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GOBI LADDER AND ROCK RAIL QUESTIONS - 1/27/2008 11:11:24 AM

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Since I want the finish to match my rack, and I can save money, I've decide to make my own ladder for the rear of my H3. Is there anyone in the Los Angeles area that has a Gobi ladder that I can check out, up close and personal?... Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery! I can come to you, and I'll bring the Starbucks! PM me if you can help me out.

Also, for anyone that has the Rocky Mountain Super-sliders, What is the finish like? I want to have all the steel accessories match with a textured black, or the textured GM dark gray...How are the GM rock rails finished? Do they match the finish on the grille guards? From the posts, I get that the Super-sliders would better fit my needs but I don't want to shell out more to refinish.

If anyone has rock rails or a Gobi ladder that they wish to sell that needs to be refinished I would be interested in buying.

Since I'm relatively new to this forum I could also use some tutorial about icons and how to properly quote, etc, etc. Where can I find this info?

Thanks! I've been having a great time reading and getting advice from the forum. I hope I haven't been to pesky with my posts. PM me if my etiquette needs work!

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RE: GOBI LADDER AND ROCK RAIL QUESTIONS - 1/27/2008 2:59:44 PM

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A humble attitude and lots of enthusiasm will buy you a lot of forgiveness. LOL

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RE: GOBI LADDER AND ROCK RAIL QUESTIONS - 1/27/2008 8:00:40 PM

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I'm trying to find pictures of my sliders while clean. Hmm, I can't really find any. Here are a couple that may help you. The sliders are black but maybe slightly off-black. They are not the same color as the rocker panels, etc. but it works well.

Wait, found a pretty clean one. Bit blurry but you can see the colors.

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RE: GOBI LADDER AND ROCK RAIL QUESTIONS - 1/27/2008 9:16:39 PM

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3hummers, humble enthusiasm is my middle name...Hard to fit on my driver's licence!

Thanks Alrock. Would you say they have a gloss finish?

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RE: GOBI LADDER AND ROCK RAIL QUESTIONS - 1/27/2008 9:18:00 PM

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Good luck to you, if it comes out nice I will take one for sure...

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RE: GOBI LADDER AND ROCK RAIL QUESTIONS - 1/28/2008 5:07:28 AM

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Keep us posted on your project and let us know when it is done.

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RE: GOBI LADDER AND ROCK RAIL QUESTIONS - 1/28/2008 6:16:33 AM

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Yes, gloss finish. Not nearly a piano black or anything like that. Keep in mind that if you use them as steps too that they can be slippery when wet. Some owners put grip tape on the top; others say that the grip tape can shred a calf when sliding out of the truck. There may be something else you can incorporate into the build or finish to help maintain a little grip for shoes.

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RE: GOBI LADDER AND ROCK RAIL QUESTIONS - 1/28/2008 7:06:42 AM

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Keep them covered in mud. That is the best finish.

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RE: GOBI LADDER AND ROCK RAIL QUESTIONS - 1/28/2008 8:16:05 AM

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quote:

Keep them covered in mud. That is the best finish.

I'm talking to my powder-coater about adding "Freshly Thrown Mud" to his color options.

Thanks for the pics and info, Alrock.

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RE: GOBI LADDER AND ROCK RAIL QUESTIONS - 1/29/2008 8:53:25 PM

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Thought I'd give you one more pic. Wiped off some of the dust and dirt and took a close up. Rain's supposed to be coming tomorrow so I didn't go for a full clean. I think that from a few feet away the contrast isn't so great. Obviously the flash is on here so it's really emphasizing the contrast.

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RE: GOBI LADDER AND ROCK RAIL QUESTIONS - 1/29/2008 9:42:26 PM

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That shows the finish nicely, thanks Alrock! I e-mailed the guys at Rocky Road and they are willing to send me the sliders raw so I can get them finished the way I want. They may take a little off the sticker price to offset me painting them. Thanks again for your help!

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RE: GOBI LADDER AND ROCK RAIL QUESTIONS - 1/30/2008 7:11:28 AM

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Yeah, they seem like good guys there. They make them to order so it takes a little while. The one in the picture actually had the finish damaged in shipping where the end wore through the bubble wrap. You can see a slight color variation at the tip where I spray painted it with some black.

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