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    mat black metal roof rack, very dull, how to bring it back to life

    I picked up a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. It had been vandalized in a protest. It had been sprayed on both sides with black paint. I got the spray paint off with Rupes Blue Course compound. Had to use a little wet sanding on some thicker spots. The factory roof rack is mat black, metal. The mat paint is pretty oxidized. I want to get some life back into it. Suggestions. I am thinking a liberal amount of a liquid cleaner wax. Thanks Phil

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    Re: mat black metal roof rack, very dull, how to bring it back to life

    Quote Originally Posted by lj993 View Post

    I picked up a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. It had been vandalized in a protest. It had been sprayed on both sides with black paint. I got the spray paint off with Rupes Blue Course compound. Had to use a little wet sanding on some thicker spots.

    The factory roof rack is mat black, metal. The mat paint is pretty oxidized. I want to get some life back into it.

    Suggestions. I am thinking a liberal amount of a liquid cleaner wax.

    Thanks Phil
    In this article mike used Sonax PNS on a powder coated trailer.... maybe PNS?


    SONAX PNS on Black Powder Coating Paint - Bass Shop Pro Boat Trailer


    Also look into Matte ceramic coatings. I think Gyeon and Dr. Beasley’s has one.


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    Re: mat black metal roof rack, very dull, how to bring it back to life

    Quote Originally Posted by lj993 View Post

    I picked up a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. It had been vandalized in a protest. It had been sprayed on both sides with black paint. I got the spray paint off with Rupes Blue Course compound. Had to use a little wet sanding on some thicker spots.

    Good to hear you were able to salvage the FJ


    Riot, sorry protest, damaged fj cruiser. Spray paint removal



    Quote Originally Posted by lj993 View Post

    The factory roof rack is mat black, metal. The mat paint is pretty oxidized. I want to get some life back into it.

    I am thinking a liberal amount of a liquid cleaner wax.
    My guess is any cleaner/wax is going to stain it.

    If you go in this direction - test the cleaner/wax in a small area and then watch it for a week or two. IF it work, do the rest of the rack. If it doesn't work - you'll be glad you only did a small area?



    Quote Originally Posted by lj993 View Post

    Suggestions.

    Thanks Phil

    The powder coat on the boat trailer is heavily textured. PNS did a great job of making it look better and also protect it.

    The small can is like 10 bucks. It would be worth a try.

    Also - I would expect whatever you find that works - you'll want and need to re-apply often to maintain the appearance and protection. That's just the nature of this type of beast.


    SONAX PNS on Black Powder Coating Paint - Bass Shop Pro Boat Trailer



    Here's the boat and the boat trailer - Bass Pro Shops Nitro Z19 Bass Boat






    Here's the trailer,






    And here's the black powder coat paint.





    This trailer is 2 years old and the black powder coat paint is already fading.





    Towards the front fender - it's actually turning white.





    SONAX PNS





    This is actually A SONAX applicator pad too - I keep these in the garage for my classes. They work great for all kinds of things.







    And this is the best part - not muss, no fuss no cuss - just wipe it on, work it in and move on....






    Can you see it?






    Now can you see it? It's turned the dull, ugly lifeless black powder coat paint dark black again with a rich sheen.






    Untreated






    Treating by wiping the PNS over the paint and the lettering....







    BOOM! LOOK how much better the treated area looks as compared to the untreated area.






    Day and Nigh Difference!














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    Re: mat black metal roof rack, very dull, how to bring it back to life

    dang that looks great. thank you for the suggestions. I will add a can to my cart. I was going to wait for the Black Friday sale, although the 20 percent off running right now os gppd a great deal I have some 303 Graphene and some Cockpit premium in the cart already! Phil.

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