Capping the ends of the side steps

[trialsmaster2]

I just picked up our Delica moments ago from a local body shop...someone backed into us while we were parked and admitted they full resposibility, so all in all, it went quite smoothly and didn't affect our insurance.

Anyways, I took this opportunity to get the bullbars (after they got repaired) and side steps powder coated. Now I have side steps without those rubber end caps on them. What have you done to cap the ends of your steps after painting them/getting them powder coated? Is this a part that CC Autos or someone would stock?

Thanks!

[Luna-Sea]

Hey,
There are rubber cap feet for table and chairs ect. at Home Depot (or Home Hardware ect.),
they will be cheaper and newer and fit snug.If super-tight (my preference),
Soak them in hot water to soften up before you twist them on.

Right On!

[trialsmaster2]

Great idea, Luna-sea. We were headed to Home Depot tomorrow anyways...it'll just be one more thing to add to the list

[trialsmaster2]

Thank you so much for your great idea, Luna-sea. The 1 1/4" (32mm) "Rubber Leg Tips" from Home Depot did the trick. I stretched them a little bit by hand, slipped them onto the steps as much as I could and then used a key like a tire lever to get the last little bit on there.

Here are some photos of the Delica with the newly powder coated bull bar and steps installed...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/trialsmast ... 270048320/

Here are a few pics:
What the steps looked like before


What the bull bar, plastic trim piece, and license plate frame looked like right after someone in a BMW backed into us while parked. Thankfully, they left a note with contact info!


New plastic piece along with the repaired and powder coated bull bars


What the steps looked like after powder coating, before installing the tread parts or installing them on the van. You can also see the end caps that Luna-sea suggested installed here :)

[Jungle Jon]

Those look really great... just like new!
Good job!

[trialsmaster2]

Thanks Jungle Jon. I agree they look good as new! I'll have to keep you posted how it stands up, but I think the sand blasting, priming and powder coating should stand up a little better than the stock Mitsubishi paint did.

[Luna-Sea]

Awww yeeah!
Right ON!