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PapaJoe
Joined: 09 Nov 2020 Posts: 73 Location: Massachusetts USA
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:11 pm Post subject: Cracked Rubber Runningboard Mat Repair Tip |
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I want to pass along a tip on fixing cracks in rubber runningboard mats. This is not for a show car restoration, but more for an oily-rag driver. My '32 Chevy's mats were cracked where they curved around the outer/upper running board area. A new set of mats cost around $550.
As an interim fix, I squeezed some black Permatex into the cracks, let it set up, then dressed it smooth with very fine sand paper. (I wish I had taken before and after photos to show the result.) Be sure the Permatex is completely set up before sanding.
Given the good result, I won't be buying new mats anytime soon. _________________ Owned: 1917 Ford Model T Touring
1929 Ford Model A Roadster
1967 Harley (Aermacchi) Sprint SS
Coveted: Ford Model Y Saloon |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6341 Location: Derby
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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That's a good tip. Perhaps we should have a sticky thread for these little gems.
Incidentally, I find Permatex "Ultra Black" to be better than most for making silicone gaskets. |
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