By the time you’ve bought the starter kit $117 & the panels $460 your out almost $600 bucks. Better off the get your harbor freight angle grinder $29 and cut them and go to rock auto and buy a set of panels $300. Get you a used 110 cheapo welder and do it right. Now, you got a welder and grinder too boot for your next project. Your mileage may very.
@@roadsafeties-wg6hi Some peoples rockers (like mine) are completely gone, and that wont last long. Done that on many trucks and it lasts a couple months (just one winter)
Just watched another guy do this to his truck and his comments were so supportive. My god, the ppl in this comment section are fucking assholes. If he wants to put these covers on HIS truck, let him. He’s not forcing you to do it to your own truck.
Thank you for your support. It’s amazing how people turn into keyboard warriors these days. The covers have worked great for my needs, and that’s all that matters to me.
@@NathanialBrown oh yeah! They take everything to heart. Not once did you mention you’re going to sell the truck or anything so idk why it matter. I think it looks awesome and I’m now considering it for my own truck. Also, you mentioned salt and snow. How have they held up through this previous winter?
After reading through the comments- I think the host overestimates the chance of metal welding rusting by competent auto body shops. I don't think auto body shops at want to see their third birthday are going to allow stuff to come back within three years due to rust.
I guess i can see the need for this product...but its not my choice. Just checked on the covers... $400.00 is a bit much for plastic. I bought a set of steel rockers just a little over $100.00 online ...i cut out the old rockers and a local guy welded the new ones on for $100 a side. I used a small amount of filler, then painted them...When all was said and done i was in to the project for just about the same $400.00 as buying plastic. IF the plastic ones were $99.00 or something...i could see the reason for buying them (you'd save hundreds of dollars). Seems like they are a band-aid on a bullet wound. But Anyway...nice job on the video....truck looks nice after the cover were put on. You did a good job explaining the process.
I've been feeling the same way. I have rusted out cab corners and rocker panels and debating between just doing new metal, body filler, primer and paint, or these covers. However these covers do just seem like a band aid, not really addressing the problem literally covering it. Just dunno how they would hold up over time.
Thats just what i wanted to hear, a got a 2014 sierra and the previous owner just put bondo and paint over all the rocker panel rust and called it a day, 2 days ago i decided to actually check the truck and i hit the rocker panel with my fist and it just started crumbling to pieces 😂
Do you have to treat or remove the current rust panel first? It is this similar to the snap on? I assume since it plastic, is for looks not support like metal panel?
Everyone complaining and saying they're going to fall off, they cost too much, it's gunna rust even faster, bla bla bla..... 1. Use some 3M urethane and apply a bead around the entire lip and on all the other surfaces, it holds your windshield in it'll definitely hold these on and seal out any road grime. 2. Yes they cost a little bit compared to steel slip ons or replacements but the cost for a shop to install them is typically thousands over these covers and I can guarantee you they're going to rust again (unless you don't drive the vehicle in the rain or snow ever again which that's not what these are for) and you'll be replacing them again. 3. If you treat the rust underneath, cut it out and treat the bare metal, or use one of the multiple coatings out there to treat and stop the chemical reaction that is causing the rust the do as I said in 1 and you'll be good. Don't be scared to not get fucked by a shop. P.S. I work at a body shop doing paint and body work. Have done tons of rockers and cab corners, and have also replaced tons of replacements..... BUT! If you enjoy watching your ride rust over and over again and sometimes paying more or half of what your vehicle is worth then hey you do you, I don't hate ya for it. Keeps the lights on.
Lol! I would think that someone who works in a body shop would know that rocker panels rust from the inside out. Gluing pieces of plastic to what is essentially a rusty metal box filled with condensation and water isn’t going to do what you think it will. Can I get your “guarantee” in writing?
If your rockers are bad, how does plastic restore the structure integrity that is lost? Isn't this like putting a piece of tape on one side of your broken leg?
Even on my 1999 Toyota Solara the outer rocker cover is not structural. The middle rocker cover and the inner rocker cover our however structural on my unibody car.
Great video. One recommendation I would make is to get some phosphoric acid and coat all of the rusty parts with it. Phosphoric acid is a neutralizer and acts as a primer coat. Once that's done you can then apply the grease. You will have much better longer lasting results. Thanks for sharing the video.
Hey man i got some moly grease from amazon for this project. It came in a tube for the grease gun. Im going to apply with a brush. "My question is" is one tube enough for both sides. Also it is a brown color. Does it matter what color as long as its a multi purpose moly grease?? Thanks
I like this idea , but my inner rockers are gone so there is nothing to fasten to on the bottom and a complete kit of steel ones off EBay is only less then 400 bucks ! Yours looks good !
Compared to the alternative. Doing (my time is valuable) or paying a body shop.....THOUSANDS. This is a darn fine solve. As long as you stop the existing rust and source of moisture (which the body shop wont likely do). 300 for corners, spendy for plastic but looks great, saves thousands.....
You’re unfortunately right on this. I did this install to satisfy myself. I have no intentions of selling the truck, and would be transparent regarding the covers if I did.
There is no real right way I've had metal cut out and replaced 3 times already on 2000 chevy silverado and now it's rusting again for a 4th time and worst part is its a 3 door model so the bill is even higher replacing the rust on driver side the last time it was $4,750.00 to fix both sides
@@johns3153 something doesn’t sound right about that, I’d say they’re not protecting the insides of the panels properly or at all if it’s rusting out again that fast.
Sure it looks better, but does it pass a state inspection? My state requires yearly inspections and I do believe it needs to be replaced with metal or it won't pass. No sticker means wasted money and you can't legally drive it on the road.
@@__WJK__ I’m honestly not 100% sure. I’ve done two installs and neither have needs them. I know they attach with self tapers, so in theory you’d have the flexibility to choose the most rigid spots to screw. Again, I can’t confirm this.
Add some 3m urethane, problem solved. Shit holds windshields, should have no problem holding these. Plus you make a full bead and keep all road grime out.
You can replace your rockers over and over on the silverados/gmc its just going to rust out again. This is an upgrade and its easy. Throw a plastic bottle and a piece of sheet metal in your back yard and see what last longer lol you will be long dead before that platic bottle wears out. Check out the new trucks, guess what.... the rockers are all plastic I wonder why. Unless your looking a dodge forget it they will never solve their rust issues they would loose too much money on new truck sales.
Well said! Truck companies and truck guys all say, "Get a Diesel, Diesel engines last 500K+ miles." Sure, but funny how nobody ever mentions the body of your diesel truck will rust out long before the engine ever hits 500k lmao
I question how will they stand up to rural gravel roads. I am guessing they will be ground up by the gravel coming off the front wheels. Sure you can put mud flaps on the front but I still have my doubts. Plus $400 + repair seems expensive if you can do the metal replacements yourself.
The key with your comment is "if you can do metal replacements yourself" I agree, but this is a lot less work, cost, & it doesn't require the tools or skillset to replace with metal. I think a coating of bed liner or a similar thick, hard or rubberized coating would bne best. I am in Omaha, & between the salt, sand, extreme cold, slush, wet weather, & the gravel you kick up if you drive dirt roads a lot or daily I am curious how the plastic holds up. My biggest concern & I think they do a good job of addressing is getting all the crap, rust, salt etc out of the rocker as well as sealling it and or neutralizing as it is when the rockers or wherever continues to hold the wet gunk against exposed metal that corrosion really accelerates quickly. I initially thought they were going to use self tapers to secure the plastic so was glad to see the use of pop rivets. This product isn't a perfect fix, but if done right, I think it could be a good answer for those with budget, time, or skill constraints, and would improve the look of the vehicle, & if done right give youy several more years before that hidden rusty rocker rots away above the rocker or causing it to sag or flap.
@@harvestblades Yeah, it is going to get much worse underneath, unless you can remove all the rust. That stuff he put does nothing, maybe it makes you feel better. I would almost say glue on a primed and painted metal rocker, then spray ATF under it every year.
Depending on what steps or nerf bars you have, you may have to remove them. I’d bet they’ll slide between most setups, but it may be challenging to drill the holes for rivets
Those things are a really bad idea. Water will sit under those and totally rot everything underneath it. The nice thing about doing it the right way is that when the new rockers rust, you just cut them out and replace
You can get a cheap Flux core welder at Harbor freight & better welders but, I went there to get a stick welder but, my local Harbor freight was sold out so, I grabbed the Flux core...Anywho, it was only about $130-150.....
Yeah but, no but......this "repair " is a classic example of American "form over function" .....which admittedly seemed to be just a Californian thang when I lived there but has obviously spread nationwide....."oh, doesn't it look FABULOUS honey" ....... never mind the structural integrity, feel the shine. This at least explains the TH-cam videos of American vehicles exploding in an accident, I always wondered why they did that. The point I'm trying to get across here is......the time to use these is when you buy the vehicle new or nearly new and as someone upthread said, use windshield adhesive to fix them in place. Anyway, just my tuppence worth.
@@CarterEdison777 and you've just made my point. Away from America, we don't have a choice, sills (rockers, whatever ) are structural.......and our vehicle road worthiness test is SLIGHTLY more stringent than yours, shall we say.......
@@iandennis7836 In glad that I could teach you that, when sills rust away, none your structural safety is diminished, in a 1/2 ton American truck. And yea, in the uk , the ‘heaviest duty’ ford pickup on sale might just collapse with some ‘sill’ oxidation; I wont argue with you on that
OAM Quick Covers are pretty nice but the cost + shipping is brutal, even tried to have a friend (who lives near them) pick up a set for me (to avoid the $80 shipping) but OAM wouldn't allow walk-in customer purchases :'( I'm hoping BushWhacker will hurry up and offer a set of TrailArmor Rocker covers for 3rd Gen Quad Cab Rams (for $160), which would be awesome! That said, good video, the rocker cover turned out nice. btw...why did you use moly grease on the rust instead of a really good spray-on or paint-on rust-reformer(?)
If you’re still looking for a solution, I’d check with OAM again. I’m guessing the walk in policy was due to covid. When I got mine I actually sent a friend in to get them!
@@NathanialBrown - I actually contacted OAM (about the walk-in purchases) back in late 2018/early 2019. Might try emailing them again and see if they've changed their "walk-in" policy for 2022(?) That said, did you have your covers "wrapped" or "painted" (?)
@@__WJK__ apologies for the delayed response! The covers in this video were wrapped as the entire truck was being wrapped. We’re currently working on a second video where we show the paint work being done on another set! Hopefully you have been able to get yourself some!
I think this is a great solution but this is more temporarily I think it's a great quick fix if you're. problem not gonna to own the truck that long maybe a few years top if that
A lot of people have installed these with the intentions of keeping the truck long term, and avoiding the inevitable rusting of new metal weld ins. We’re currently working on another video where a friend had them installed on a truck he recently purchased, specifically to avoid rusting again down the road!
I’m sorry but that’s just a bodge up, and if you get them repaired properly (cut out and welded) and protected inside and out they shouldn’t need replacing again after a few years.
Great video and it seems like a great solution. It would have been more helpful if you would have time stamped it and then give a quote to what the cost would be delivered to a person's residence or shop. For example, common listing for my 1999 Toyota Solara outer rocker panel cover is around $110.00 as of June 2023 from online offers from dealerships. I think there might be a metal and then an inner rocker cover so we'll just rounded up the $400 with shipping. I will consider the painting and priming a wash. Do the plastic covers compare in price?
$400 for a set for my 2004 Chevy 1500, no way in hell lol. If you're gonna glue something on you may as well get a set of slip on rockers and some adhesive... That being said, these things will cause whatever's behind them to rust twice as fast until your $400 flimsy plastic covers fall off the truck and get run over. Good idea, but WAY overpriced for the guy that wants to do a hack, slap, and forget it job
This would get huge fines in Manitoba. You haven't fixed anything, you've just covered the rust so that it can continue rotting your truck inside of those.
What do you thinks gonna happen when you get T-Boned with nothing left of the original metal rockers? Hilarious what passes as "legitimate" repairs in America 😂
Is this a joke? Rocker panel’s generally rust from the inside out. How are you going to paint the INSIDE of the rocker panels - where it matters? And rocker panels are structural. Once you glue these on, and your rocker panels continue to rust away, will these plastic pieces provide the same structural integrity as steel rocker panels. And rocker panels have drain holes, to allow the moisture out. How do these plastic ones allow the rocker panels to breath. This isn’t a repair at all. It’s lipstick on a pig.
By the time you’ve bought the starter kit $117 & the panels $460 your out almost $600 bucks. Better off the get your harbor freight angle grinder $29 and cut them and go to rock auto and buy a set of panels $300. Get you a used 110 cheapo welder and do it right. Now, you got a welder and grinder too boot for your next project. Your mileage may very.
Cheaper to cut off rusted area, FOAM fill , Bondo fill, sand down , primer, paint, less $100
@@roadsafeties-wg6hi Some peoples rockers (like mine) are completely gone, and that wont last long. Done that on many trucks and it lasts a couple months (just one winter)
Just watched another guy do this to his truck and his comments were so supportive. My god, the ppl in this comment section are fucking assholes.
If he wants to put these covers on HIS truck, let him. He’s not forcing you to do it to your own truck.
Thank you for your support. It’s amazing how people turn into keyboard warriors these days. The covers have worked great for my needs, and that’s all that matters to me.
@@NathanialBrown oh yeah! They take everything to heart. Not once did you mention you’re going to sell the truck or anything so idk why it matter. I think it looks awesome and I’m now considering it for my own truck.
Also, you mentioned salt and snow. How have they held up through this previous winter?
Comment section are always a holes!
Old truck, cheap fix... people can’t seem to grasp that concept
After reading through the comments-
I think the host overestimates the chance of metal welding rusting by competent auto body shops. I don't think auto body shops at want to see their third birthday are going to allow stuff to come back within three years due to rust.
Nice commercial. I liked the way he showcased the cans like the babes on The Price is Right.
I’m 100% not an actor. This is the first time I’ve been in front of my own cameras 😂
Good job Vanna
I guess i can see the need for this product...but its not my choice. Just checked on the covers... $400.00 is a bit much for plastic. I bought a set of steel rockers just a little over $100.00 online ...i cut out the old rockers and a local guy welded the new ones on for $100 a side. I used a small amount of filler, then painted them...When all was said and done i was in to the project for just about the same $400.00 as buying plastic. IF the plastic ones were $99.00 or something...i could see the reason for buying them (you'd save hundreds of dollars). Seems like they are a band-aid on a bullet wound. But Anyway...nice job on the video....truck looks nice after the cover were put on. You did a good job explaining the process.
I've been feeling the same way. I have rusted out cab corners and rocker panels and debating between just doing new metal, body filler, primer and paint, or these covers. However these covers do just seem like a band aid, not really addressing the problem literally covering it. Just dunno how they would hold up over time.
Where did you source steel rockers for such a good price?
Thats just what i wanted to hear, a got a 2014 sierra and the previous owner just put bondo and paint over all the rocker panel rust and called it a day, 2 days ago i decided to actually check the truck and i hit the rocker panel with my fist and it just started crumbling to pieces 😂
Do you have to treat or remove the current rust panel first? It is this similar to the snap on? I assume since it plastic, is for looks not support like metal panel?
Everyone complaining and saying they're going to fall off, they cost too much, it's gunna rust even faster, bla bla bla..... 1. Use some 3M urethane and apply a bead around the entire lip and on all the other surfaces, it holds your windshield in it'll definitely hold these on and seal out any road grime. 2. Yes they cost a little bit compared to steel slip ons or replacements but the cost for a shop to install them is typically thousands over these covers and I can guarantee you they're going to rust again (unless you don't drive the vehicle in the rain or snow ever again which that's not what these are for) and you'll be replacing them again. 3. If you treat the rust underneath, cut it out and treat the bare metal, or use one of the multiple coatings out there to treat and stop the chemical reaction that is causing the rust the do as I said in 1 and you'll be good. Don't be scared to not get fucked by a shop. P.S. I work at a body shop doing paint and body work. Have done tons of rockers and cab corners, and have also replaced tons of replacements..... BUT! If you enjoy watching your ride rust over and over again and sometimes paying more or half of what your vehicle is worth then hey you do you, I don't hate ya for it. Keeps the lights on.
Lol! I would think that someone who works in a body shop would know that rocker panels rust from the inside out. Gluing pieces of plastic to what is essentially a rusty metal box filled with condensation and water isn’t going to do what you think it will.
Can I get your “guarantee” in writing?
If your rockers are bad, how does plastic restore the structure integrity that is lost? Isn't this like putting a piece of tape on one side of your broken leg?
Bc Rockers are cosmetic and Not structural
@@CarterEdison777 That would be great if true. But it's not.
@@judyjohnson630 Its absolutely true in a body on frame truck, like this video!
Even on my 1999 Toyota Solara the outer rocker cover is not structural. The middle rocker cover and the inner rocker cover our however structural on my unibody car.
What a great $500 band-aid 👍😜
Would it be a good idea to replace the rockers and then put the plastic rocker covers over it as an extra layer of protection?
No bc you wont see the NEW rust
Great video. One recommendation I would make is to get some phosphoric acid and coat all of the rusty parts with it. Phosphoric acid is a neutralizer and acts as a primer coat. Once that's done you can then apply the grease. You will have much better longer lasting results.
Thanks for sharing the video.
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Do they make something similar for Dodge Ram 1500?
is there any rocker panels for camaro 97?
Hey man i got some moly grease from amazon for this project. It came in a tube for the grease gun. Im going to apply with a brush. "My question is" is one tube enough for both sides. Also it is a brown color. Does it matter what color as long as its a multi purpose moly grease?? Thanks
We used a tube on another install and one was enough. The color didn’t matter, if any seeps out you can wipe it off!
@@NathanialBrown thanks man i cant wait till im done with this.
Do they make them for a 1992 chevy extended cab truck?
How long does this last
I like this idea , but my inner rockers are gone so there is nothing to fasten to on the bottom and a complete kit of steel ones off EBay is only less then 400 bucks ! Yours looks good !
Could these be sprayed with raptor liner?
This is why I have trust issues when buying cars
Are you less Man if your teeth have been fixed the right way or your knee was replaced the right way ?
@@intruderIG The right way implies the rocker panels were removed and new pieces were welded in place of the old.
Where can i buy for 2009 silverado
Compared to the alternative. Doing (my time is valuable) or paying a body shop.....THOUSANDS. This is a darn fine solve. As long as you stop the existing rust and source of moisture (which the body shop wont likely do). 300 for corners, spendy for plastic but looks great, saves thousands.....
What brand are these? Thanks
Do you make these for an Expedition?
These kids have a bright future.
Best way is the right way cut rust and weld new in place . Your just wasting money trying to hide it.
You’re unfortunately right on this. I did this install to satisfy myself. I have no intentions of selling the truck, and would be transparent regarding the covers if I did.
There is no real right way I've had metal cut out and replaced 3 times already on 2000 chevy silverado and now it's rusting again for a 4th time and worst part is its a 3 door model so the bill is even higher replacing the rust on driver side the last time it was $4,750.00 to fix both sides
@@johns3153 that means they didn’t do it correctly
@@user-my5nr3il3q idk it's been to three different places one was got rust in Maryland then two different places in Delaware
@@johns3153 something doesn’t sound right about that, I’d say they’re not protecting the insides of the panels properly or at all if it’s rusting out again that fast.
Sure it looks better, but does it pass a state inspection? My state requires yearly inspections and I do believe it needs to be replaced with metal or it won't pass. No sticker means wasted money and you can't legally drive it on the road.
No scuffing huh... you'll be painting that shit again!
Nice concept. But if the inner rockers are rotted out as well, these aren't really going to suffice. They still need to mount to something.
There are inner rocker brackets available as well!
@@NathanialBrown - Right but the rocker brackets will not have anything to attach to if the inner rocker lip/panel seam is rusted out... right(?)
@@__WJK__ I’m honestly not 100% sure. I’ve done two installs and neither have needs them. I know they attach with self tapers, so in theory you’d have the flexibility to choose the most rigid spots to screw. Again, I can’t confirm this.
This isn’t a repair at all. It’s a coverup of a damaged structural member. Stupid.
i can only imagine the water n dirt getting in there although 3m tape is good i see the rocker fying off within a yr or flaping in the wind
Add some 3m urethane, problem solved. Shit holds windshields, should have no problem holding these. Plus you make a full bead and keep all road grime out.
9 months and mine still look solid
Do they make these for the SUV models???
No matter what the instructions on the can says I would suggest you wear a respirator when you spray anything or do any sanding
You can replace your rockers over and over on the silverados/gmc its just going to rust out again. This is an upgrade and its easy. Throw a plastic bottle and a piece of sheet metal in your back yard and see what last longer lol you will be long dead before that platic bottle wears out. Check out the new trucks, guess what.... the rockers are all plastic I wonder why. Unless your looking a dodge forget it they will never solve their rust issues they would loose too much money on new truck sales.
Well said! Truck companies and truck guys all say, "Get a Diesel, Diesel engines last 500K+ miles." Sure, but funny how nobody ever mentions the body of your diesel truck will rust out long before the engine ever hits 500k lmao
I question how will they stand up to rural gravel roads. I am guessing they will be ground up by the gravel coming off the front wheels. Sure you can put mud flaps on the front but I still have my doubts. Plus $400 + repair seems expensive if you can do the metal replacements yourself.
The key with your comment is "if you can do metal replacements yourself" I agree, but this is a lot less work, cost, & it doesn't require the tools or skillset to replace with metal. I think a coating of bed liner or a similar thick, hard or rubberized coating would bne best. I am in Omaha, & between the salt, sand, extreme cold, slush, wet weather, & the gravel you kick up if you drive dirt roads a lot or daily I am curious how the plastic holds up. My biggest concern & I think they do a good job of addressing is getting all the crap, rust, salt etc out of the rocker as well as sealling it and or neutralizing as it is when the rockers or wherever continues to hold the wet gunk against exposed metal that corrosion really accelerates quickly. I initially thought they were going to use self tapers to secure the plastic so was glad to see the use of pop rivets. This product isn't a perfect fix, but if done right, I think it could be a good answer for those with budget, time, or skill constraints, and would improve the look of the vehicle, & if done right give youy several more years before that hidden rusty rocker rots away above the rocker or causing it to sag or flap.
@@harvestblades Yeah, it is going to get much worse underneath, unless you can remove all the rust. That stuff he put does nothing, maybe it makes you feel better. I would almost say glue on a primed and painted metal rocker, then spray ATF under it every year.
That cab corner doesn't cover the whole rusted out area.
Composite is the best way to go about it . Best piece of mind and resale value. Especially with a diesel
good improvement
Definitely dealing with the rust and not fixing it lol
Well the weather is Harsh I want to rig mine where do I buy these at if not I'm gonna use diamond plate Pay a $150000 for a Rocky ridge Any other
Should you take off the side step to install these? Or will the cover be able to clear it?
Depending on what steps or nerf bars you have, you may have to remove them. I’d bet they’ll slide between most setups, but it may be challenging to drill the holes for rivets
@@NathanialBrown they're the stock tube ones from factory. I imagine they'll be almost impossible to take off 😅. Thanks for the insight
Buying a si how cab you think they might have some for it shout out from Austin mn
Wouldn't pass an MOT in the UK.
500 bucks roughly?
Wish they had stuff for the suburban. Looks like I’ll just have to buy a welder...
Those things are a really bad idea. Water will sit under those and totally rot everything underneath it. The nice thing about doing it the right way is that when the new rockers rust, you just cut them out and replace
You can get a cheap Flux core welder at Harbor freight & better welders but, I went there to get a stick welder but, my local Harbor freight was sold out so, I grabbed the Flux core...Anywho, it was only about $130-150.....
I considered the welding option as we have two on the farm, however this option seemed the quickest to fit what I wanted.
Yeah but, no but......this "repair " is a classic example of American "form over function" .....which admittedly seemed to be just a Californian thang when I lived there but has obviously spread nationwide....."oh, doesn't it look FABULOUS honey" ....... never mind the structural integrity, feel the shine. This at least explains the TH-cam videos of American vehicles exploding in an accident, I always wondered why they did that. The point I'm trying to get across here is......the time to use these is when you buy the vehicle new or nearly new and as someone upthread said, use windshield adhesive to fix them in place. Anyway, just my tuppence worth.
@@iandennis7836 1. No, rockers are cosmetic and Not stuctural
2. No, putting plastic over metal
Means you’ll never notice the rust in the backround
@@CarterEdison777 and you've just made my point. Away from America, we don't have a choice, sills (rockers, whatever ) are structural.......and our vehicle road worthiness test is SLIGHTLY more stringent than yours, shall we say.......
@@iandennis7836 In glad that I could teach you that, when sills rust away, none your structural safety is diminished, in a 1/2 ton American truck.
And yea, in the uk , the ‘heaviest duty’ ford pickup on sale might just collapse with some ‘sill’ oxidation; I wont argue with you on that
Wow very amazing you did an awesome job
OAM Quick Covers are pretty nice but the cost + shipping is brutal, even tried to have a friend (who lives near them) pick up a set for me (to avoid the $80 shipping) but OAM wouldn't allow walk-in customer purchases :'( I'm hoping BushWhacker will hurry up and offer a set of TrailArmor Rocker covers for 3rd Gen Quad Cab Rams (for $160), which would be awesome! That said, good video, the rocker cover turned out nice. btw...why did you use moly grease on the rust instead of a really good spray-on or paint-on rust-reformer(?)
If you’re still looking for a solution, I’d check with OAM again. I’m guessing the walk in policy was due to covid. When I got mine I actually sent a friend in to get them!
@@NathanialBrown - I actually contacted OAM (about the walk-in purchases) back in late 2018/early 2019. Might try emailing them again and see if they've changed their "walk-in" policy for 2022(?) That said, did you have your covers "wrapped" or "painted" (?)
@@__WJK__ apologies for the delayed response! The covers in this video were wrapped as the entire truck was being wrapped. We’re currently working on a second video where we show the paint work being done on another set! Hopefully you have been able to get yourself some!
I think this is a great solution but this is more temporarily I think it's a great quick fix if you're. problem not gonna to own the truck that long maybe a few years top if that
A lot of people have installed these with the intentions of keeping the truck long term, and avoiding the inevitable rusting of new metal weld ins. We’re currently working on another video where a friend had them installed on a truck he recently purchased, specifically to avoid rusting again down the road!
How does this address the rusting and condensation inside the rocker panels? How will you know when your real rocker panels are about to fail?
Lol! This isn’t a solution to anything. It’s a cover up.
They make em for a 92 ford explorer lol?
I’m sorry but that’s just a bodge up, and if you get them repaired properly (cut out and welded) and protected inside and out they shouldn’t need replacing again after a few years.
They don’t offer them for Toyota
Great video and it seems like a great solution.
It would have been more helpful if you would have time stamped it and then give a quote to what the cost would be delivered to a person's residence or shop.
For example, common listing for my 1999 Toyota Solara outer rocker panel cover is around $110.00 as of June 2023 from online offers from dealerships. I think there might be a metal and then an inner rocker cover so we'll just rounded up the $400 with shipping. I will consider the painting and priming a wash.
Do the plastic covers compare in price?
This isn't fixed it's called riggin
And sometimes “Jerry” riggin works..
A quick hide and because people put them on, now think they turned their $1,500 rust bucket truck into a $10,000 rust bucket truck. Ugggh
Oh yeah definelty got all the rust off
Bom trabalho de reparo.
Too bad you didn't include an affiliate link to them. Could've made a few bucks from it.
This just seems like your covering up the issue rather than fixing it lmao 🤣
No, NOT if his rust-stop method works!
These guys don't make them for the 2nd gen Dodge Rams ...
$400 for a set for my 2004 Chevy 1500, no way in hell lol. If you're gonna glue something on you may as well get a set of slip on rockers and some adhesive... That being said, these things will cause whatever's behind them to rust twice as fast until your $400 flimsy plastic covers fall off the truck and get run over. Good idea, but WAY overpriced for the guy that wants to do a hack, slap, and forget it
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This would get huge fines in Manitoba. You haven't fixed anything, you've just covered the rust so that it can continue rotting your truck inside of those.
They all rust shity metals used. So what ever someone's preference is that's there choice..
First off the rocker is a structure area so in pennsylvania it is not considered a solid repair. This is not solid. It’s lipstick on a pig
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What are people thinking lol might as well use spray foam and bondo...
What do you thinks gonna happen when you get T-Boned with nothing left of the original metal rockers? Hilarious what passes as "legitimate" repairs in America 😂
Limey’s thinking rockers are structural, Lol
@@CarterEdison777 Just make the whole car out of 1/32nd thick plastic, right? Its got a frame to protect you, right? 😂🤣Muppet!
@@MrPabsUk your right! where's the cab strength?
this is not the way to repair - another tarted up death trap......
Primer is lung safe
Oh like putting veneers on top of rotten teeth 😄
one ugly bandage and all that lube no way the tape sticking with all that over spray lol
Get the truck rust checked when new...problem solved.
Most likely didn’t exist at the time, I agree though, modern rust prevention on a new 70k+ truck is key!
this is cosmetic only she will keep on rusting out to the point of not worth repairing , this is a cover up not a repair
Is this a joke? Rocker panel’s generally rust from the inside out. How are you going to paint the INSIDE of the rocker panels - where it matters?
And rocker panels are structural. Once you glue these on, and your rocker panels continue to rust away, will these plastic pieces provide the same structural integrity as steel rocker panels.
And rocker panels have drain holes, to allow the moisture out. How do these plastic ones allow the rocker panels to breath.
This isn’t a repair at all. It’s lipstick on a pig.
I’m not spending that much for Chinese plastic. Just lipstick on a pig
Nice for a rigged job.I myself would never do this. If ur going to invest all the work and money, do it right or don't do it at all!!
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So basically when you see some long skinny pieces of plastic laying on the side of the freeway you’ll know where they came from.😱🤣
Over 2 years later and they’re both still on the truck
I bet 90% of the sails on these covers are to slimy used car salesmen trying to make a quick fix to the unsuspecting customer.
I’m sorry but in my opinion this is a garbage product and I’ll stick to my Chinese aftermarket steel welded in parts
This may be the easiest but also the stupidest
Two sided tape?? BOO!!
this is like the easiest way to deal with hair loss - spray paint your head black