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The 3M tape will probably last longer than the paint on the rock guards on the 2006 cars. The only reason why people were getting the running boards is because the rock guards were chipping.
Welcome to the site, and enjoy the new ride!! Get the running boards you will not regret it. I had bought my running boards and put on after two months of buying mine.