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Prepping new skid plate

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#1 ·
The gas tank skid plate from my 97 rotted out pretty bad up here in Ohio. I decided that I just needed an OEM skid plate, which I picked up one of the newer models from a 2003-2006 for $88(new) from the dealership. (newer skid plate was much thicker steel)

I was curious to think maybe I should do something with the skid before I install it. It already had a black paint job to it, but I was thinking about using the rustoleum spray on bed liner for that extra protection.

Should I bed line the whole skid? Maybe just the bottom? Does anyone recommend drilling any additional holes for drainage?

Let me know if you have any other ideas. I plan to do it this weekend.

Thanks
 
#2 ·
I wouldn't waist my time with anything other than an extra coat of rattle can paint on the top side. The last one lasted 15 years. I would think general cleaning would keep it nice and solid...
 
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