I am going to do some repainting on the front of my skid steer. while I am at it I am putting new tread step (the black stick on stuff you step on when entering the cab) Do you have suggestions on the best way to remove the old step pad thats about 1/2 worn off
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Thats about the only thing i can think of too that won't destroy your paint. If its factory paint, some mild thinners will work, but if its not factory it may take the paint with it too. If you go for thinners, try a small area that you can't see first!Heat gun or anything that will heat it to loosen the glue.
sledesigns
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Anyone else ever work in mud, get it on their boots, then step on that sandpaper step & slide right off it? Im wanting to replace that stick-on stuff with a bolt on metal tread like the gnarly treads on the stock bucket...or is that a bad idea?Thats about the only thing i can think of too that won't destroy your paint. If its factory paint, some mild thinners will work, but if its not factory it may take the paint with it too. If you go for thinners, try a small area that you can't see first!
I personally think the grip tape is better than checker plate. Grip tape has all the sand particles to give you more grip. Checker plate is great for hard wearing though.Anyone else ever work in mud, get it on their boots, then step on that sandpaper step & slide right off it? Im wanting to replace that stick-on stuff with a bolt on metal tread like the gnarly treads on the stock bucket...or is that a bad idea?
Yes, I slide off all the time, that's why I wanted to put some fresh new sandpaper step on it to see if that helps out. Anyway, using a heat gun worked great. The old worn out step came right off. I'll put some new paint on later this week, wait a few days for the paint to air out and then stick the new steps on. thanks for your help.Anyone else ever work in mud, get it on their boots, then step on that sandpaper step & slide right off it? Im wanting to replace that stick-on stuff with a bolt on metal tread like the gnarly treads on the stock bucket...or is that a bad idea?
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How a bout a small rectangle of Expanded metal? Couple 1/2 inch spacers under it tacked on... jus a thought.Yes, I slide off all the time, that's why I wanted to put some fresh new sandpaper step on it to see if that helps out. Anyway, using a heat gun worked great. The old worn out step came right off. I'll put some new paint on later this week, wait a few days for the paint to air out and then stick the new steps on. thanks for your help.
Now that would give some decent girip!How a bout a small rectangle of Expanded metal? Couple 1/2 inch spacers under it tacked on... jus a thought.
I'm going to replace my worn-out non skid tape with the rubber diamond plate tape available from Harbor Freight. It is peel-and-stick. The price is right and if it doesn't work out I can always go back to the tried and true non skid tape. It comes in a few different sizes.Now that would give some decent girip!
I used peel and stick stair tread safety covering from the hardware store. Worked good enuf.I'm going to replace my worn-out non skid tape with the rubber diamond plate tape available from Harbor Freight. It is peel-and-stick. The price is right and if it doesn't work out I can always go back to the tried and true non skid tape. It comes in a few different sizes.
