Opinions sought...

[Squidfisher]

Should the running boards be body color or not?
Should they be as glossy as the body or a satin/matte finish?
All opinions welcome and will be thoughtfully considered.

 

[Pitter Patter]

Do what you want. OEM matches the body paint. My vote is match body paint but I’ve seen a lot of people paint them black.

 

[charliemeyer007]

+1 make it yours. You can go look at the pics on SOR or the land cruiser museum site. Same paint, same color.
When mine was done it took 3 gallons of flat tan paint to do 7 coats on the outside and 5 on the inside. Flat paint was shot as is and can't be thinned.

That was back in 83/84. Lots of that paint is still there. Never been in a garage - just out in the weather.

 

[sogncab]

When I got mine, they were painted black and the body was green.

Then I had everything repainted. I think they look better body color, but they're painted sweet and I really don't like feet on my running boards.

 

[pbgbottle]

They should be body color but when you order new ones they come in black paint ready to color match.

 

[rainingagain]

Another agreed body color. Single stage was stock. This is what I have seen recommented multiple times for replacing the rubber mats if you are looking - Pyramid Vinyl Matting | Canal Rubber Supply Co. Inc. - https://www.canalrubber.com/matting-pyramid-vinyl-matting/

And yeah, make it your own. My capri blue running boards are roached. I picked up a set of rust free white ones. I'm still debating on just mounting them up as it or repainting them.

 

[DangerNoodle]

They should be body color but when you order new ones they come in black paint ready to color match.

Not paint, e-coat. Pretty easy to prep and shoot but the stuff will rust right out if it's left exposed.

 

[curtislow]

Should the running boards be body color or not?
Should they be as glossy as the body or a satin/matte finish?
All opinions welcome and will be thoughtfully considered.

Painted my truck red and sprayed the running boards with black bed liner. So far I've liked my decision,looks great and doesn't wear off underfoot.

 

[Pitter Patter]

Painted my truck red and sprayed the running boards with black bed liner. So far I've liked my decision,looks great and doesn't wear off underfoot.

Makes sense, no scuffing, better traction. A color match bed liner is an option too

 

[Chamba]

My cousin painted his running boards the same colour-matched green raptor line he painted the inside of the tub with. From 5' you can't tell they aren't factory, but they hold up brilliantly. That's my plan one day. Mine are body colour gloss paint now. Not a fan of black myself unless they are actual skids.

 

[nabbasi]

I don’t know about factory correct sheen, but for longevity, I would absolutely use some kind of liner on at least the bottom. Mine were sandblasted naturally underneath.

My preference on top appearance would differ based on the truck, but I’m pretty firmly in the “do what you want” camp.

 

[Squidfisher]

I just love IH8mud. I figgered there'd be a slew of well thought out and reasoned opinions. One of my favorite things about LC folks is the friendly mix of purists and the “do what you want” folks. I used to be involved with the NCRS level Corvette folks and, ohmigawd!!! Me and a customer once argued for almost a 1/2 hour over whether a vacuum line went in front or behind the distributor as the AIM was unclear. It's fun - and educational - to deal with those types but the "Bend it to fit, paint it to match" crowd have a lot less ulcers methinks.