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What to coat "Predator tube steps" with

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by User Name01, Jul 15, 2013.

  1. Jul 15, 2013 at 11:48 PM
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    User Name01

    User Name01 [OP] Little boy from FairyTale Land

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    Hey guys, first post here.
    I notice that coating/paint from my steps is beginning to wear down from excessive use. I am planning on applying a new coat of whatever and I wanted to get different opinions and see what you all recommend on using. I do not want to spend a lot just to have them "rhino lined" at some shop but at the same time I want the new coat to last a good while.
    Thanks guys, all advise is appreciated.
     
  2. Sep 15, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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    jjew18

    jjew18 the Nightman cometh!

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  3. Sep 16, 2013 at 1:31 PM
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    User Name01 [OP] Little boy from FairyTale Land

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    Nope. I lined the bed ribs, tailgate cover and the plastic railing on the bed with some roll on Rustoleum so I rolled over the steps on the predator bars a couple of times. Still searching though.
     
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    What about Herculiner? Not as cheap as paint, not as pricey as Rhino liner. One of the guys at my station used raptor liner on his jeeps' flares and it looks good and is holding up well. Not sure on the costs for each, or the quantities available.
     
  5. Sep 16, 2013 at 3:12 PM
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    Raptor liner!
     
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    I used Duplicolor bed liner on my sliders, and it has worked out fairly well.
     
  7. Sep 17, 2013 at 5:10 AM
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    I just recently did my N-Fabs with Rustoleum bedliner rattle can. I just hated the glossy look and wife was complaining of the slippery surface. The bedliner texture was great and touch up's will be easy with a rattle can. Note that keeping the steps on for prepping/sanding and off for painting made it easier.
     
  8. Sep 17, 2013 at 6:02 AM
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    User Name01 [OP] Little boy from FairyTale Land

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    Yeah, I used the roll on Rustoleum bedliner from Lowes and it has held up pretty well. Not that expensive at all. I even sprinkled a bit of sand into the batch that I used for the bed ribs and the plastic rail caps on the bed.
     

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