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Old 04-15-2005, 05:00 PM
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Plastic rails on the roof?

I don't know what they are called but the 2 rails that run on the sides of the roof panel on my car are faded. I just bought it yesterday (it is an 04 Velocity Red) I assume it was sitting in the lot for a while. Any ideas on how to shine these up? They feel a little sticky on the surface.

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Old 04-15-2005, 05:30 PM
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Might want the dealer so fix it.
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Originally Posted by weekendwrench
I don't know what they are called but the 2 rails that run on the sides of the roof panel on my car are faded. I just bought it yesterday (it is an 04 Velocity Red) I assume it was sitting in the lot for a while. Any ideas on how to shine these up? They feel a little sticky on the surface.

Thanks!

Did you fix it?

I own a winning blue and i hava the same "prob"?
Did the dealer fix it for you?

thanks!
Old 12-23-2005, 10:32 PM
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this might sound wierd but try a little dab of motor oil on a rag insider trick
Old 12-24-2005, 05:46 AM
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I think paint is gonna be the only solution on this one guys
Old 12-27-2005, 11:36 AM
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Those are plastic? Learn something everyday. Just checked mine and they are not faded. But that goo is most likely left over from the white shrink wrap paper when the car left the factory.
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parts of mine are scratched. I tried clay baring it too...no go.. =(
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if its sticky it could be the paint/plastic breaking down in the sun. good reason to keep your car washed and waxed if you park out side. and park in the shade when its possible.

I always call them 'rain rails' as they keep the rain coming off the roof from streaming down the sides of the car, its like a little gutter that directs the rain forward or backward.

Its actualy just the cover for the seam left over when the join the roof panel on the car, but whatever.lol
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OK. I ' ve tried "Autoglym's Extensive Tar Remover" it WORKED PERFECT! The problem now is that i was to furius to finish (as usual) and I scratched the rails a bit. Anyways... i am done with that...
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