The Ford Barn

bill41ford · 08-14-2025, 05:32 AM

I am back for some advice on installing Vintique covers on my original reworked and repaired running boards. I have test fit covers and they seem to fit pretty good. My first question about making a smooth surface is , what about the little holes in the original surface? They will get covered up with any type of filler. Also I have seen a couple different suggestions for type of filler and adhesive. Would appreciate some info on these issues. I am going to prep with epoxy primer on the bare metal. Thanks, you guys usually give great ideas and info.
My boards also have raised rectangles across the middle of it - almost looks like the underside of the original covers were made to match these raised areas - do I fill this all in?

08-14-2025, 05:32 AM	#1
bill41ford Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Pa. Posts: 56	Recovering 41 ford running boards I am back for some advice on installing Vintique covers on my original reworked and repaired running boards. I have test fit covers and they seem to fit pretty good. My first question about making a smooth surface is , what about the little holes in the original surface? They will get covered up with any type of filler. Also I have seen a couple different suggestions for type of filler and adhesive. Would appreciate some info on these issues. I am going to prep with epoxy primer on the bare metal. Thanks, you guys usually give great ideas and info. My boards also have raised rectangles across the middle of it - almost looks like the underside of the original covers were made to match these raised areas - do I fill this all in? Last edited by bill41ford; 08-14-2025 at 06:45 AM.