Tips On Installing Car Roof Racks

Posted by AmandaTom on February 4th, 2013

There are so many different situations in which the storage system that a vehicle has is not enough and you have to carry more outdoor luggage. This is where you should seriously consider installing roof racks. They are quite common and very easy to install. You can find a huge selection of racks on the market ranging from those for really small cars to those created in order to be used as truck equipment. Choosing a rack that would be perfect for you will take some time and you might even end up losing more time when you try to install it.

For a regular car, the biggest focus that you will have when installing a roof rack is that you do not scratch the vehicle’s paint. If you are careful, that will never happen. You need to be more careful than with truck equipment but the good news is that the entire process is much simpler. Make sure that you start everything by washing the vehicle since that will aid you in removing all dust and other substances. If you do not do that, you might end up with various scratches.

Most people wash the car before installing roof racks so that they remove dust but they do tend to hurry the process, thus making the washing virtually useless. You have to wait for the cry to dry properly so that evaporated water would not leave water spots or deposits. Then, make sure that you buff and evenly wax the vehicle. That is vital since it will aid a lot in protecting your vehicle from harmful elements. The roof needs to also have a suitable wax coating when you install.

The actual installation of the roof racks is the easy part of the entire procedure. All you have to do is place it carefully in the area where you would install but just do not start the process. First position the rack so that there is a small space between the roof and the car. It is possible to end up with various dust particles, moisture and salt trapped in areas where bars are rubbing against car paint. This can cause a lot of damage and many car owners complain of problems caused by this step of the installation process. You can easily prevent this with clear vinyl strips.

When the roof racks are applied, you have to hold the rack up, apply the new vinyl film and use your hand to make sure that all air bubbles are pushed out. When you do not smooth the vinyl properly you will end up with edges that are not at all affixed firmly and the vinyl would simply peel off very easily.

Make sure that you will take a look at the installation tips that are included with your roof racks since they can be quite useful. Always respect the indications that are written due to the fact that this will guarantee that you do not have problems during the installation process.

No matter what truck equipment or car add-ons you need, in most cases people will think about buying and using car roof racks. If you are one of them, make sure that you only buy quality items.