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I am wanting to clean up my running boards, what would be better. Polish up with machine polisher and then lacquer to protect or fine wire wool then waxed?
Also, does anybody know if the rubber bungs are available from dealers as I have a few missing? If so how much??? :blink:

The bungs are called 'naps' and the part number is:  51717053464.  They were about £0.50p each I think.  Might be less than that now.

I never took anything other than a plastic brush and a gentle alloy wheel cleaner to mine but then it was new - protect the paint on the car though.  If the lacquer has gone then you can polish it all back and re-coat it.

Richard

Alloy wheel cleaner like Wonder Wheels really does bring them up well

Careful with that one though as it stained mine at the time and it was a pig to fix that.

Fairy liquid and a soft ish nail brush then agitate.

Avoid abrasive papers scouring pads etc.

Autosol and toothbrush also works

Ensure residue removed and ideally seal with something suitable.........WD40 took away the dry look of the autosol.

Purists will shout re washing liquid containing salt  so use a good car shampoo if really fussed on these frequently exposed to road salt boards - Likewise WD40 claimed by some to perish rubber - oh and it is slippery if not buffed dry


Cosmetic care wise it is worthwhile at this time of year to wash the rims, running boards and where fitted exhaust trims. Also periodically check gutters are clear and keep rinsed off under arches &/or underside if so motivated.   

Our running boards were covered in small rust marks when we first got the car. Autosol and the like didn't touch then but eventually came across iron contaminant removers, IronX was the product we used and a quick spray and rinse and the marks were gone.

Thanks for the replies, will try them Sunday or Monday,, two days off work  )

Where do you think the rust came from?... You might want to check the bottom of your doors.

There's no rust on them, they are just a bit weathered and pitted, they have been exposed to the weather for over 7 years? 

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Where do you think the rust came from?... You might want to check the bottom of your doors.
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Mine was metal fallout, probably from brakes and was on the running boards and most of the bottom half of the paintwork. IronX and similar proucts remove it safely.