My roof on new to me black 1989 Cherokee limited is sun-scorched. Thinking about applying a vinyl wrap in lieu of paint. Applicator quoted me a very nice price to apply a carbon-fibre looking wrap to the roof if I remove & reinstall the factory rack & rails. Looks easy, but will this compromise the seal and allow water intrusion?

 

seal each of the mounting screws/bolts. my roof rack on my 95 was leaking and all I did was remove each bolt and coat threads with weather sealant

 

The 89 has rubber "nutserts" that do not survive removal and re-use. You'll need all new ones.

 

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