Protecting toneau cover

[ragin_cajuns]

Anyone have one of the the BAK Industries toneau covers on their truck?  I have the BAK Flip I think.  It's fiberglass, not the aluminum ones.

 

Since its black and a large flat surface dust and especially pollen shows up on very easy.  I was wondering how to protect it.  It has a textured surface, fiberglass panels, aluminum parts as well, and rubber.  Wax, sealant or just clean real good and use H20 Guard and Gloss?

 

Thanks,

[pirahnah3]

I have one of them on my truck. 

 

Currently I have used VRT on it and just did the whole thing in it but I was going to try the H2O this spring on it when I do my detailing. I dont see the issue thou I might use the VRT on the rubber still as it sees a ton of movement and needs to stay in good condition. 

[ragin_cajuns]

You used VRT on the fiberglass and aluminum parts?  I was thinking of waxing the panels and aluminum pieces (then maintaining with H20 G&G) and spraying with In and Out spray for the rubber.

Edited April 14, 2016 by ragin_cajuns

[ragin_cajuns]

So I emailed BAK and asked how to protect it/if I should use wax and they said you should wash with soap and water and protect it with 3M Formula 303 UV protection.  Would using VRT on it be comparable?  Not sure with 3M Formula 303 is.

 

Once again it is BAKFlip Fibermax which has Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer (RFP) panels with powder coated aluminum frames and rubber between the panels and on the edges.

[pirahnah3]

yup thats the one I ahve and I did it with no adverse conditions that i can see. 

[Ricky Bobby]

They must mean 303 Aerospace.

 

Use VRT if they are recommending 303. Better protection IMO and no greasy sling.

[mc2hill]

My tonneau cover maker recommended that too.  I bought some before I found Adam's, but now I use VRT.  I think they really want a non-silicone dressing, and the water-resistance of VRT makes it a better option, IME.

[ragin_cajuns]

My tonneau cover maker recommended that too.  I bought some before I found Adam's, but now I use VRT.  I think they really want a non-silicone dressing, and the water-resistance of VRT makes it a better option, IME.

 

So you apply VRT on the entire surface?

[pirahnah3]

I did on my first go around. 

 

Thou what are the thoughts on H2O on this surface type? Was thinking about it this spring...

[Wild2003ss]

I'd put the H2O on and then top it off with VRT. My opinion

[CMDChase]

VRT looks great but rain washes it away. Try Ragg Topp.

[ragin_cajuns]

VRT looks great but rain washes it away. Try Ragg Topp.

 

their site says their product is for vinyl

[Ricky Bobby]

Oh shoot I totally missed the part where you said it's fiberglass. We all thought it was vinyl.

[ragin_cajuns]

Yeah - it's fiberglass reinforced polymer

[CMDChase]

Sorry missed that too.

[mc2hill]

So you apply VRT on the entire surface?

 

Yes, but mine is vinyl.  Sorry for the confusion.