[Mg-t] TD running board treads

[Rick Lindsay]

Hi Friends,

My TD's running boards are in good shape but of course, they'll get painted with the rest of the car. B And the aluminum strips are in good condition...and riveted on. B  There is no rust at the strips. This leads me to the question; Do I drill out the rivets and install the new Al strips, OR, just use the strips I have after media blasting? B They will be matte aluminum after media blasting BUT, the new strips I have now are also matte finish! B I'm thinking I should leave them in place, mask them off before primer and paint, then install the new rubber treads after the paint cures. B 

Thoughts? B Advice? B Thanks.

-rick
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