[Mg-t] TD running board treads

[John Seim]

I would recommend removing them. Easier to paint.
You could buff, or scotchbright after blasting, to give a shine.
I place a #10 nylon washer between the strips and the running board.
Easier to clean under the strips, once attached again.

John Seim
Irvine, CA

On May 12, 2013, at 10:48 AM, Rick Lindsay wrote:

> 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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