03-30-2015, 11:39 AM
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Full length roof rack owners QUESTION
How do you clean/wax your roof?
I'm debating if I am going to want to/need to take my rack off once a year to give it a good cleaning/waxing so that the sun and bird poo don't destroy my paint.
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03-30-2015, 11:50 AM
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clean with a swifter (Credit to OKKI I think) and take it off to wax
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03-30-2015, 11:50 AM
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I have seen swiffer pads wrapped in microfiber cloths used. That and/or pressure washing should be good to keep it clean but removing it 1x per year to wash & wax (or other product) would be ideal.
You don’t "need" to as many vehicles barely get washed certainly not waxed.....is it the "better" thing to do , I would say yes. Just like I would say it is "better" to change your oil & filter every 3k vs. 10k....Do I do that, no and I do not think it will make a noticeable difference in the life of the engine for the 10-15years I hope to have the truck.
P.S. I plan to do a similiar thing when my roof rack gets here, I have family with a lift and normally have a "maintenance day" which allows for great family bonding time and cars that are 12+ years old that run and drive better then most half their age
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03-30-2015, 01:37 PM
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Waxed it before I put it on, use spray wax, a microfiber cloth, and patience......
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03-30-2015, 01:48 PM
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Apply the latest technology "Paint Coating" before you install the rack. It should last at least a year if not two.
Jicko Build Thread ...
There are a few other popular ones too.
Then just "Okki Swifter Wash" would be good enough:
Okki's Build Thread
If you de-ionize your water or use soft-water to do the final rinse, you don't even need to dry your car or dry it too well as there won't be "water spots".
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03-30-2015, 05:44 PM
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As others have said, Swiffer to wash and dry. Fits perfectly inside my wash mitt, and I wrap a towel around it to dry. Used clay bar, Meguiars Ultimate Wax, followed by Meguiars Paint Sealer before installing the rack.. Planning to repeat once a year.
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03-30-2015, 05:48 PM
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If you keep a nice patina of dirt, grime and dust on the roof, there is no need to wax. So much easier too.
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03-30-2015, 05:53 PM
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Yeah, I do not care about the cleanliness of the roof much. Its covered by the roof rack so who bother? When I wash the car I get as far in the middle of the roof as possible by hand with a cloth. But I wont go beyond that.
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03-30-2015, 06:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chmura
Yeah, I do not care about the cleanliness of the roof much. Its covered by the roof rack so who bother? When I wash the car I get as far in the middle of the roof as possible by hand with a cloth. But I wont go beyond that.
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My paint isn't going to make it long enough to worry about wax anyway... so many pin stripes, I don't want to waste my time trying to dress it up. lol. I spray the roof down with a power washer, wash the sunroof and call it all good. I do use the no spot rinse though to reduce the water spots. Lol
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03-30-2015, 08:40 PM
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You may need to take it off for paint touch up from time to time anyway.
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