So, Today I took the time and actually did a test run with plasti-dip on the rear step pad.
Before I used the plasti-dip the rear step pad was fading and had white looking colorations in it. But, I forgot to take a before picture.
I washed the step pad with water and soap and let it dry then started the process.
I removed the step pad with a flat head screw driver and removed the plastic rivets. Then all you have to do is pull the end piece that faces away from the car up, don't be afraid of breaking it just take it a half a foot at a time and it will pop off rather easily.
Plasti-Dip I used:
While painting step pad:
Final product installed:
I think it looks pretty good, I hope that it holds up well though. If not I will just paint it again.
The total time it took for uninstall, cleaning, two coats, and reinstall was about an hour. Which isn't bad at all.
Just wanted to show you guys a pretty nice looking fix for a faded Rear Back step.
I wish there was a way to do it on the side rockers too. im tired of it only staying black for a month after i detail the jeep. ive got the factory side steps so id image the step part will come off but what i keep reading the sides wont without breaking them
I wish there was a way to do it on the side rockers too. im tired of it only staying black for a month after i detail the jeep. ive got the factory side steps so id image the step part will come off but what i keep reading the sides wont without breaking them
yea right below them, they are real easy to take off, the side of the windshield has those plastic strips that are all faded, but i am not sure how easy it is to take them off
They would be even glossier but the WK is starting to get covered in pollen. This is the result from using Mother's Back to Black. Continuous use after each car wash restores the platsic like. Paint just covers it for more corrosion in the future. Just treat the plastic as you would leather seats.
Lol. I was just trying to help. Don't know how you can read my text and be able to tell I'm trying to be a douche. Don't be so sensitive.
People these days don't have a sense of humor and are too sensitive. Just put me on your ignore list if you don't like what I say. I'm still going to post when ever I want where ever I want because some people find me helpful.
Did you used to Armor all or treat the step before? I haven't had any luck painting anything after it's been treated with stuff like Armor All. Even after cleaning the hell out of it. My rear step pad could use this treatment too...just afraid nothing will ever stick to it. Let us know how it holds up! People seem to have good things to say about the durability of this stuff...
I really don't think he's trying to hijack.
I think he's trying to show options, and more avaialable options are always good.
I think you may have gotten confused with 2for3's comment, he meant (i think?) that masking up the windscreen wiper cowl and painting it, rather than removing it, would look like an absolute disaster, and is unnesecarily shoddy. I'm afraid I'd need to concurr!
It's like anything.... taking a part off and prepping and painting properly ALWAYS gives a much better finish than simply masking up and painting in situ.
Sorry mate... I got outa bed wrong side today so came off a bit short.
Removing and prepping a part prior to paint just allows you to clean it properly, and get a nicer finish. You can paint nicely right to, and beyond, the edge, without masking and possibly getting overspray or incomplete coverage.