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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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

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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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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.

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Good to hear you were able to salvage the FJ


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

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Originally Posted by lj993

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.

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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?

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Suggestions.

Thanks Phil

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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

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Here's the trailer,

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And here's the black powder coat paint.

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

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

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SONAX PNS

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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.

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

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Can you see it?

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

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Untreated

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

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

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Day and Nigh Difference!

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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.