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Plasti-Dipped Rear Step Pad

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#1 ·
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.

Let me know what you think!
 
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#5 ·
Looks good chance. I just wipe mine down with Armor-All every time I wash it. Stays black and shiny all the time.

Thanks, When i bought my jeep that was never done so it faded alottt lol

And, I wouldn't get the carbon fiber bc its so expensive and it has the possibility to be scratched

I'd like to get the Black Ops Carbon Fiber step eventually.
Looks slick. Matches a whole lot better. :thumbsup:
I might want to do this.
Yeah, I like it alot and thanks!

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 was thinking of just taping the side up and using plastic and just doing it while they are on the jeep!
 
#4 ·
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
 
#7 ·
I use Mother's Back to Black. Works great. jayloop sprayed it with Rhino Liner. That's a cool idea.
 
#13 ·
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
 
#16 ·
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.

 
#18 ·
Lol.
 
#20 ·
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.

Don't cry. Man up.
 
#21 ·
Lol ok, yeah I am crying.

You posted in like three of my threads. Mostly saying that my headlights are hideous. Not everyone needs to hear your opinion like 32 ****ing times.

Also, there is no joking involved with what you say and I am not too emotional and do not take things to seriously.

You just feel like everyone wants to hear your opinion when you talk, and they don't.

Sorry to burst your bubble bro.
 
#22 ·
Lol hahahaha. How you gonna laugh at my Macco comment and then blow at me. Lol. It's ok. You can release some of your estrogen. Lol.

Anyway. Just shows how sensitive you are if I can upset you so much on the Internet through text. Lol.

I was not trying to be an ass what so even. I only wanted a laugh from you but whatever. Lol.


Peace.
 
#23 ·
i herd plasti dip chips easy what home depot hommie told me true or false
 
#27 ·
You're better off treating the plastic.
 
#25 ·
looks good
 
#28 ·
nice! The rear step is one of the hardest to keep looking like new. If plastidip comes in a gloss black ill be all over it. Its too flat for my taste
 
#34 ·
Yeah it is, I like the look of flat but to each his own man!

Looks good to me, I think I might give it a try.



There are a few threads on here about people plasti-dipping there wheels and they say they are holding up....

http://jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=15162&highlight=plasti-dip

http://jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=17819&highlight=plasti-dip




That looks pretty sweet but I'll go with the plasti-dip for now I think. The price difference is whats getting me at the moment.
Yeah, I think the plasti dip is awesome pretty simple fix and doesn't cost too much!

rear step pad looks good!
Thanks man!

Yeah OBX, price is factor if you had to choose. I don't blame you.
LOL wanna try to hijack my thread more?
 
#29 ·
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...
 
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#33 ·
Yeah OBX, price is factor if you had to choose. I don't blame you.
 
#35 ·
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!
 
#41 ·
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.
 
#45 ·
And chance, I really wasn't trying to be an ass. My bad if I came off that way. Just giving options like Marlin said.
 
#47 ·
I'm a douchebag. Just not today.
 
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