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Those who have Tonneau covers
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:59 pm
by Steve2003
I just recently bought a soft Tonneau cover from ebay. I was just wondering what you guys use to take care of your cover? How to keep it nice and clean and shiny. I don't want to use ArmorAll as that stuff is sticky and just attracts dirt. Any advice is helpful.
Thanks
Steve
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 6:58 pm
by Rusty
ArmorAll.
I use the "Low Shine" stuff though. Seems to make it look more natural than the glossy stuff. I haven't noticed the "attracts dirt" part but then I tend to put it on sparingly.
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:12 pm
by F9K9
If I have too, will go outside but it was in the cleaning topic and I think it was from Pauleo.....Mcquires(sp) natural shine. Used it last night. It is good
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:25 pm
by HenryJ
f9k9 wrote:... it was in the cleaning topic ...
Detailing, wax, and super secret clean-up tips
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:26 pm
by snocat1
The body shop guy that I know said not to use ArmorAll If you repaint the paint won't stick that good to the metal. That's if the truck get's rained on and it run's down the side of the truck and leaves streaks down the side.
When I took it to a carwash I think they used WD40 on the Tonneau cover to make it shine
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 3:21 am
by F9K9
HJ is correct
It's Meguiar's Natural Shine, vinyl $ rubber protectant
Absolutely zero streaks or runs
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 4:24 pm
by Steve2003
Thanks for all the info! Have allways liked the Meguiar's products. Will pick some up this weekend.
Steve
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:32 pm
by gairbear
hey steve...what'd you pay for you tonneau cover?? that is, of course, if ya don't mind me asking.
Gair
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:25 am
by Steve2003
$99 got it from e-bay brand new, you can find them for that price once in awhile, just keep checking
click here
Steve
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:52 am
by barch97
I've been using armor all wipes and been very happy with them. Dunno about long term effects on the cover but they don't drip and run like the spray.
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 6:06 am
by gairbear
Dumb Q....which do you use...dashboard...leather..what?
gair
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:08 am
by jeff024
if you use armor all on your tires look closely after a few days they tend to leave a yellow tint to them in my opinion all armor all products are junk
this is great stuff for trim and covers
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 10:02 am
by barch97
gairbear wrote:Dumb Q....which do you use...dashboard...leather..what?
gair
actually none of the ones in the picture. I couldn't find a pic of the ones I got at BJ's. It was a combo pack. One "cleaner" (purple) and one "protectant" (yellow).
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 10:41 am
by gairbear
Thanks....
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 8:10 pm
by Retep
I used to use
Extang Tonno tonic It left bad streaks down the side of the bed. Now I use soap and water. Still get bad streaks after a good rain on a week dirty truck. I think that fine particulates of dirt collect in and around the snaps on the tonneau and run down the side of the bed with the rain.
I will have to try the Meguiar's Natural Shine, vinyl rubber protectant.
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 8:16 pm
by F9K9
Retep wrote:I used to use
Extang Tonno tonic It left bad streaks down the side of the bed. Now I use soap and water. Still get bad streaks after a good rain on a week dirty truck. I think that fine particulates of dirt collect in and around the snaps on the tonneau and run down the side of the bed with the rain.
I will have to try the Meguiar's Natural Shine, vinyl rubber protectant.
I think you will like it. My truck shows runs readily and I am Pleased with it.
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 12:18 am
by jeff024
retep with snaps you will most likely always get runs as you said it collects around them