[NEW TECH] Coming Soon: TRUMGETA Side Steps with Auxchemic® Coating!

[TRUMGETA]

Hey everyone,

We’ve been hard at work developing something that goes beyond just another pair of side steps. We’re excited to announce that starting this May, TRUMGETA will be launching our new line of Polyurea Running Boards, featuring our exclusive, registered Auxchemic® Coating.


What is Auxchemic® Coating?
If you’ve ever looked into high-end truck bed liners, you might be familiar with Polyurea. Our Auxchemic coating is a specialized, multi-stage industrial application process that creates a seamless, "armor-like" protective shell around the side steps.

It’s not just a layer of paint; it’s a high-performance barrier engineered for the harshest trail conditions.

Why Auxchemic Coating is a Game Changer for Your Rig:

1. Seamless Waterproofing: Like a "seamless suit of armor," it completely seals the metal, preventing any water ingress or internal rust.
2. Extreme Corrosion Resistance: Engineered to withstand salt, mud, and harsh chemicals—essential for those in the rust belt or frequent beach drivers.
3. High Abrasion & Impact Resistance: This coating is built to take a beating. It’s incredibly tough against rock chips, trail debris, and heavy foot traffic.
4. Flexible & Crack-Proof: Unlike traditional powder coating that can chip or crack under stress, the Auxchemic finish has high elasticity. It moves with the metal, ensuring the protection stays intact even under heavy impact.
5. UV & Weather Endurance: Built for a long life cycle. It won’t fade or degrade under intense sun or extreme temperature swings.

Our goal was simple: to create a set of side steps that you don't have to worry about rusting out after a few seasons of salt and mud.

We want to hear from you!
We’re gearing up for the May launch, but before we do, we’d love to get the community's thoughts:

• Have you used Polyurea-coated gear on your truck before (like bed liners)?
• What’s the biggest issue you’ve had with traditional running board finishes?
• Do you have any technical questions about the Auxchemic Coating process?

Drop your thoughts or questions below! We’re excited to chat and answer anything you want to know about this new tech.

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[lauren01]

My truck has OEM spray-on bedliner and rock rails. To make it easier to get in and out of the cab, I’ve put on N-Fab bolt-on steps. They are easy to remove so they don’t catch on bushes or ruts/rocks. They have rust on the edges and bolts so require periodic maintenance (rust rebonding or removal and painting).

Wondering if Trumgeta will just offer running boards or will you make a bolt-on step that would attach to rock rails or the truck frame. Having it coated to avoid rust would be an improvement over what I have.

 

[Will721]

My truck has OEM spray-on bedliner and rock rails. To make it easier to get in and out of the cab, I’ve put on N-Fab bolt-on steps. They are easy to remove so they don’t catch on bushes or ruts/rocks. They have rust on the edges and bolts so require periodic maintenance (rust rebonding or removal and painting).

Wondering if Trumgeta will just offer running boards or will you make a bolt-on step that would attach to rock rails or the truck frame. Having it coated to avoid rust would be an improvement over what I have.

It would actually be rather easy to adapt your steps to bolt to the rock rails with a bit of time and a welder if they're steel. Just need to measure the diameter of the tube and buy a few of these:

Just trim your steps down and weld them to the lower half of a pair of lock collars. A drill press with the correct size hole saw will get you 90% of the way there. Of course you would need to re-paint afterwards anyway, but your paint is likely flaking due to poor prep work and quality paint from the manufacturer. It would be best to just strip them in a sand blaster, use a good quality primer and then paint or bedliner of your choosing.

 

[G-Oil Guy]

I’d love to see these from a few feet back. I hate the OEM predator steps and have been looking for replacements but I’m picky lol

 

[lauren01]

It would actually be rather easy to adapt your steps to bolt to the rock rails with a bit of time and a welder if they're steel. Just need to measure the diameter of the tube and buy a few of these:

Just trim your steps down and weld them to the lower half of a pair of lock collars. A drill press with the correct size hole saw will get you 90% of the way there. Of course you would need to re-paint afterwards anyway, but your paint is likely flaking due to poor prep work and quality paint from the manufacturer. It would be best to just strip them in a sand blaster, use a good quality primer and then paint or bedliner of your choosing.

They’re made of mild steel. I think the thin powder coat is coming off around the edges because of being blasted on dirt roads. That would be a cool project, but I don’t own welding gear… although Harbor Freight’s entry-level stuff has been on sale lately.

 

[lauren01]

I’d love to see these from a few feet back. I hate the OEM predator steps and have been looking for replacements but I’m picky lol

I hear you, I hate Predator steps with a passion. I hated them before I even thought of getting a truck again. I hated them when hating them wasn’t cool.

 

[G-Oil Guy]

I hear you, I hate Predator steps with a passion. I hated them before I even thought of getting a truck again. I hated them when hating them wasn’t cool.

I love the rail/pinch weld protection aspect of their design but the step is too narrow and just way too far forward. They’d be 1000 times better if you could slide them on the rail to your desired spot.

Disclaimer: I know it’s not a real rail/frame slider. Just easier to refer to it as a rail.

 

[lauren01]

I love the rail/pinch weld protection aspect of their design but the step is too narrow and just way too far forward. They’d be 1000 times better if you could slide them on the rail to your desired spot.

Disclaimer: I know it’s not a real rail/frame slider. Just easier to refer to it as a rail.

One thing I like about DIY versions is that you can pick where you want them. My N-Fab steps only have one spot where they bolt on under each door area. What I like about them is that they are a 3 inch drop and the platform is 3 inches wide. It’s a good fit for my small feet (women’s 7.5) and wife’s clodhoppers (10.5).

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