vinyl tonneau cover protection

**DownSouth** · 08-07-2022, 09:44 AM

There are ceramic coatings for long term protection for paint and plastic trim. What about for flexible vinyl truck bedcovers?

I'm looking for a product that won't wash away so easily; leaving the vinyl bedcover exposed and unprotected after a heavy rain. I've only used 303. However, here in South Florida, we get heavy downpours often, which just washes away water based products. Then what happens?? That intense S FL sun comes out after a 15 min thunderstorm and you are left with bedcover that's baking without any protection left on it.

Anyone have experience using CarPro Cquartz Leather Coating on external vinyl?

Are there any other products you would recommend?

**PA DETAILER** · 08-07-2022, 11:04 AM

RaggTopp Convertible Top Care by Wolfsteins: RaggTopp Convertible Car Top Detailing Products for fabric & vinyl tops. convertible top cleaner, fabric

All I use. My cover is almost 4 tears old and looks like new.

The tonneau cover care kit.

Wolfsteins Tonneau Cover Care review

**BadgerRivFan** · 08-09-2022, 03:25 AM

Gtechniq HALO Flexible Film Coating

Could give this coating a try on your vinyl tonneau cover. I just bought some for my vinyl wrapped car but have not installed it yet, so I can’t share any personal experience. Reviews are very good though.

**Calendyr** · 08-14-2022, 01:49 PM

I use what ever I use on the paint for the vehicle. Any sealant or coating will do a good job. Just make sure to really clean the vinyl well first so the product binds to it.

**The Guz** · 08-14-2022, 02:22 PM

Here’s an older post by Mike who is no longer with Autogeek.

How to waterproof a vinyl tonneau cover!

**DownSouth** · 08-15-2022, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by The Guz

Here’s an older post by Mike who is no longer with Autogeek.

How to waterproof a vinyl tonneau cover!

I asked Mike about this the other day on his forum. He stated that the truck was sold so he couldn't provide any long term review, but he did say that at the one month point it had lost quite a bit of it's hydrophobics.

**Calendyr** · 08-15-2022, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by The Guz

Here’s an older post by Mike who is no longer with Autogeek.

How to waterproof a vinyl tonneau cover!

Loosing Mike is not good for Autogeek. He left pretty huge shoes to fill!

**Calendyr** · 08-15-2022, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by DownSouth

I asked Mike about this the other day on his forum. He stated that the truck was sold so he couldn't provide any long term review, but he did say that at the one month point it had lost quite a bit of it's hydrophobics.

That makes sense. That product is formulated for leather, so interior and not exposed to the elements. I would put normal coating instead of leather coating on something outside the vehicle.

**PaulMys** · 08-15-2022, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by Calendyr

Loosing Mike is not good for Autogeek. He left pretty huge shoes to fill!

Bingo. And the sad part is that the man they initially introduced as his "replacement" hasn't been heard from since..............

**Calendyr** · 08-16-2022, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by PaulMys

Bingo. And the sad part is that the man they initially introduced as his "replacement" hasn't been heard from since..............

I saw a video of a car show and Mike now works for 3D/HD. Not a company I am a fan of, but I am sure he will increase their presence on the market, like Yvan Lacroix did for Optimum. It's funny that since Yvan left Optimum, I have not heard from them. An other company that had a huge loss.