Detailing a roof rack?

[Mudman]

Hello Everyone,

I had a question about detailing a roof rack. The car is actually mines, and over the years- my roof rack has taken a beating from UV rays. The plastic now looks dried up and has a weird haze to it.

What would be a good way to restore the plasic parts (if possible) back to it's original color?

I also just purchased a new fairing for the rack and stickered it up with my favorite companies. To avoid future fading/premature aging of the fairing, would it be okay to wax it with NXT 2.0? The fairing itself has a combination of plastic, vinyl, and paper types of stickers. It's not a big deal if these stickers are damage from the wax, I am more concerned about the plastic beneath it.

Here are some photos of what the rack currently looks like:






I would greatly appreciate any suggestions and or links!

Thanks

[the_invisible]

Re: Detailing a roof rack?

Gold Class Trim Detailer


Innovative technology pioneered by Meguiar’s® to instantly restore color and richness to faded and discolored trim and molding. The trim is protected so well that the "like new" appearance lasts for weeks, not days. Trim Detailer™ also helps remove unwanted contaminants and wax residue. Apply Trim Detailer with our High-Tech Applicator Pad for best results.

Otherwise, I use the easier to apply liquid mirror glaze vinyl and rubber cleaner and conditioner with very good results.

[Murr1525]

Re: Detailing a roof rack?

Looks like a job for All Season Dressing to me.

As for the stickers, anything smooth/glossy you can wax.. the paper you will have to just avoid, and hope for the best. be carefull not to catch and pull up the edges.

[Mudman]

Re: Detailing a roof rack?

Thanks for the suggestions guys. One thing I was wondering about the GCTD, I've never actually seen that at my local Walmart. However they do seem to have all the other Gold Class chemicals.

[the_invisible]

Re: Detailing a roof rack?

I couldn't find them at Walmart either. However you can try Schucks or pep boys. I think I've seen them there.

[Mudman]

Re: Detailing a roof rack?

Thanks! I will do that tomorrow.

What about waxing the roof rack to help protect it from UV rays?

[Murr1525]

Re: Detailing a roof rack?

If the plastic is textured, the wax will just dry white and make a mess.

Using a dressing like Gold Class or ASD will provide UV protection.

[Mudman]

Re: Detailing a roof rack?

If the plastic is textured, the wax will just dry white and make a mess.

Using a dressing like Gold Class or ASD will provide UV protection.

ah! glad, I asked before doing.
This would have been an annoying mistake had I done it earlier like I planned.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Detailing a roof rack?

I like to use All Season Dressing on the roof rack of our Jeep. It lasts a good long time.