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Capping the ends of the side steps
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:19 pm
by 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!
Re: Capping the ends of the side steps
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:42 pm
by 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!

Re: Capping the ends of the side steps
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 10:40 pm
by 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

Re: Capping the ends of the side steps
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:59 pm
by 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 :)

Re: Capping the ends of the side steps
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:06 pm
by Jungle Jon
Those look really great... just like new!
Good job!
Re: Capping the ends of the side steps
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:11 pm
by 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.

Re: Capping the ends of the side steps
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:33 pm
by Luna-Sea
Awww yeeah!
Right ON!
