How to do you clean cargo rack on roof?

**Ncs0816** · 11-01-2014, 02:10 PM

I currently have Jet Seal by CG

but the customer wants it to be shinier?

Any suggestion

Washes the car
Cleaned rack with DP cleanse all exterior cleaner and detail brush
Rinsed car and dry
Now I'm stuck??

Any help???

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**Blade** · 11-01-2014, 03:27 PM

I use Klasse AIO on my roof rack and other exterior plastic trim. The level of shine works well enough for my taste. It's been 2 months since I last applied and everything still looks great, in spite of the continuous rains we've been having the past 3 weeks.

**Ncs0816** · 11-01-2014, 03:28 PM

What do you mean by other exterior plastic trim. What kind of trim

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**MarkD51** · 11-01-2014, 03:29 PM

Sorry I have no pics for show and tell, but recently when I finished up the CQuartz UK on my 97 Tahoe, and that was doing the Roof, I did have CQuartz DLX on hand, but decided to just try the CQuartz UK on everything instead.

I was not disappointed, the Roof Rack came up looking just like brand new, the CQ UK really seemed to have a restorative quality on the finish which is I assume powdercoated aluminum.

While I have been meticulous with the care of this vehicle over the years, and have used many many products to protect these pieces, nothing over the years has worked better IMO. I'll assume the CQ UK will be doing it's job as well for a long time. Another plus.

And yes, this is in comparison to products like Menz Powerlock, WGDGPS 3.0, Collinite 845, 476, and many others I have all tried over the years

**MarkD51** · 11-01-2014, 03:44 PM

If the pieces are plastic, or are plastic clad, then CQuartz DLX would be my 1st personal choice.

All my exterior plastic, and trim on the Tahoe was done about 1-1/2 years ago. Again, no disappointments, and it is still holding up with a freshly treated look.

**PA DETAILER** · 11-01-2014, 04:10 PM

Did my xterra roof plastics with wolfgang trim sealant. Great product.

**Blade** · 11-01-2014, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Ncs0816

What do you mean by other exterior plastic trim. What kind of trim

In addition to the roof rack, it's the smooth plastic molding around windows next to the pillars and such, and on my van, the side mirror housings are also smooth plastic.

**Mizzoutiger** · 11-01-2014, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by MarkD51

If the pieces are plastic, or are plastic clad, then CQuartz DLX would be my 1st personal choice.

All my exterior plastic, and trim on the Tahoe was done about 1-1/2 years ago. Again, no disappointments, and it is still holding up with a freshly treated look.

**Tato** · 11-01-2014, 10:09 PM

You'll make this looks new (or better than new) by polishing it with a ~white pad and a compound in order to clean it from oxidation. You can follow with a light polish to get it even shiner.

You can use a cleaner wax by machine or even hand as well, just more elbow grease.

Use an 'old pad' because it'll become Dark and Very Dirty, and also use an 'old (but clean)' Microfiber to remove polish residue.

After all, you may use any wax or sealant to protect and maintain the shine.

*One Small tip: Avoid placing bottles over the car's finish, definitively can cause some damage (even if minor, may happen).

Saw the video ~3-4 times, I'd try to Polish it like I'm suggesting (did it uncountable times). For sure, try an inconspicuous place first as test spot, but you'll be thrilled if understood my tip and be able to follow (I'm Brazilian and sometimes it's difficult to transfer the idea).

Kind Regards.