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
Re: mat black metal roof rack, very dull, how to bring it back to life
Originally Posted by lj993
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?
Re: mat black metal roof rack, very dull, how to bring it back to life
Originally Posted by lj993
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.
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?
Originally Posted by lj993
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.
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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