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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2557  
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Instead of using rivets to refix tread plate and it’s rubber housing you can fit rivenuts / nutserts into the step and use socket head cap screws. I.e https://www.automotioncomponents.co.uk/am/...c+s+a+view
Once powder coating is removed get the step galvanised and paint, that way it won’t rust again and if chipped you can easy repaint. Powder coating will always fail, especially in that location. As a belts and braces spray bilt hamber dynax s50 into the step tube. |
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28th Oct 2025 6:42pm |
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| Siwynne Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: West lancs Posts: 628 
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I’ve got some ally tops spare and may have the rubbers too I’ll have a look tomorrow. As above I’ve got a galvanised then powder coated set that have now done six years with no signs of tin worm. Just done set today for the Mrs 90. Nut sets and stainless flange cap head bolts to finish
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28th Oct 2025 7:53pm |
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| Harry dog Member Since: 27 Oct 2016 Location: Farnham Surrey Posts: 44 
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Personally I wouldn't bother doing anything with your existing side steps. They rot from the inside out and once the rot is set in you'll end up spending more than a new set would cost to refurb them and they'll never look brand new again.
I've just replaced mine for the second time on a 2012 defender. I bought a really nice set from Manor Automotive, Took off the end caps and coated the inside with Dinitrol 1000 cavity protection. Hopefully that will stop the rot getting a hold. |
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29th Oct 2025 4:59pm |
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| Siwynne Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: West lancs Posts: 628
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Sorry looked today an only have tread plates no rubbers
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29th Oct 2025 9:42pm |
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| TVR Tommy Member Since: 26 Nov 2013 Location: Bucks Posts: 195 
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Maybe look at getting some stainless steel ones for longevity.
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30th Oct 2025 7:06am |
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| BrickBox Member Since: 05 Oct 2021 Location: Wales Posts: 1119  
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https://ebay.us/m/IBY8nD 2017 5.0 V8 Supercharged RRS SVR
2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS. |
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30th Oct 2025 10:47am |
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| Clemmo Member Since: 03 Aug 2012 Location: Mile Oak Posts: 1334
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In the last 10 years Ive always bought the "cheaper" ones ( as above)..after many years of trying to make "Genuine" last.
Imagine most of the resellers source from China 
UK made??..wouldnt know how to be sure of this? I just think at £130 they are like tyres...just replace when needed  |
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30th Oct 2025 11:00am |
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| Andyslandytd5 Member Since: 06 Nov 2021 Location: Southampton Posts: 95 
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I added a strip of rubber matting to the bottom of my Gwyn Lewis Mud Shields to protect the ends of my sidesteps from the worst of spray and mud from the rear tyre.
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30th Oct 2025 11:05am |
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