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Joe Immler · 05-04-2016, 09:40 AM

What do you use as a finish/preservative on running boards. I tried Meguires Extreme Tire Shine on my '41 but the finish has "flat spots" on them. I am not looking for a high gloss, just something to give them a good look rather than a worn, old look. Just want to wake them up.

adileo · 05-04-2016, 11:11 AM

I use Mothers back to black.

40cpe · 05-04-2016, 11:19 AM

Not much help for Joe Immler, but I always liked the finish from amorall Low Gloss dressing. I haven't been able to find it in recent years and it is not listed on the Amorall web site. I would like to find a good substitute.

If Joe's boards are the original and have worn spots, I've heard of others using black shoe polish on them.

Joe Immler · 05-04-2016, 11:37 AM

40cpe. My running board rubber is 17 years old. Did them when I restored the car. Black shoe polish might bring back the black. Good thought. Adileos Back to Black might work also.. Thanks guys.

TJ · 05-04-2016, 11:41 AM

I use Meguire's "Natural Shine".

19Fordy · 05-04-2016, 12:26 PM

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Armorall works for me.
Use it on other rubber parts also once or twice a year as needed.

Joe Shell · 05-04-2016, 04:53 PM

Had overspray on both running boards. Had to scrub them with abrasives to clean off the overspray. Several coats of ArmorAll restored them to a very nice even finish. Still look good after 3 years.

Joe

Joe Immler · 05-05-2016, 10:19 AM

Thanks to all who responded. I tried Mothers Back to Black and the boards look very nice.

05-04-2016, 09:40 AM	#1
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Running board finish What do you use as a finish/preservative on running boards. I tried Meguires Extreme Tire Shine on my '41 but the finish has "flat spots" on them. I am not looking for a high gloss, just something to give them a good look rather than a worn, old look. Just want to wake them up.

05-04-2016, 11:11 AM	#2
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Running board finish I use Mothers back to black.

05-04-2016, 11:19 AM	#3
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,120	Re: Running board finish Not much help for Joe Immler, but I always liked the finish from amorall Low Gloss dressing. I haven't been able to find it in recent years and it is not listed on the Amorall web site. I would like to find a good substitute. If Joe's boards are the original and have worn spots, I've heard of others using black shoe polish on them.

05-04-2016, 11:37 AM	#4
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Re: Running board finish 40cpe. My running board rubber is 17 years old. Did them when I restored the car. Black shoe polish might bring back the black. Good thought. Adileos Back to Black might work also.. Thanks guys.

05-04-2016, 11:41 AM	#5
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: Running board finish I use Meguire's "Natural Shine".

05-04-2016, 12:26 PM	#6
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,604	Re: Running board finish Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Armorall works for me. Use it on other rubber parts also once or twice a year as needed. Last edited by 19Fordy; 05-05-2016 at 06:37 AM.

05-04-2016, 04:53 PM	#7
Joe Shell Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 72	Re: Running board finish Had overspray on both running boards. Had to scrub them with abrasives to clean off the overspray. Several coats of ArmorAll restored them to a very nice even finish. Still look good after 3 years. Joe

05-05-2016, 10:19 AM	#8
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Re: Running board finish Thanks to all who responded. I tried Mothers Back to Black and the boards look very nice.