Roof Arch Scuffs

[mc_lovin]

Anyone know a way for getting rid of these marks? I'm not sure how they were caused as I've just purchased the car. Any possible tips or will it need a respray? Thanks

 

[Verminator]

Get some autoglym bumper and trim cleaner works a treat..

Autoglym Bumper and Trim Gel 325ml | Halfords UK

 

[mc_lovin]

Get some autoglym bumper and trim cleaner works a treat..

Autoglym Bumper and Trim Gel 325ml | Halfords UK

Thanks for the recommendation, just picked a bottle up and it worked like magic.

Thanks again

 

[Verminator]

Happy to help

 

[jr4070]

Unfortunately, all you can do now is apply product to keep them looking there best. The damage is caused by a combination water fluid and wind erosion. I had o e changed on mine when it was less than three years old, it has erroded again. I used to use the autoglym product, but found it wore off to quickly. I now use KIWI parade gloss black shoe polish, it has carnuba wax init and appears to last lo get than anything I have tried... Alot of owners get them re- wrapped.

 

[RCZKam]

Wow that’s come up really well

My ones were all dowdy and was thinking of getting them wrapped or painted so I figured it didn’t matter trying some polish I had here (Hybrid Solutions)


They’ve come up top notch but may still get them wrapped/painted depending on how often it needs doing again as mentioned above

 

[MethanolChick]

Get some autoglym bumper and trim cleaner works a treat..

Autoglym Bumper and Trim Gel 325ml | Halfords UK

Will this work on the ‘chrome’ looking arches as well ?

 

[Verminator]

Yes I have chrome arches and work great and lasts for many months...
Drive safe and stay lucky
Les n Co

 

[MethanolChick]

Yes I have chrome arches and work great and lasts for many months...
Drive safe and stay lucky
Les n Co

Thank you … you too !

 

[Verminator]

For the best results is wash the arches first as to remove any bust or bits that could scratch the arches dry and then use the bumper gel and rub in circles no pressure is required starting at one end front or back then buff off using soft micro cloth and hay presto.... Let me know how you get on....
Les n Co

 

[MethanolChick]

For the best results is wash the arches first as to remove any bust or bits that could scratch the arches dry and then use the bumper gel and rub in circles no pressure is required starting at one end front or back then buff off using soft micro cloth and hay presto.... Let me know how you get on....
Les n Co

Will do, thank I appreciate the pointers

 

[MethanolChick]

Will do, thank I appreciate the pointers

For the best results is wash the arches first as to remove any bust or bits that could scratch the arches dry and then use the bumper gel and rub in circles no pressure is required starting at one end front or back then buff off using soft micro cloth and hay presto.... Let me know how you get on....
Les n Co

 

[MethanolChick]

Just a quick update … treated the arches today and they have come up lovely … thank you for the advice

 

[apple3337]

The plastic coated arches can be restored with heavy cut paint polish. Sounds crazy but it works and doesn't damage the plastic. Mine were worse than yours and came up great. Still looking like new 2 years on. (Car is stored under cover though).

 

[neilgsxr69]

Verminator at work on another set of arches from the RCZ UK fb group

 

[Verminator]

One down 6000 more to sort out lol

 

[Mandy84]

Wow that’s come up really well

My ones were all dowdy and was thinking of getting them wrapped or painted so I figured it didn’t matter trying some polish I had here (Hybrid Solutions)
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They’ve come up top notch but may still get them wrapped/painted depending on how often it needs doing again as mentioned above

Hiya, How often have you had to use?

 

[RCZKam]

Hiya, How often have you had to use?

Sorry for the insanely late reply

I only ever used it after washing the car so no real set time

Like most I ended up getting them vinyl wrapped, best thing to do with them really, wrap and forget