Body/Trim: - Side steps

BilboBagginss · Apr 11th, 2020, 16:38

My original Volvo side steps could do with a bit of tidying up so I’m thinking of either stripping them down and either spray painting them or getting them powder coated.

Looking at possibly changing colour to a Matt black to match the wheels. The car is black anyway.

i haven’t don’t much with painting aluminium before... does it come up good / hard wearing etc or is powder coating the better option?

Any advice more than welcome.... thanks.

stephenmarr · Apr 11th, 2020, 21:52

i repaired mine by using body filler {sanding smooth} and spraying them with
halfords silver brake caliper spray { perfect match}

They came up perfect.

AB-UK · Apr 12th, 2020, 09:07

My side steps look okay overall so wouldn't want to strip them down and respray, however they do have a few rubber-like scuff marks which I can't shift.

I've tried the standard soaps, kitchen cleaners, dish sponges etc. but so far can't shift them.

Anyone have potential solutions?

Harley Dave · Apr 12th, 2020, 11:30

I have the same/similar marks.

Even T-cut didn't really do much.

I'm sure the collective brain will have a solution.

Cheers

Dave

S60D5-185 · Apr 12th, 2020, 14:53

I bought a used set of genuine Volvo ones off a former member on here.

They were a little scruffy but for £50 well worth it.

I took them to a local firm where they were stripped right back and then powder coated.

Lovely job that cost £80 all in.

The paint has not budged since it was done about 18 months ago. 👍

4x4 · Apr 12th, 2020, 16:30

They were powerdcoated when new, paint won't last long on them.

BilboBagginss · Apr 24th, 2020, 15:30

Found a local company that blasted and powder coated them.

Definitely looks better in matt black and in keeping with the car.

Chunk11 · Apr 24th, 2020, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by BilboBagginss

Found a local company that blasted and powder coated them.

Definitely looks better in matt black and in keeping with the car.

Sounds good out of interest how much did they charge you? Have you got any pics?
If they look good might be tempted to try and find somewhere local to me to do it and a price reference would be good so I know I’m not getting ripped off.
Did you take the side steps off yourself? What did you do about the rubber pads?

Cheers ,

Chunk

BilboBagginss · Apr 24th, 2020, 18:40

£25 for shotblasting, £65 for coating. I took the pads off and am putting them on next .. will use a bit of araldite or number plate adhesive strips and maybe black self tappers on the corners I think. Self tappers will keep them well and truly on.

Taking steps off was ok. Brute force and a jack helped to suppprt them.

BilboBagginss · Apr 26th, 2020, 19:41

Picture attached ... will put the rubber steps on later next week.

Apr 11th, 2020, 16:38	#1
BilboBagginss Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 18:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My World	Side steps My original Volvo side steps could do with a bit of tidying up so I’m thinking of either stripping them down and either spray painting them or getting them powder coated. Looking at possibly changing colour to a Matt black to match the wheels. The car is black anyway. i haven’t don’t much with painting aluminium before... does it come up good / hard wearing etc or is powder coating the better option? Any advice more than welcome.... thanks. __________________ Running both a V70 T5 (2006) and XC90 D5 (2011) I have VIDA available if anybody is nearby! Proud Biker - VfrVTEC800

Apr 12th, 2020, 09:07	#3
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:01 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	My side steps look okay overall so wouldn't want to strip them down and respray, however they do have a few rubber-like scuff marks which I can't shift. I've tried the standard soaps, kitchen cleaners, dish sponges etc. but so far can't shift them. Anyone have potential solutions? __________________ 2010 XC90 Exec (m/y 2011), Electric Silver 2003 XC90 SE, Ash Gold 1996 850 GLE Estate, Olive Green Pearl

Apr 12th, 2020, 14:53	#5
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	I bought a used set of genuine Volvo ones off a former member on here. They were a little scruffy but for £50 well worth it. I took them to a local firm where they were stripped right back and then powder coated. Lovely job that cost £80 all in. The paint has not budged since it was done about 18 months ago. 👍 __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Apr 12th, 2020, 16:30	#6
4x4 I roll Last Online: Today 17:09 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	They were powerdcoated when new, paint won't last long on them. __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Apr 24th, 2020, 15:30	#7
BilboBagginss Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 18:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My World	Found a local company that blasted and powder coated them. Definitely looks better in matt black and in keeping with the car. __________________ Running both a V70 T5 (2006) and XC90 D5 (2011) I have VIDA available if anybody is nearby! Proud Biker - VfrVTEC800

Apr 11th, 2020, 21:52	#2
stephenmarr New Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2023 22:13 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Portlaoise	i repaired mine by using body filler {sanding smooth} and spraying them with halfords silver brake caliper spray { perfect match} They came up perfect.

Apr 12th, 2020, 11:30	#4
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Yesterday 22:57 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	I have the same/similar marks. Even T-cut didn't really do much. I'm sure the collective brain will have a solution. Cheers Dave

Apr 24th, 2020, 18:40	#9
BilboBagginss Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 18:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My World	£25 for shotblasting, £65 for coating. I took the pads off and am putting them on next .. will use a bit of araldite or number plate adhesive strips and maybe black self tappers on the corners I think. Self tappers will keep them well and truly on. Taking steps off was ok. Brute force and a jack helped to suppprt them. __________________ Running both a V70 T5 (2006) and XC90 D5 (2011) I have VIDA available if anybody is nearby! Proud Biker - VfrVTEC800 Last edited by BilboBagginss; Apr 24th, 2020 at 18:46.

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