What to use on running boards Steps?

[bluegoose]

Hi All,

My truck's chrome running boards have black plastic pads where you step when getting in. They've really been fading lately and like to restore them but am hesitant because I don't want to make them slippery or obvious reasons. Does anyone know if Black WoW or Ultima Tire and Trim Guard will leave them slippery? Any suggestions or is this one area I'm just going to have to live with faded plastic? TIA for any tips or suggestions. Cheers. //bluegoose//

[rider9195]

I would use a trim product such as Car Pro DLux. It will restore the black look, leave the surface not slippery, and most importantly will protect for up to a year.

[jjj]

I have had good results with dg
271. Some forum folks turned me on to it. Lasts a good while and six bux.
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[davidc]

You can give DG 271 a try. For $8.00 it is not a great sacrifice.
Duragloss Rubber & Flat Black Dressing (RBD) #271

I have tried all the high dollar stuff with no success on the Wife's Toyota Sienna's rear hatch step. I bought the DG 271 and we are back to black again. I do not really know why DLux, Solution Finish or UTTG did not work other than I think the step pad being a different plastic/rubber mix. DLux and UTTG work great on other parts of the vehicles tho.

Dave

[swanicyouth]

My Pathfinder has black plastic running boards. I've tried many products. I've found nothing that lasts very long, but some that aren't slippery. Black Wow is like oil, so that is out. Chemical Guys Black to Black works well and isn't slippery, it dries. Solution Finish was a huge waste of money. Adams VRT isn't bad.

[Chris's FX4]

Don't use Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant on them. Nearly killed myself on my step bars with it.

[Andr3wilson]

Has anyone tried 303 on it?

[spiralout462]

I have been using Duragloss 301 on my all plastic running boards. It seems to hold up pretty good and doesn't run as bad as some stuff. It is pretty slippery for a couple days.

[jnelson]

I really like uttg. Wipe off the excess. It will dry. If your plastic is really faded, I like Forever Black to restore the color. It works really well. Just smooth out any bubbles with a paper towel or disposable rag as they will leave dark rings on the plastic if you don't. Hope it helps.

[bluegoose]

Great suggestions folks, thanks so much! //bluegoose//

Andr3wilson: I actually have some 303 so I'm going to give it a try (don't know why I didn't think of it) and report back.