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40cpe · 10-16-2013, 03:11 PM

I've used Armor All Low-Gloss on the rubber on my cars for years. I don't know about the protective qualities of it, but I liked the looks of it on rubber. I can't find it now, and it isn't listed in Armor all products.

What is available now that will give a comparable low-gloss finish? I DON'T want the shiney stuff, it looks fake to me. I'm trying to avoid buying a bunch of stuff just to try it. Does anyone have a recommendation for a product that will leave a nice, dark, matt finish?

Thanks, Gene

Vic Piano · 10-16-2013, 03:21 PM

Hi Gene, I've used a product called "Back to Black" on the running boards on the ’39 CS, etc. and it does a nice job, more of a matt finish like OEM. Vic

Lawson Cox · 10-16-2013, 04:09 PM

Soapy water and a moderately stiff brush, plus a little elbow grease works great for me.

john mullen · 10-16-2013, 05:15 PM

One Word.....PLEDGE....

meric42 · 10-16-2013, 06:00 PM

Many of these products contain silicone and I would not put anything with silicone near an old car. Silicone based products look good initially but the long term effect is not desirable IMHO. For rubber I use good old fashioned Kiwi shoe polish and a little elbow grease.

cushman man · 10-16-2013, 06:25 PM

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Black stove polish,one bottle will do two running boards.wipe on let dry and wipe off,with old t shirt or towel.you can get it at Ace hardware.leaves a natural low gloss shine,once a year will work.I use it on my 31 roadster,32 roadster 34 roadster and 40 coupe.

10-16-2013, 03:11 PM	#1
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	tire and running board dressing I've used Armor All Low-Gloss on the rubber on my cars for years. I don't know about the protective qualities of it, but I liked the looks of it on rubber. I can't find it now, and it isn't listed in Armor all products. What is available now that will give a comparable low-gloss finish? I DON'T want the shiney stuff, it looks fake to me. I'm trying to avoid buying a bunch of stuff just to try it. Does anyone have a recommendation for a product that will leave a nice, dark, matt finish? Thanks, Gene

10-16-2013, 03:21 PM	#2
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: tire and running board dressing Hi Gene, I've used a product called *"Back to Black"* on the running boards on the ’39 CS, etc. and it does a nice job, more of a matt finish like OEM. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-16-2013, 04:09 PM	#3
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: tire and running board dressing Soapy water and a moderately stiff brush, plus a little elbow grease works great for me. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

10-16-2013, 05:15 PM	#4
john mullen Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lanexa Va Posts: 254	Re: tire and running board dressing One Word.....PLEDGE....

10-16-2013, 06:00 PM	#5
meric42 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Blenheim, New Zealand Posts: 879	Re: tire and running board dressing Many of these products contain silicone and I would not put anything with silicone near an old car. Silicone based products look good initially but the long term effect is not desirable IMHO. For rubber I use good old fashioned Kiwi shoe polish and a little elbow grease. __________________ I need an 01A 1453 Brkt Spare wheel hold down for my sedan delivery - PLEASE HELP Gotta love my '42 Sedan Delivery's - Now that I own the only two in New Zealand https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=580

10-16-2013, 06:25 PM	#6
cushman man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 114	Re: tire and running board dressing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Black stove polish,one bottle will do two running boards.wipe on let dry and wipe off,with old t shirt or towel.you can get it at Ace hardware.leaves a natural low gloss shine,once a year will work.I use it on my 31 roadster,32 roadster 34 roadster and 40 coupe.