Raptor sidesteps

So whats the bast way to wash these things? Seems like they don't clean up that well with that finish they have. They seem faded and grungy even after washing, I considered having them LineXed but would rather just get them clean.

Scrub the shit out of them and then put some back to black or similar compound on them. Be careful they are slippery afterwords.

I ran over gum and got some caught up on the sides... it was a real bitch to clean. Finally went away after using a toothbrush. Which reminds me, I need to get a new toothbrush soon.

Mine are looking a little grey too. Someone said coat it with UV. I need to follow up on that suggestion.

Wow, what brand of gum was it!

i ran over wet paint on the road a while back. i used a pressure washer to get it off. dont get too close with it though, it will take the anti slip coating off. i do notice that diy car washes dont have enough pressure to take the coating off. i used a pressure washer from another local member and it was a lot more powerful.

Lol i got my truck cleaned and the guy sprayed them with some shit and i almost shot out the door like a pinball. They looked really black though. Not a bad trade off

^ditto^ Had it washed the other day and paid for outside to be Armor All'd. Good thing I was holding onto the handle when I went to setup up!

Honestly they look so good I may just find out what he used and keep spraying them every week or however long it lasts.

tire and wheel shine would be my guess. the sidesteps dont bother me. however, the mud coating on mine probably protects from the uv.

The stuff they sell to darken plastics on cars works great. Ex.. Mothers back to black. Tire and wheel shine works as well but not as good. Whatever you use definitely be careful getting in at first. The rails become very slippery