Roof Rack Paint Damage

If you go biking once every few months then maybe but if you are not careful and damage the paint while installing it on and off then that s an issue.

Roof rack paint damage.

That is what causes the paint hazing that a lot of people get which the step 1 swirl remover should help with. Exceeding the speed rating could damage your car or the roof rack. Anyway i bought a thule roof rack for my golf and was wondering if anyone has experienced any paint damage from leaving the rack on more often than not. The yakima clips did scratch the paint very minimally.

The roof rack the hitch rack and the infamous trunk rack all come with their own unique issues when it comes to. I highly suggest lamin x roof rack guard or scotchguard clear paint protector to reduce bike rack damage on your vehicle. I switched to a thule rack because their clips are heavily coated and will not scratch the paint ever. By placing your roof rack in direct contact with your roof you create a nasty situation where dirt salt and moisture get trapped in there along with the base bars constantly rubbing it all into the paint.

No risk of damage i would recommend thule products over vw they are also cheaper. You can check them both out on amazon. If you want more info on roof racks whether they re for business or leisure feel free to give us a shout. You can check them both out on amazon.

Shameless self promotion i know. Whether it is mounting the rack traveling with or dismounting your bike there are all kinds of risks to your paint job if you don t take precautions. My apologies i have had both a yakima and a thule rack on my prius. Protect the paint before you install a roof rack do not just wax the paint sent from my iphone using tapatalk.

We have a team of experts on hand 7 days a week. On fitting the thule bars i soon discovered that they are superior to the genuine vw bars. Some racks come with clear protective paper that you can attach to spots where your bikes have contact with your vehicle. Keep the pads clean especially when they are in storage.

It is all centered around bike racks and the damage it can cause to your car. I haven t installed it yet waiting for the fit kit to get here but have read of people placing 3m vinyl tape underneath the feet of the rack to avoid paint damage fading. I ve just had to buy new thule bars for my golf as the vw bars are too fat for thule roof boxes with the new quick clamps. I have always relied on the rubber pad they are supplied with and had no issues with paint damage.

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