What to paint roof rails with?

[Bobupndown]

My Freelander 2 has aftermarket aluminium roof rails fitted, identical to the LR fitment. The paint on them has gone from black to a dull grey and is starting to flake off the cast aluminium 'feet' which bolt to the roof. Any recommendations what to paint them with? I'd cover the roof and brush paint them most likely although something in an aerosol would work. (I have a compressor but no paint spray guns)

 

[Rrobson]

I certainly wouldn’t be painting them on the car. Even I’ve got more respect for my banger than that!
As for painting I would remove them, rub them down then etch prime and cover with my choice of finish. Rattle can would do for roof bars but it won’t be as durable as what’s on currently.

 

[octo0072000]

more bother to remove roof bars roof lining has to come down to unbolt them

 

[tom2207]

would they polish instead ,,,

 

[Rrobson]

more bother to remove roof bars roof lining has to come down to unbolt them

That’s a pain… in that case I’d live with the eye sore

 

[tom2207]

That’s a pain… in that case I’d live with the eye sore

more bother to remove roof bars roof lining has to come down to unbolt them

are you sure ,,, they normally line up with interior lights or grab handles ,,, so they can be fitted afterwards as an option.

 

[Rrobson]

I though they bolted to the roof externally, like many bmw style food bars but I don’t know for sure.

 

[tom2207]

Genuine Roof Rail Kit for Land Rover Freelander 2 - No Panoramic Roof

Genuine Roof Rail kit for Land Rover Freelander 2 / LR2 (without panoramic sunroof ) + Free 19mm Drill + Clip Removal Tool + Silicone Adhesive This is a genuine roof rail kit for the Land Rover Freelander 2 models. This will fit vehicles without the panoramic sunroof. The only difference we can...

www.powerfuluk.com

fitting instructions ,,, worth a read but the video makes all clear.

 

[James1979]

Personally if you’re that worried about them, it’s worth doing properly. I’d take them off and get them powder coated.

Shouldn’t cost much. Probably less than messing about with primers and paints etc etc

 

[tom2207]

Personally if you’re that worried about them, it’s worth doing properly. I’d take them off and get them powder coated.

Shouldn’t cost much. Probably less than messing about with primers and paints etc etc

some things just dont fit that well after powder coating , especially if they were anodized or wet painted in the first place , I did a set of tractor arms and I wont be doing another set ever again ,,, all the bends and clicks didnt work as well as they did in the first place with the added powder thickness ,, a real pita.

 

[Bobupndown]

Genuine Roof Rail Kit for Land Rover Freelander 2 - No Panoramic Roof

Genuine Roof Rail kit for Land Rover Freelander 2 / LR2 (without panoramic sunroof ) + Free 19mm Drill + Clip Removal Tool + Silicone Adhesive This is a genuine roof rail kit for the Land Rover Freelander 2 models. This will fit vehicles without the panoramic sunroof. The only difference we can...

www.powerfuluk.com

fitting instructions ,,, worth a read but the video makes all clear

They do remove externally but the plastic covers over the mounting feet have a habit of disappearing so are sikaflexed on. Don't fancy trying to remove them!

 

[mr haynes]

Sounds like alot of hassle to remove, so a job for brush on Aldi/lidl/Hammerite etc enamel type paint and redo as and when you can be bothered.

Raptor would probably work if want to spend a bit more

 

[Bobupndown]

I have some of Lidl's finest black paint although it's gloss, suppose it would do the job. Raptor would be good, is it brushable?

 

[badabec]

Raptor would be good, is it brushable?

Yes, or roller