Tonneau cover fading

2017 tonneau cover started fading a while back, ive tried back to black to bring back its original color and it worked but when it rains all the oil drips down the side of my bed and tailgate. my truck is black so it sucks trying to clean the oil off the side of the truck! anyone else have a better option??? thanks!!!

 

Rust oleum Wipe new, or Recolor. Used it on golf course equipment. Held up great

 

You can try chemical guys VRP (vinyl rubber plastic) protecter. I use it diluted in a spray bottle on practically everything. The bed , rear bumper, floor matts etc etc

 

303 areospace. No issues if it get wet and won't steak the sides like back to black. Works well for me, no issues.

 

My cover has faded to a light grey. I was even using 303 spray. It looks pretty bad when you see the grey against the black rubber on it.

 

^This. I use this stuff for my boat & inflatable kayaks. Works great for keeping the black plastic fenders on my TRD OR looking like new.

One word of advice - be careful using this stuff in the presence of a smooth floor. It will make your floor so slick that you will slip, fall & call for help when you can't get up.

 

Im in this same boat as well, I tried to use armor all tire foam on it and it works for a day then it fades again

 

I'm 99% sure the answer is no, but I wonder if factory warranty covers the drastic fading.

 

doubtful

 

You are at least 99% right.

 

Absolutely not. Fading is not a defect, it's from wear and constant exposure; no way would that be Toyota's fault in workmanship.

 

Apply Wipe New then 303.

 

I used this on a tonneau cover I got from offer up and it looks brand new now. Haven't driven in rain yet so I can't tell if it will hold up.

 

I use Penetrol for the hard top on my 99 Wrangler once a year or so. In Louisiana so things weather. Have been doing that for years. Wipe on, let it sit for a few hours, wipe off any excess left.

https://www.flood.com/products/paint-additives/penetrol-oil-based-paint-additive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4EmWwl55Rs

 

Just curious but do you guys have aftermarket or OEM tonneau covers? Cause I feel like different brands will have different results per cover

 

There are many decent things you can spray on it, but you have to re-apply fairly often. I just bought my 2016 and it has a tri fold tonneau cover. As it was off, and in their garage since purchase, it looks ok. When it starts to fade, I am going to plasti dip it and see how it turns out. I painted my F150 a few months ago and I cannot say enough good things about the plasti dip. It came out so cool, I am thinking about shooting the Taco.

 

Been using 303 last about a month.. then started to fade again… thinking about a spray paint. Anyone try that..thanks