Roof Rack cleaning

[mc2hill]

I have a Frontier with the silver roof racks and running boards (powder coated I think) and am having trouble getting them clean. I usually just wipe them when I am washing the truck and have not put any other products on them, but there are some spots and marks that I would like to remove. Any recommendations?

[Bill-V8V]

Hi Michael

Do you have any pictures ?

[Adam]

Close ups if possible!

[Adam]

Hi Michael

Do you have any pictures ?

 

By the way Bill, this was very professional! Have you turned over a new leaf? :lol:

[mc2hill]

I'll get some up over the weekend.

[Bill-V8V]

By the way Bill, this was very professional! Have you turned over a new leaf? :lol:

 

 

 

 

I always try to be nice, sometimes it just doesn't read that way :lol:

[jjwvette]

By the way Bill, this was very professional! Have you turned over a new leaf? :lol:

 

:lol: good one

[Adam]

I always try to be nice, sometimes it just doesn't read that way

 

Hmmm, sure you do Rich. I can think of at least one x-member that would disagree!

[Bill-V8V]

Hmmm, sure you do Rich. I can think of at least one x-member that would disagree!

 

 

 

SEE !!!!!!!!!

 

Rich is the bad guy moderator not me :lolsmack:

[Nitelord]

Rich and Bill, Bill and Rich...

 

They make a great pair, don't they?:lol:

[Bill-V8V]

Hummmmm, has anyone ever see the two of us in the same place at the same time ?

 

 

Makes you think :jester:

[dvalentine]

Hummmmm, has anyone ever see the two of us in the same place at the same time ?

 

Edited March 3, 2009 by dvalentine

[mc2hill]

Finally some pictures!

 

I tried 50/50 APC with a stiff brush, without much success.

 

 

Roof rack

 

Step rails (Notice the nice shiney black step - VRT baby!)

 

Step rails(closeup)

Edited March 11, 2009 by mc2hill

[Adam]

Hi Michael-

 

That's wild, and thanks for forwarding photos! I'm of the belief the black spots are tar or paint, as nothing else could hang on that tough after a stiff-bristle brush and APC!

 

Next step, 3M Adhesive Remover. Rub it on gently with a cruddy towel at first, and go easy so the color isn't removed. I'd say that gunk will need some serious chemical to remove.

 

Next step after that (if unsuccessful) We send Richie Carbone to your house, our friend, distributor, and detailer who lives close-by. He'll save you!

 

The 3M Adhesive Remover, Goof Off, or Goo-Gone are all suitable, but be sure to so a small area on the underside first to make sure the silver paint isn't removed.

 

On the rack, have you tried any polish? It looks somewhat oxidized to me. Try our Swirl & Haze, and Revive Polish to see if that corrects the dullness and discoloration.

 

Keep us posted Michael, and thanks!

 

-Adam:2thumbs:

[mc2hill]

Thanks Adam. The black spots on the step rails are probably from shoes, if that makes any difference, not sure what the spots on the roof racks are. I'll give the 3M a try. If that doesn't work I'll talk to Richie about it when I do a re-order with him in the next week.

[Adam]

Thanks Adam. The black spots on the step rails are probably from shoes, if that makes any difference, not sure what the spots on the roof racks are. I'll give the 3M a try. If that doesn't work I'll talk to Richie about it when I do a re-order with him in the next week.

 

Right on, keep us posted!

[mc2hill]

I was able to work on this a little yesterday and found WD-40 did a good job on removing the marks on the step rails. I just sprayed it on and rubbed with a towel. It will take some time, but that seems to be the way to go.

As for the roof racks, Richie C. took a look that them yesterday and wasn't sure what was causing the spots, but it could be the coating is just 'giving up' after 10 years in the Florida sun. The finish is very thin on the middle racks so that makes sense. I guess that's why Nissan switched from the powder-coating to painted racks in the 2nd generation Frontiers.

 

Thanks for everyone's input.