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Old 07-25-2022, 01:11 PM #16
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I am in the process of repainting a gobi I purchased used. Since my runner is emaculate, this was a concern. My solution is: 1. Complete color restoration
2. Ceramic coat.
3. Every two yrs or so, remove the rack, leaving the six base brackets bolt to the roof.

Seems a bit time consuming but I would rather do this that reseal the brackets and roof.
It is not too bad of a job, I recently removed the rack to move some mounts around. I used ratchet straps to the front and rear to pull it up.

I did like you plan to and left the six base brackets on and the whole operation took less than 20 minutes to remove, another 20 or so to re install. Once you have those base brackets lined up and mounted subsequent removal/installation of the rack is pretty easy.
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Old 07-26-2022, 02:13 AM #17
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Thanks for the reply guys! I think I will get it wrapped before putting the rack on. A little protection for the paint. I don’t have to worry too much about the water spots or bird poops I’m unable to clean.
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+1 for ceramic coating and a leaf blower.. it's what I use and the water beads/blows right off.

The real biotch is the water that sits in the rail channels.. I've found parking where the car is tilted helps dramatically with this. (as the water likes to seep out of there all day otherwise)
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