[jweb]

I used new running boards since mine were severely pitted and had some large cracks. They seem to be good quality.

One thing to think about is thee new running boards have a coating that will need to be stripped also if you plan to powder coat.

Here are a couple ideas:
1: Clean up your original running boards and just Raptor line them.

2: If you get new running boards paint them instead of powder coating. Paint seems to be easier to touch up than powder coating.