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HISTORY

Kitco has been manufacturing the strongest, most stylish and highest quality fiberglass running boards since 1991. We consider ourselves one of the strongest fiberglass running board companies in business today. We started off with producing the full flaired models and now offer 3 different models for most truck applications. We use the highest quality resins and fiberglass products to produce a running board that will last the life of your vehicle.

In 1997, Kitco started to produce the full flaired running boards for Winnebago motor homes. In 2004, Winnebago and Kitco redesigned the running board for a new stylish look. Click to view the Winnebago models.

In 1999, Kitco started providing painted product as an option. Kitco fiberglass running boards can be ordered in primer so you can paint them or you can ordered them painted ready to install. Kitco uses PPG brand paint to provide the same high quality of paint that is on the rest of your vehicle.

 

GOAL                                                                                                           back to top of page

Kitco's goal is to provide you with the highest quality and most stylish running boards for your vehicle. To some people only one of these may be important, but to Kitco, both are of equal importance. We have a team of designers to make the boards fit your vehicle, not only in a close to body fit, but in looks also. It is not our style to just make a board so we have an application. We design the boards to have that "like it came from the factory" look. 

 

MANUFACTURING PROCESS                                                                        back to top of page

Kitco uses the highest quality of raw materials to build your set of running boards. We start with the end in mind by using Cooks brand primer gel-coat to ensure a superior paint bonding after the board is made and is getting painted. After the gel-coat is cured properly, we apply chopped fiberglass with a mixture of polyester resin and catalyst which is the backbone of your running boards. Some companies use chipboard in their process for providing support in the step area. Chipboard is a glorified partical board with bigger chunks of scrap wood. When this absorbs water, it swells and the glue breaks down causing failure. Kitco starting using actual 1" x 4" wood in 1996 that does not fall apart when it gets wet. The wood is natural and no glue included, making a stronger more durable product for the end user, you!

 

SUPPORT BRACKETS                                                                                   back to top of page

Kitco's running boards are braced to your vehicle with custom stamped galvanized brackets to provide a safe and stable step into your vehicle. These brackets were designed to provide support for 280 lbs of weight per bracket to meet the standards set out by the conversion industry. If there is a need for extra support, extra brackets can be ordered.

ORDERING                                                                      back to top of page

Kitco has dealers who install our product throughout the United States. In the event, you are in an area where there is no dealers, you can purchase our products directly from the factory. Please call us if you have any questions about a dealer in your area.  For your convenience, we take Master Card and Visa so your order can be process fast. Most orders can ship within 2 - 3 business days.

If your vehicle has Kitco fiberglass running boards and they become damaged, please do not buy the entire set! We will sell just the section you need. You can order it or have your body shop that is doing the repair order what is needed to get your vehicle back into its original condition and back to you.

 

CUSTOMER SUPPORT                                                                                   back to top of page

Kitco's goal for customer service is to the best customer service available. We accomplish this by following these easy steps that are practiced daily:

  •  Answering all questions no matter how minor you might think the question is.

  •  Processing your order as fast as possible, (most orders ship with 2-3 business days for primer boards and 5-10 business days for painted product).

  • Provide technical support for installation questions

  • Dependable warranty replacement/repair policy.

  • We have the most pictures of product on the web for customer viewing.