Washing and protecting tonneau cover

[bonfield]

What should I do to protect my tonneau cover as it is in the sun all day?

Thanks in advance

[HSV5L]

I just use amourall what you use on your dash. But try leather and vynil wipes that would be better.

[HSV5L]

Or tire shine.

[bonfield]

Won't they both attract dust and oil? And leave a funny finish?

[showbags]

Just wait for TinSnips to weigh in on this one, his recommendations are always right on the money. I wouldn't put armourall or tyre shine anywhere near it. They're both dressings not protectants.

[Mike08]

Whatever you do decide to put on it , remember that whatever it is will run down the sides and back of your ute when it rains.

I leave mine to battle the elements, and also have a new spare so i am lucky in that respect.

Of course the ultimate way to protect it is, take it of and fit a Hardcover.

But i understand that this is not always a answer to the problem. They are not cheap and are not always practical for some owners.

Cheers mate.

[VS_Pete_1]

Mybe this have a look.

Car Care Products / 303 Products / Interior / Dash & Trim / Aerospace Protectant

[Lumps of cheese]

I never worried about putting anything on mine when i had one on the hilux, just washed it as normal when the ute got a wash and that was it. Bloke i know uses yuk off on his and makes it look pretty for a few days.

[gossie]

I've had many old sports cars with black vinyl tops and I found a wash when you washed the car weekly or whenever, and a scrub with a soft brush now and then to get any dust or grit out of the material did the job.

The vinyl in black is very UV resistant and will last for many years even out in the weather.

[vicarious]

Aerospace 303, it doesn't attract dust like armour####all

[bonfield]

I was looking at aerospace 303 I dont want something that runs its a pain every time it rains

[SM1D3Y]

+1 Aerospace 303, great product.

[TinSnips]

303 does a reasonable job on tonneaus, though it is better suited to harder plastics, in my opinion. Leave the armour all products alone, they're going to make a greasy mud on the tonneau at the first sign of dust.

The most important thing is to give it a good scrub first - use some APC and a leather brush, or similar, to shift dirt and stains. If you're using 303, try spraying it on a microfibre applicator and really working it in, rather than just wiping it on. Let it dwell a minute or two and then wipe over thoroughly with a MF towel to remove any excess - shouldn't have too much trouble with it running then.

PM sent as well.

[skynyrd]

Excuse my ignorance but what is APC ??

[TinSnips]

All purpose cleaner or multi purpose cleaner.