| superdave |
| Has anyone had any problems with the screws rusting on the manik SS steps? All 8 screws for the plastic step have rusted (in less than 1 year!) and I just received new screws from Manik. I think I'll spray some rustoleum on the screws b4 installing. Can't believe that these things rusted so quickly. Makes me want to look for the new Acura SS side steps.:mad: |
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| DaleB |
| I am sure climate has a lot to do with it, but the step attachment of the maniks is certainly the week point. |
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| nwaring |
Mine have rusted also and have discolored the plastic around the screw heads. Actually, this winter seems to have been pretty tough on the Maniks and just the other day I was looking at them thinking they may have go.:(
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| superdave |
| Being in the North East, these r the things that we have to deal with. The rust (I'm assuming) can be removed from the plastic. If not I'll call Manik for replacements. I talked to the folks at Van and Truck World (where I got the screws). They stated that this is not unexpected as the steel screws are the only ones strong enuff for the application. Stainless screws would snap after this type of load. They also recommended painting the screws with some rust paint prior to replacement. I'll wait till winter is over (hopefully soon) and see the damage. |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by superdave
Being in the North East, these r the things that we have to deal with. The rust (I'm assuming) can be removed from the plastic. If not I'll call Manik for replacements. I talked to the folks at Van and Truck World (where I got the screws). They stated that this is not unexpected as the steel screws are the only ones strong enuff for the application. Stainless screws would snap after this type of load. They also recommended painting the screws with some rust paint prior to replacement. I'll wait till winter is over (hopefully soon) and see the damage.
I fail to see where the 'load' is a problem. When you step on it, all the pressure is distributed from the pad down on the bar. The plastic is certainly going to go before any screws would. And as many of us with Maniks know, having the step crack around the screw is not an uncommon occurence. It is a poor attachment design at best. If the screws had been more inboard, as on the Acura steps, it would have eliminated that problem.
I still have one step with a crack that I just ignore now. I've already done two pad replacements. So I believe that problem is due to a mtg. hole alignment problem. But overall, still quite satisfied with the steps as far as functionality, and looks. Plus they saved my paint one time when scrapping a support pole. |
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| Fireblade6 |
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Originally posted by superdave
Has anyone had any problems with the screws rusting on the manik SS steps? All 8 screws for the plastic step have rusted (in less than 1 year!) and I just received new screws from Manik. I think I'll spray some rustoleum on the screws b4 installing. Can't believe that these things rusted so quickly. Makes me want to look for the new Acura SS side steps.:mad:
Here is a trick to protect the screws. I would spray it with WD-40 then cover it with vaseline and then wipe it neatly with a clean cloth. Do this of course when the screws are new and you will NOT see rust. repeat is for wet/salty/snowy weather conditions like once a month. |
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| Wongster |
SuperDave,
I have the same problem (you guys have more snow in Toronto than us here in Ottawa this year). Did Manik send you the screws directly or you got this through your local retailer? |
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| superdave |
Hey Wongster,
I got the screws ordered thru Truck and Van world (where I bought the maniks) but Manik would prolly send them to you direct. |
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| DaleB |
| They will send spare pads and screws basically without question. I am sure they get a fair number of calls. :rolleyes: |
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| superdave |
| Well here I am, One year later and guess what? The screws are rusted again (one actually snapped!). This is after I painted the screws with rustoleum and wd-40'd them before installation. Looks like this might be a yearly event :mad: I love the manik side steps but this is just frustrating to see such cheap material on something that is supposed to be partially for looks. So everyone looking at the Manik's, be wary of the weather and it's affect on the screws |
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| ByeByeChrysler |
Hi superdave
I think I saw you on Hwy 401 in Mississauga,
when it's time to replace, go with chrome OEM, I know, they were not available back in 2002.
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by superdave
Well here I am, One year later and guess what? The screws are rusted again (one actually snapped!). This is after I painted the screws with rustoleum and wd-40'd them before installation. Looks like this might be a yearly event :mad: I love the manik side steps but this is just frustrating to see such cheap material on something that is supposed to be partially for looks. So everyone looking at the Manik's, be wary of the weather and it's affect on the screws
No BIG rust problem here. Depends on the climate too I suppose. Mine is garaged a lot too. If I was more ambitious would redrill the bars for all new attachment points more to the inside of the pads. And use SS screws. |
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