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Got some bad water stains/oxidation on the avants roof rails, can anyone recommend a good way to

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Old 06-15-2007, 09:38 AM
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Default Got some bad water stains/oxidation on the avants roof rails, can anyone recommend a good way to
get rid of em and make it all shiny again?
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Default you might also want to try and post in the detailing forum
the guys there offer great advice.

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Default try clay bar first...
then, if it is metal, Adams Polish Metal Polish #1 and #2. if not metal, you can use a fine polish then wax it. good luck.
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Pretty sure rails are aluminum, thanks!
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clay bar it first to play it safe.
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Is it the same material as the window trim?
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Default Think the trim is chrome, no?
S4 Avant
The S4 Avant wagon's powertrain is the same as the S4 sedan's. Aluminum roof rails are installed. The Avant models have a dual-loading cargo floor, a full-size cargo cover and a protective net.
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Default yeah...it seems there is some sort of clear coat on it....it may be best to clay then
use a hand polish
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