black and when cured, feels 100% like rubber. Do not apply too much, roll with a wooded roller, it will ooze out of the holes on the metal boards. It’s a win / win situation…..and does it hold….oh yea! I cannot build a car without this product….oh yea, also great for sealing those head studs in the block…..this was confirmed on another post. If your auto parts store does not carry it, they can order for you, after all, it is a ‘Permatex’ standard product. It now comes in a tube, caulking gun style…..not cheap…just super good.
PS...sticks to paint or anything else. Robert
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This is the process/product I used on my ‘36 running boards. It holds (even painted) and looks great!
 
thebiglar said:
Two questions Robert. Do you apply it to the board or the mat or both? Also what do you use to spread the product? I assume you need a thin even coat. Thank You
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A thin even coat on the running board itself. I used a spreader from the auto parts store to do the spreading.
 
I installed Vintique covers on my '41. Used contact cement. Glued the outer lip and clamped it with many spring clamps. finished the top next. Make sure cover is warm. I sealed the under side between the cover and the running board with RTV. Was installed about 1996 or so. Was still bonded and looked good when I sold the car this summer.
 
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