Painting the 80's Running Boards

Desertmaster · 05-06-08, 08:54 AM

Hi Everyone,

I will be attempting to repaint the running boards on my 80, they started to show rust under the front and rear plastic molding / inserts. Do you have a suggestion as to what is the best way to tackle the rust then the type rust prohibitor I need to utilize prior to the paint ??

Thanks for the info ahead of time.

Al.

gaylonw · 05-10-08, 11:12 AM

I bought a '96 FJZ80 on EBAY from a MB Dealer in Colorado in January.
The truck is stock and there is no rust underneath, but the Steps were a little rusty underneath.
The treads were loose because the connectors were cracked; once you remove them- the treads are done because they are brittle with age.
There was considerable rust and dirt under the treads, so they should be removed to do the refurb correctly.
The good news is that they still have the treads available at your local Toyota Store.
The prior owner had scuffed the mudflaps and they were cracked as well, so I decided to replace the treads, the front molding that comes off the front fender flares onto the step, the rear molded ends along with the Rear Mud flaps.
All of these parts are still available.
I removed the Steps and disassembled them, painted the steps and mounting hardware with Rustoleum primer and chased it with Rustoleum Highgloss.
I also added an additional support on the driver's side.

I went back with the old steps and the new treads and other aforementioned new plastic and it looks like a new truck.
Hope this helps!!.....gm

e9999 · 05-10-08, 01:13 PM

Painted mine with a Rusto can when I straightened them out a long time ago for fun. Came out just fine. That was strictly for giggles, though, cuz there is no way these things are going back on unless I sell the truck (never....!

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Desertmaster · 05-12-08, 01:24 PM

Thanks guys. My wife has a severe back injury and that's why I kept the setps/running boards on so she can get in and out without much pain. The only mod the truck received is 285/75 tires.

Thanks again.

Al.

05-06-08, 08:54 AM	#1
Desertmaster IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 221	Painting the 80's Running Boards Hi Everyone, I will be attempting to repaint the running boards on my 80, they started to show rust under the front and rear plastic molding / inserts. Do you have a suggestion as to what is the best way to tackle the rust then the type rust prohibitor I need to utilize prior to the paint ?? Thanks for the info ahead of time. Al.

05-10-08, 11:12 AM	#2
gaylonw IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MD Posts: 60	I Refurbed My Steps on my "New" 80 I bought a '96 FJZ80 on EBAY from a MB Dealer in Colorado in January. The truck is stock and there is no rust underneath, but the Steps were a little rusty underneath. The treads were loose because the connectors were cracked; once you remove them- the treads are done because they are brittle with age. There was considerable rust and dirt under the treads, so they should be removed to do the refurb correctly. The good news is that they still have the treads available at your local Toyota Store. The prior owner had scuffed the mudflaps and they were cracked as well, so I decided to replace the treads, the front molding that comes off the front fender flares onto the step, the rear molded ends along with the Rear Mud flaps. All of these parts are still available. I removed the Steps and disassembled them, painted the steps and mounting hardware with Rustoleum primer and chased it with Rustoleum Highgloss. I also added an additional support on the driver's side. I went back with the old steps and the new treads and other aforementioned new plastic and it looks like a new truck. Hope this helps!!.....gm __________________ '66 Corvair CORSA Convertible '86 Ford F150XLT '90 FJ62 (STOCK and BLUE) '94 Mustang COBRA Pace car '96 Landcruiser FZJ 80 (STOCK and GREEN) '07 FJ TRD SE (MINE) '08 Highlander LTD HYBRID (Mary Jo's ) Last edited by gaylonw; 05-10-08 at 11:14 AM. Reason: add a fact

05-10-08, 01:13 PM	#3
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,135	Painted mine with a Rusto can when I straightened them out a long time ago for fun. Came out just fine. That was strictly for giggles, though, cuz there is no way these things are going back on unless I sell the truck (never....! ). __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD and souped up DR650

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05-12-08, 01:24 PM	#4
Desertmaster IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 221	Thanks guys. My wife has a severe back injury and that's why I kept the setps/running boards on so she can get in and out without much pain. The only mod the truck received is 285/75 tires. Thanks again. Al.