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Running Board Safety Tread Strips
Since I have a 1998 Lazy Daze, the running board strips were pretty worn out.  I couldn't find any at RV shops, so I ordered them directly from Lazy Daze.

I took them with me to an RV shop (my RV is getting the "once over" check-up), and the guy doesn't have a clue on how to remove the old ones and install the new ones.   ???

So, how DO I removed the old ones and install the new ones?  Since my expertise ends at changing light bulbs, what kind of place could do this for me?
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
 
Re: Running Board Safety Tread Strips
Reply #1 –
Others may reply with suggestions for removal, but I would do this:

Use a heat gun (or a hair dryer with a high heat setting) to loosen the old tread.
Scrape as much of the heat-softened old tread off as possible; a wide-bladed plastic scraper should work.
Clean the residue off with Goo-Gone and 3M green "scrubbies"; the scrub material comes in bulk squares or multi-packs. Cut to the size needed.
Clean the surfaces with alcohol or solvent; finish with white vinegar and hot water. Let dry.
Apply new tread material.
2003 TK has a new home
Re: Running Board Safety Tread Strips
Reply #2 –
Quote from: JCT  - 
Use a heat gun (or a hair dryer with a high heat setting) to loosen the old tread.

I had the bottom skirting painted this past winter in Mexico an they painted up to the tread.  I'm wondering if using a heat gun would be safe and not blister the new paint.
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
Re: Running Board Safety Tread Strips
Reply #3 –
Quote from: desertdivanm  - 
I'm wondering if using a heat gun would be safe and not blister the new paint.

A heat gun could certainly damage any paint depending on the quality of the paint job and the temperature of the heat.  A quality paint job with a low temp setting should be safe.  I'd start off with a cooler setting and gradually increase the heat as I tried to lift a corner of the tread.  Once I was able to able to lift a corner of the tread then I'd focus the heat on the back side (underneath) of the tread at the lift crease.  At this point the tread might start to peel off. 

For what it's worth, I've used a hair dryer to loosen the material behind the basement latches and following the same advise, it worked like a charm.  And of course, no damage to the LD paint.  Hope this helps.