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rewillia
 


Member Since: 18 Nov 2018
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Powder-coating OE LR4 Side Step/Running Board

Curious to learn if any Discovery/LR 4 members here here in the forum have refinished their OE side steps which come supplied by LR with the bright brushed aluminum finish.

I'm contemplating removing mine and having them power-coated to a black satin textured finish but am uncertain if the ABS-type plastic tread plates can be easily removed (and refitted) without damaging them. LR does not appear to offer the tread plates as a separate part item.

Any relevant responses will be appreciated.
  
Post #200459929th Nov 2018 12:11 pm
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I would not powder coat them if you intend to do any kind of off roading.

Scratches and dings caused by stones etc act as a entry point for water and undermine the powder coat over time. You also can not repair (paint) over these holes easily in powder coat. If you want to change the coating / color I would paint it as you can easily touch that up.
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rewillia
 


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That's a sensible approach I will consider although clearly the OE Land Rover side steps are not designed as sliders and would do little other than collapse it they were to make contact with rock or similar hard surface where the force/weight of the vehicle will be applied to them. They are meant solely as steps.

In terms of off roading my use will be mostly limited to semi-rough terrain, sand and mud but I do not anticipate rock climbing or more aggressive off roading. Just basically do away with the polished silver aluminum color and move to a dark, blacked out color just don't know if I can remove the ABS plastic step inserts easily and without damaging them in order to repaint them or as I mentioned power-coat them.

Thank you for the input.
  
Post #20053502nd Dec 2018 8:48 am
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rewillia
 


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After contemplating the matter, I choose to purchase and install ProSpeed's Rock & Tree Sliders of which (IMO)I find are far more superior that the OEM side steps installed by LR and they look more befitting.

  
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FWIW', found the fitment of the ProSpeed Rock & Tree Sliders to be excellent. Clearly well engineered for proper fitment and service. All in, it took me about 2-1/2 hrs to install these including removal of the OEM LR side steps. Hardest part I found was removing and replacing the bottom door edge spray excluder seal trims but once I got one of the four done, the others were easier.




  
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