milky colored running boards

[therev42]

I saw it on other SSRs and hoped it wouldnt happen to me....but it did! The black inserts on my running boards have a milky haze. What isup w that and is there a repair or an inexpensive replacement source?

[Spohn3]

Try "Mothers Back to Black" to restore the zip to those runinng board treads. It works for me!!
Spohn3

[ssjeff]

Back to black worked on mine also.

[jackatg450]

I started out using Back to Black, but was not satisfied. I used Forever Black, it dyes black using black pigment. Now I use the Back to Black as a touch up for shine. The inserts look new.

[MoodyBlue]

Originally Posted by therev42

I saw it on other SSRs and hoped it wouldnt happen to me....but it did! The black inserts on my running boards have a milky haze. What isup w that and is there a repair or an inexpensive replacement source?

Meguiar's; Trim Detail. It turns mine Black is seconds. It takes about three minutes per side. Just rub it in and wipe it off. Only about three bucks for a bottle of the stuff.

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by therev42

I saw it on other SSRs and hoped it wouldnt happen to me....but it did! The black inserts on my running boards have a milky haze. What isup w that and is there a repair or an inexpensive replacement source?

As others have already posted, Therev42 . . . there's lots of stuff available to fix faded running boards. I've tried the ones mentioned plus a couple others and they all work, especially if you catch 'em before they get too far gone.

Have fun.

[MnMsToy]

You can remove most of the milky look with a Mr.Clean® Magic Eraser. Then use Forever Black.

[sweet34]

I bought my '03 about 3 years ago and the black rubber on the running boards was real crappy. I went to my local automotive paint supply store (not parts store) and told them my problem. They suggested SEM Bumper Coater part number 39103. It is a flexible bumper coater. I followed the instructions and must say I was totally surprised. They looked just like new and still look like new after 3 years with many miles and washings.

Also did my '99 Dodge Van chrome with black plastic bumpers at the same time and they still look like new.

I highly suggest using this product if you follow the instructions (clean, scuff with sand paper, mask and spray. It took less than an hour for the whole job on each vehicle.

Enjoy your ride.......

[BSTPAPA]

I'll put my vote in for FOREVER BLACK. Have been using it for 5 years and find that I only have to do my running boards ever other year.
Bob

[MoodyBlue]

Originally Posted by DOOPHUS

As others have already posted, Therev42 . . . there's lots of stuff available to fix faded running boards. I've tried the ones mentioned plus a couple others and they all work, especially if you catch 'em before they get too far gone.

Have fun.

Mine only last about a year. But we have very hard water in this Valley.

[vavoom]

mine go milky even after I wash the car let alone when it's been raining and I still use Mothers Back to Black still leaves the best finish.vavoom

[Achias]

I use "Back to Black" also, but I did find it building up on the running boards last year; so I cleaned it all off with a scrubbee and let it stay that way this winter. Although I have no problem with "Back to Black," I may give "Forever Black" a try this summer.

[Beach potato]

Forever black is the best and I used it on other black items on the SSR.
(Back to black last 5 weeks, so far its 5 months since applying Forever Black)

[Duf]

I used Forever Black as well with very good results.

[Meg in Carolina]

I have found the Mr. Clean pad takes almost all of the oxidation off followed by any of the above products. I like Mothers Back to Black the choice is yours.
I also use tire black on the fender liners (not sure if that is what they are called) front and back because I did not like the dirty gray color. A shiny car with with the black boards and black fender liners is the look that I like.

[MoodyBlue]

Originally Posted by Meg in Carolina

I have found the Mr. Clean pad takes almost all of the oxidation off followed by any of the above products. I like Mothers Back to Black the choice is yours.
I also use tire black on the fender liners (not sure if that is what they are called) front and back because I did not like the dirty gray color. A shiny car with with the black boards and black fender liners is the look that I like.

Works for me. Fender Liners have many names. Inner Fender, Mud Shields, Aprons. Mud Guards, Splash Guards, Rock Guards. Inner fender is the most common.