How do you protect Black Nerf Bars

**kkreit01** · 04-06-2007, 01:45 PM

I purchased Westin Black Powdercoated Nerf Bars this winter. I often see older ones with lots of rust, etc. What can I used to protect this finish? It`s not a glossy, shiny finish. It`s more of a dull, matte black. Recently, I used 303 on it. I initially used 303 for the plastic step pads, and figured "what the heck -- use it on the whole bar". Can I use regular wax, or spray wax even though it`s not a gloss finish? Your input is appreciated.

**BigJimZ28** · 04-06-2007, 02:10 PM

the klasse twins

then matain with AW

**Accumulator** · 04-06-2007, 07:24 PM

Yeah, I was thinking the Klasse twins too, they never change the appearance of satin black paint/powdercoating for me, just shine it up a little (as opposed to *glossing* it). Haven`t tried AW yet but that oughta work fine for maintenance (I use FK425 after each wash).

Try a small area first though, just in case your stuff is different from what we`ve used it on.

**David Fermani** · 04-07-2007, 08:53 AM

The problem with tube style step bars is that they get literally sand blasted by the debris in the road picked up by the tires and it wears away the finish and causes them to rust. I don`t think a wax/sealant will avoid this, but it will help preserve the non-damaged finish.

**imported_Blake** · 04-07-2007, 10:22 AM

I would try regular treatments of AW or Optimum Spray Wax. Neither will change the finish to gloss but your main problem will be the blasting from the road debris as noted above.

**bad venge** · 04-07-2007, 07:00 PM

I took some of the clear bra material and wrapped it around the bars the front was a Pain but they still look like new ...

**kkreit01** · 04-09-2007, 08:40 AM

Thanks to all for your suggestions. I hope to pick up some AW at my local Carquest (for other opbvious reasons as well)... I might end up going with some splash guards as well, but I never really like the looks of them.

**Accumulator** · 04-09-2007, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by kkreit01

Thanks to all for your suggestions. I hope to pick up some AW at my local Carquest ...

If you get a chance, let us know how it works on the nonglossy black powdercoating.

**Sweden** · 04-27-2007, 03:56 AM

my buddy used the Optimum Spray Wax on his nerf bars and it works.

**kkreit01** · 04-27-2007, 08:36 AM

Thanks. I recently used DG 108 (same as 101), and plan to top it with AW tonight. The 108 worked great on the non-glossy surface. I`ve been using 303 or Stoner Trim Shine on the plastic steps/end caps.