How should I have my running boards painted?

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Yuko04

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why dont you paint it all white, then if you dont like it then paint just the little "bumps" black? lemme see if i can find it...

YOU HIT IT RIGHT ON THE HEAD!

Whiteout can always add black after all painted...IMO

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IMO Max, Paint white and them leave raised pads black and it will give a nice perforated look man. Cant wait to see how it turns out though. Send detailed pics on however you go:)
 

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im going to be color matching mine and painting the outer step pad paint that black or use and under body on it so it stays black and is rugged also most people wont be able to tell any way...I really wanted to buy nbs nali boards but not sure they'll look right nor have I seen any..:shrug:



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Hey White IMO paint it white with the Bumps or the step pad black.. this is the route im gonna be going.. but i think i mid add some black texture to the grove pad..
 
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what's up guys. So it's been a crazy few days! My kid got sick and have been dealing with that and it hasn't been good. Luckily everything is ok and he's fine now. So.... huge relief that he's okay.:)

I had some issues with my smoothie rear vents, and had to totally strip old paint off and re sand and smooth. Able to get that done yesterday, my buddy is painting them today and should have them back later.

So we did get the running boards painted last night tho!!!:). We were up till 2am getting them done, didn't get started till real late, but we were also drinkin n BS'n, know how that goes. But we got them all sprayed and done finally. They came out good tho, and I am just gonna give them a few more days to dry before installing. I should wait longer but don't actually use them as steps so should be fine. I will post up pics once on Tahoe once I get installed in few days. freakin happy they are finally done tho!!!!!!

quick pic of them painted: 20120329_073214.jpg
I obviously had them completely painted white. I will see how it looks and go from there if black will need to be added.
I also may be getting an HD hood if this guy doesn't flake out. Still not sure, kinda like the cowl hood but may just get the HD hood if I can, and it's already white so if in good condition it will be money
 
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^long lost...... haha. I am really thinking about getting some red LED tails like you have. They just look cleaner then the stocks blacked out I think. IDK tho, just one more thing! Still trying to figure out this HD hood deal. Dude wants $200, already white, supposedly in great condition. But guy is like 80 miles from me, 160+ round trip and have no clue what it looks like. Just not sure if worth to travel that far, or keep my ear to the ground and just wait. decisions, decisions?????????
 
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alright, so I didn't want to start a new thread yet just to say this. But I went and picked up the HD hood I was talking about. It's white, no dents or issues, ended up being near perfect! Talked him down to $150, so think I did alright since I don't have to get it painted. I should have it installed tomorrow. And once I get my smoothie rear vents back on and new painted running boards I will post up pics of the new look.
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pic of the hood 20120329_162733.jpg
 
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