Cleaning/Restoring process for OEM roof racks

[RallyDude]

So now that you found all who are in need of a rack, will you start a reconditioning service for the rest of us? Looks awesome Sue.

[VX KAT]

So now that you found all who are in need of a rack, will you start a reconditioning service for the rest of us? Looks awesome Sue.

Hey, that's a GREAT IDEA! Bring 'em on!
Ship 'em to me, I'll do my magic, takes about 4-5 hrs, ship 'em back! Shipping is $17 each way....whatcha think $100 total?

p.s....I'm serious!

[nfpgasmask]

Those are good results, Sue. And I take it these results are lasting? I mean, obviously, when you wash you reapply, but it looks like it did a stellar job!

Bart

[VX KAT]

Those are good results, Sue. And I take it these results are lasting? I mean, obviously, when you wash you reapply, but it looks like it did a stellar job!

Bart

It's pretty long lasting, but not permanent.... bottle says reapply "every 6 weeks for best UV protection". I really wasn't after the UV protection as much as the rejuvenation of the metal, rubber and plastic.
For example,
~my roof rack plastic end caps are only slightly lighter than when I treated them over 3 months ago...been through numerous monsoon downpours...no streaking or blotching...just slightly lighter.
~Metal cross members are still very dark.
~Yakima LoadWarrior cargo basket still nice dark black
~VX interior panels are almost like just applied...been over 3 months
~Dash still looks almost freshly treated, just getting dusty from my environment, but it's not sticky.

I sure wish I could've tried it on the cladding before I did the R/R....
Somebody was goin' try that....who was it? Anybody??? Results?

[nfpgasmask]

I sure wish I could've tried it on the cladding before I did the R/R.... Somebody was goin' try that....who was it? Anybody??? Results?

I wonder how it would work on the hood insert? I'll give it a try on both the hood insert and my cladding and let you know. I picked up the small bottle today from Cabellas for $10. I'll let you know how it works.

Bart

[VXR]

I'll give it a try on both the hood insert and my cladding and let you know. I picked up the small bottle today from Cabellas for $10. I'll let you know how it works

How did it work...

[VX KAT]

While cleaning and prepping a roof rack today, snaped a few pics showing how 303 works on the black aluminum factory cross bars. The black finish on the cross bars was very dried out and parched looking.
We know it works great on rubber and plastic, but it also works great on this painted aluminum finish.

I applied it uniformly to the last 3-4" of the rail on the left in pic, then I wrote "303" with a Q-tip soaked in 303. There's also some misc stray places I touched the bars with my glove that had 303 on it.
Really shows the way it penetrates and "moisturizes" the paint. I do really wipe the metal surfaces down with a dry cloth to reduce any residual from causing fingerprints.

This stuff is just amazing!

[tom4bren]

Hey, that's a GREAT IDEA! Bring 'em on!
Ship 'em to me, I'll do my magic, takes about 4-5 hrs, ship 'em back! Shipping is $17 each way....whatcha think $100 total?

p.s....I'm serious!

I'll ship you my whole VX. Just call me when it's fully detailed

[circmand]

just to buy the roof rack (and basket) from VXKat, she does all the work and delivers it to you all nice and pretty.

[VX KAT]

just to buy the roof rack (and basket) from VXKat, she does all the work and delivers it to you all nice and pretty.

Thanks Dave
I did your entire Coleman roof basket in the 303, but even that SPF40 probably isn't a match for that hot oven called Lake Havasu City where you are...better getcha some 303 to redo it once in a while!