Keeping Tonneau Cover Black

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Keeping Tonneau Cover Black

hemi43 · ONTARIO

The UV rays have probably chewed it up. Time for a new one, or paint it with vinyl die.

51 Styline · NIAGARA FALLS, ONT

123pugsy wrote:
I just changed the soft top on the tonneau cover on my truck after the branches turned it into a shish kebob during the winter.
Has anyone found a cleaner that can help keep it looking good?
The sun really beats the snot out of the vinyl.

I just saw something yesterday about the same thing and they tested Maguires, and it kept the black for , i believe 45 days. There were a couple of others that they tested that lasted about 75 days but i can,t remember the names. I,m old you know. Names are not my strong point. I do remember they priced out in the $20.00 range, which isn,t bad.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

hemi43 wrote:
The UV rays have probably chewed it up. Time for a new one, or paint it with vinyl die.

I just changed the tarp on the cover. That's why I want to try and keep it black.

Then again, another spear should drop by the end of summer again....

If that happens, I'm going to a hard top tonneau.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

51 Styline wrote:
123pugsy wrote:
I just changed the soft top on the tonneau cover on my truck after the branches turned it into a shish kebob during the winter.
Has anyone found a cleaner that can help keep it looking good?
The sun really beats the snot out of the vinyl.

I just saw something yesterday about the same thing and they tested Maguires, and it kept the black for , i believe 45 days. There were a couple of others that they tested that lasted about 75 days but i can,t remember the names. I,m old you know. Names are not my strong point. I do remember they priced out in the $20.00 range, which isn,t bad.

Thanks. 75 days between cleanings/refreshing sound good.

Now, I just need to figure out which product it is.

51 Styline · NIAGARA FALLS, ONT

123pugsy wrote:
51 Styline wrote:
123pugsy wrote:
I just changed the soft top on the tonneau cover on my truck after the branches turned it into a shish kebob during the winter.
Has anyone found a cleaner that can help keep it looking good?
The sun really beats the snot out of the vinyl.

I just saw something yesterday about the same thing and they tested Maguires, and it kept the black for , i believe 45 days. There were a couple of others that they tested that lasted about 75 days but i can,t remember the names. I,m old you know. Names are not my strong point. I do remember they priced out in the $20.00 range, which isn,t bad.

Thanks. 75 days between cleanings/refreshing sound good.
Now, I just need to figure out which product it is.

Have been racking my overworked brain trying to figure out where i saw it. Have a headache.. It was CTV news Pat Foran report.

51 Styline · NIAGARA FALLS, ONT

CTV NEWS/ Pat Foran Reports. Just watched it and it gives names and results for 4 different products.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Just watched it.

The products are for plastic trim but vinyl is plastic, right?

The Mothers and Maguires were the worst which is surprising.

51 Styline · NIAGARA FALLS, ONT

123pugsy wrote:
Just watched it.
The products are for plastic trim but vinyl is plastic, right?
The Mothers and Maguires were the worst which is surprising.
I watched a promo for Wipe New and they state it can be used on interior vinyl and leather. It,s sold at showcase stores

MANCAVER · info@mancavestuff.ca

I tried that wipe new crap. Ended up throwing it in the garbage. Don't waste your money on it. JMHO.

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

Just rub some grease on it . May not keep it black but people will only lean on your truck once.

poncho62 · ADMINISTRATOR

I just did mine today with some Armour All I had laying around.....looks good.

Gazoo · BADEN, ONT

For cleaning it, Spray Nine, for protecting it, I'd go to a Marina and use what they have.

hemi43 · ONTARIO

123pugsy wrote:

If that happens, I'm going to a hard top tonneau.

Make a stainless one !!

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

hemi43 wrote:
123pugsy wrote:

If that happens, I'm going to a hard top tonneau.
Make a stainless one !!

Let someone lean on a stainless top in the hot sun. They'd only do that once!

-- Edited by 123pugsy on Saturday 10th of May 2014 09:15:14 PM

hemi43 · ONTARIO

123pugsy wrote:

Let someone lean on a stainless top in the hot sun. They'd only do that once!

-- Edited by 123pugsy on Saturday 10th of May 2014 09:15:14 PM

That's a good thing !! No one should be leaning on your vehicle anyway !! biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

hemi43 wrote:
123pugsy wrote:

Let someone lean on a stainless top in the hot sun. They'd only do that once!

-- Edited by 123pugsy on Saturday 10th of May 2014 09:15:14 PM
That's a good thing !! No one should be leaning on your vehicle anyway !!

Or standing.........

BARRIE, ONTARIO

I,d go with a dye ..77.

Keeper · OSHAWA, ONT

Should be the same as convertible top cleaner/treatment.

If you go to eshine.ca and look around they have a good assortment of stuff. I buy most of my detailing stuff from there. Good prices and fast shipping.

oldkoot · BROCKVILLE, ONT

I've used Meguiars "Rubber and Vinyl" cleaner and conditioner for years, it's their commercial line so don't look for it at Canadian Tire but any good parts store can get it for you.

Oscar · SAUBLE BEACH, ONT

Many boat manufacturers recommend a product: "303 Aerospace Protectant". I use it on my boat vinyl, and with 10 years
of exposure to the elements, it still looks like new. Most marine supply stores have it. It goes a very long way, so a bottle should do you for several seasons. Just wipe on / off every month or so.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Oscar wrote:
Many boat manufacturers recommend a product: "303 Aerospace Protectant". I use it on my boat vinyl, and with 10 years
of exposure to the elements, it still looks like new. Most marine supply stores have it. It goes a very long way, so a bottle should do you for several seasons. Just wipe on / off every month or so.

Thanks Oscar.

I'll check out the marina next time I go fishing.

poncho62 · ADMINISTRATOR

Was reading about this 303 stuff on an RV forum....Supposedly it protects your tires too...Some were skeptical, some were fans of it

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Offset · HALIBURTON, ONT

Memory is not what it used to be but I think I found 303 at Wallymart. Used it on my Donzi and yes it really does work well, upholstery and the fiberglass itself . Never tried it on tires but I just may do that.

studeshaker · BUCKHORN, ONT

3m has some excellent marine products that work well on automotive applications.

Seeker1056 · DOURO, ONT

I am using UAP's version of vinyl top and fabric cleaner and protectant on my convertible top, and will be also on my tonneau cover.

The convertible top looks like brand new for up to about 3 weeks before you need to spray and wipe another coat

never been so impressed with a product before in my 40+ years of workin on cars

One bottle is the cleaner, the other is the protectant - about $34 and worth every single dime in humble opinion

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

Lemon PLEDGE try it wink