RiKi5156B Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I have 2 set of boards for a 40 special. Just wondering what the best way to get the rubber mats off? They appear vulcanized on.Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) Well having never attempted such a task, the first thing I would do is get something like a metal paint scraper and try and lever off any old dry rubber. You may even have to give the scraper and few taps with a hammer to help along with the lifting. Then I would try some heat from a torch of some kind to soften or burn the remaining stuff off. Make sure you wear safety gear, respiratory protection ( proper filters not just a paper mask ) gloves and eye protection. Hitting them with any abrasive grinder, paper or such will only clog up. Edited October 27, 2016 by Rooster (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiKi5156B Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 I thought about doing it that way I hope as a last resort. Unless a better idea comes along that is what I'll do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Good old Harbor Freight has a pneumatic scraper for about $25 (item # #95826 ) that probably will make the job easier. I have used one for lots of stuff like removing undercoating and glued on gaskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiKi5156B Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 I'll try it out. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 What are you going to do to the boards once you have them cleaned off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I read some time ago about an older gentleman located outside of Chattanooga, Tenn that revulcanized Buick running boards. Don't recall if he wanted them "as is" or sand blasted clean. Anybody know if he is still around ? Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiKi5156B Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 I'll put repro rubber back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthPE Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 If you want another option you can check out this site http://www.runningboardrubber.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rodd Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Like many restorers, I’m looking to have my runningboards covered. Hunley Ackhoff is out of business and the company, Running Board Rubber out of McBride, BC Canada , is quoting me $3000. Too high a price for me. Steel rubber products has matting for $1000 with some splicing required. I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who has had experience with this product. I would also appreciate knowing if there are other companies that re-vulcanize, provide matting, et cetera. BRodd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadstreet3 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Northfield Ltd. website www.northfieldltd.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 I got the matting from Bob’s and installed myself with rubber cement and 100 clamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiKi5156B Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Actually what I ended up using was rubber matting from Home depot. My car is slightly modified looks real nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Sounds like the same stuff I used to make a trunk mat for my '38 Buick. They had different lengths (36" wide, IIRC) and I think mine was 3' x 4'. Trimmed to fit and it looks like it could have been there originally. It's nice because it keeps things from sliding around. Price was reasonable too... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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