Carbon Fiber Running Boards — Full Carbon, Made in USA | VW Beetle
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- All Years VW Beetle
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VW Beetle Carbon Fiber Running Boards
Short answer: These are full carbon fiber running boards for the VW Beetle, vacuum-infused in real carbon fiber, not an overlay or wrap. They replace heavy steel or rubber-topped boards, won't rust or rot, and are hand-made in Southern California, USA.
Rare, hand-made and exclusive. Carbon running boards aren't something you'll find at the local parts counter. Each set is hand-made by a specialist carbon fiber builder, not mass-produced, so very few Beetles will ever ride on a pair. They run the full length of the car between the fenders, so they're one of the most visible carbon upgrades you can make.
Stock VW running boards are rubber over steel, and they rot from the inside out. These are vacuum-infused carbon fiber, contoured to the Beetle body for a clean, factory-style fit, with a high-gloss weave that catches the light from every angle. A standout on restomods, Cal-look and show builds, and an easy way to shed weight from the sides of the car.
Carbon fiber running board features
- Rare and exclusive: hand-made by a specialist builder, never mass-produced
- True carbon fiber: vacuum-infused high-grade carbon fiber, not an overlay or wrap
- Extremely lightweight: drastically lighter than stock steel or rubber-topped running boards
- Rust-proof: resistant to rust, rot, corrosion and the elements
- Factory-style fit: contoured to the Beetle body between the fenders
- Show-quality finish: high-gloss carbon weave
- Made in USA: hand-made in Southern California
Fitment
- VW Beetle: All years.
Specifications
| Material | Vacuum-infused high-grade carbon fiber |
|---|---|
| Finish | High-gloss carbon fiber weave |
| Fits | VW Beetle |
| Made in | USA (Southern California) |
Questions builders ask
- Are these real carbon fiber running boards or a wrap? Real, vacuum-infused high-grade carbon fiber, not an overlay or wrap.
- Will they fit my Beetle? They're contoured to the Beetle body for a factory-style fit.
- Why carbon instead of stock running boards? Stock boards are rubber over steel and rot from the inside. Carbon won't rust, weighs far less, and looks better.
- Where are they made? By hand, in Southern California, USA.
More carbon fiber VW parts
See all our Carbon Fiber Parts, including the carbon fiber glove box door, carbon fiber eyebrow deck lid, wide carbon fiber front fenders and rear fenders. Or browse Body Panels, VW Beetle and All VW Air-Cooled.
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