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marty in Ohio · 08-21-2021, 07:09 PM

The running boards on my '30 town sedan are looking a little gray. What do ya'll put on them to made them black again.
Marty

Bob Bidonde · 08-22-2021, 07:46 AM

Tire shine products will bring the color back.

Oldbluoval · 08-22-2021, 08:57 AM

They likely are getting bleached by UV. Most anything will be temporary
Buy periodic apps of tire products/ armorall etc will enhance

katy · 08-22-2021, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by marty in Ohio

The running boards on my '30 town sedan are looking a little gray.

Sounds like my hair.

700rpm · 08-22-2021, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by katy

Sounds like my hair.

Don’t use any of the above products for your hair!

Not recommended!

Marcus · 08-22-2021, 04:46 PM

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Marty - I use a product called "Forever Black, Bumper and Trim" on many of my cars and trucks. You can purchase it at most any auto retailer. Just be careful, and mask off what you don't want the product to cover: it is not easily cleaned off. Hope this is helpful!

marty in Ohio · 08-23-2021, 06:02 AM

Thanks guys. Years ago, when I was in high school, we mixed black oil based paint and gasoline and brushed it on our tires. Easy and cheap but not recommended now. I'll get to the auto parts store and see what I can find.
Marty

08-21-2021, 07:09 PM	#1
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 757	Running Boards The running boards on my '30 town sedan are looking a little gray. What do ya'll put on them to made them black again. Marty

08-22-2021, 07:46 AM	#2
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,472	Re: Running Boards Tire shine products will bring the color back. __________________ Bob Bidonde

08-22-2021, 08:57 AM	#3
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Running Boards They likely are getting bleached by UV. Most anything will be temporary Buy periodic apps of tire products/ armorall etc will enhance

08-22-2021, 04:46 PM	#6
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walnut Grove, Mississippi Posts: 607	Re: Running Boards Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Marty - I use a product called "Forever Black, Bumper and Trim" on many of my cars and trucks. You can purchase it at most any auto retailer. Just be careful, and mask off what you don't want the product to cover: it is not easily cleaned off. Hope this is helpful! __________________ WARM REGARDS, MARCUS

08-23-2021, 06:02 AM	#7
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 757	Re: Running Boards Thanks guys. Years ago, when I was in high school, we mixed black oil based paint and gasoline and brushed it on our tires. Easy and cheap but not recommended now. I'll get to the auto parts store and see what I can find. Marty