Black Running Boards/Side Steps

Dec 19, 2019 | 10:43 AM

CClement

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Black Running Boards/Side Steps

I was wondering if the Night Package blacked out the running boards/side steps on the MY19/MY20 Gs?
I see a few pics that have all black running boards but can't seem to figure out if that is custom or whether
they came like that. Most have the silver from what I see so I'm assuming aftermarket. If they are, any idea
who sells the all-black ones? Thanks!

Dec 19, 2019 | 02:58 PM

JozWagon

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Most have wrapped or powder coated the stock boards

Dec 19, 2019 | 03:00 PM

CClement

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Thanks, seems to be what I'm hearing from everyone I talk to.

Dec 20, 2019 | 04:47 AM

nn7man

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They have to be done aftermarket. Brabus powder coated mine body colour.

Dec 20, 2019 | 11:42 AM

CClement

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Thanks, I just spoke to Brabus and said that exact thing, they powder coat theirs so that's my plan as well.

Dec 20, 2019 | 02:30 PM

nn7man

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Originally Posted by CClement

Thanks, I just spoke to Brabus and said that exact thing, they powder coat theirs so that's my plan as well.

They did a great job on mine but takes bit of labour to remove the rubber strips that run along the steps and refit them

Dec 20, 2019 | 08:56 PM

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Anyone have pics of black running boards on a black G with the night package?

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Dec 24, 2019 | 11:46 AM

JozWagon

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Look into Paint protection film. A vinyl or detail shop can install on the boards like a clear wrap and it will be protected and self heal scratches without noticing it’s on

Jan 21, 2020 | 05:44 AM

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Nope, contacted my local area official 3M Film/Wrap installer and he told me that a wrapped part with that function wouldn't last more than one month so, it might last even less with powder coating. At the next washing I'll take a picture of the conditions of mine, but now I'm wondering if I am the only one with this phenomenon, I'm using only rubber sole shoes, what am I doing so wrong?

Jan 21, 2020 | 06:24 PM

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I wonder how well plasti dip sticks?

Jan 22, 2020 | 01:47 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHoncho

I wonder how well plasti dip sticks?

wont hold up, will be destroyed really quick

Feb 23, 2020 | 10:21 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHoncho

I wonder how well plasti dip sticks?

I dipped mine over a year ago and it's held up pretty well, even through automated carwashes. I applied these products. They were recommend by some guys that dip their rims.

Feb 23, 2020 | 06:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CClement

Based on the comparison pics in the 2020 G Ordering Guide there appears to be no difference albeit one cannot see the top of the board but from the sides they are the same.

Feb 24, 2020 | 01:30 PM

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Bob Z is right on this one... no difference in running boards whether or not you have night package.

Feb 24, 2020 | 03:26 PM

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Bad idea, they will not hold up.

Mar 22, 2021 | 09:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nn7man

They did a great job on mine but takes bit of labor to remove the rubber strips that run along the steps and refit them

anyone have any advice on how to do this, or how to remove the rubber strips?
I'm comfortable with the wrapping process, but would rather not ruin the rubber strips trying to remove them.

Mar 22, 2021 | 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by squigmang

anyone have any advice on how to do this, or how to remove the rubber strips?
I'm comfortable with the wrapping process, but would rather not ruin the rubber strips trying to remove them.

For what it is worth my wrapped ones still look as good as the day I installed it. If you wrap be sure to get the best quality you can, like I did. They can sell you a kit as well.

Mar 22, 2021 | 09:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Z.

For what it is worth my wrapped ones still look as good as the day I installed it. If you wrap be sure to get the best quality you can, like I did. They can sell you a kit as well.

I have some very good wrapping cast left from a previous vehicle where I blacked out some elements. how did you remove the black rubber strips?