Advice please for matt black arches

[Anonymous]

Hi, new to the forum so forgive me if this has been asked before. I have an RCZ Magnetic in Nera Black with the black pack. I've had it for a few years now, but am ashamed to say over the last winter I have been somewhat lax with cleaning duties (I blame the weather and my husband!) As a result my matt roof arches are looking a mess! They appear mottled and seem to have water marks on them all the time, I'm guessing a lot of it is due to careless rinsing on the odd occasion I have managed to wash it inbetween rain showers (I use Meguiers Gold). So, question 1) - how do I give them a really good clean, 2) - what's the best product to restore them back to black and should I seal them with something? Cheers. :helpme:

 

[DKZ5745]

There is a polish on the market called Autosmart Topaz. It is great for bringing back your black arches to their best. It's also good for plastic or paintwork, and doesn't leave a white powder residue on wiping off.

It's what I use on mine.....

 

[Cuore Sportivo]

I use the Topaz on my Black Magnetic and it works a treat.

Never had a watermark on the arches yet.

 

[RCZ1]

Seems I recommended a great product for the black arches

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the replies (looks fab DKZ!!) Quick question does this Topaz stuff cover up the marks that are currently on there? Or do I need to use some stuff to get rid of them first then use it? Cheers.

 

[DKZ5745]

It should be all you need. :thumbup:

 

[Cuore Sportivo]

It should be all you need. :thumbup:

Definitely. It will remove any marks and have them looking like new.

Smells nice too.

 

[tianorth]

DKZ5745 you might have to prove that at one of the meets or when I'm passing by.....

 

[DKZ5745]

"You can't handle the truth!!" Or was that Tom Cruise?

 

[Anonymous]

Cheers everyone, just ordered a bottle! :thumbup:

 

[Anonymous]

I have the same problem with my black arches, they are badly discoloured (corroded), so I'm curious as to whether the Autosmart Topaz covered up the existing marks?

 

[DKZ5745]

The black arches are actually a plastic composit, so they shouldn’t be corroded. They can get watermarks if neglected, as I haven’t let mine get to that stage, I can’t really say if it will restore them, but having returned from a 3 weeks holiday to find watermarks, the most I have had to do, was to use a soft brush (a soft nailbrush is ideal) to work the polish into the plastic grain, then buff up, repeating as necessary until looking like new again.

 

[apple3337]

I mentioned this in another thread that some of you might have missed. My newly purchased black arch "R" had water spotted stains. Quite bad. An excellent detailer here in Melbourne, Australia told me not to cover it up. It's best to remove it. I used Meguiars Ulitmate compound mixed with a tiny bit of super heavy cut compound. Surprisingly it came out with no polishing of the plastic and looks new. It takes quite a bit of time and elbow grease. Just stick with it. It will come off. Zero residue. Covering it up doesn't really fix the problem. To be safe try a small area first.