OEM tonneau cover: how to reduce fading?

Has anyone tried heat? Heat gun / blow torch for plastic. I've done it on other cars. May give this one a try

 

After several years mine is starting to look a little faded even though it’s garaged. Has anyone tried chemical guys VRP? I’ve been using this on my tires for a while and it seems to last a super long time, doesn’t fling off and dries pretty well. Will probably give it a shot next time I wash.

 

I know they make really good stuff but haven't tried

 

My dealer supplied me with a bottle of wolfstein tonneau cover protectant when i picked up the truck...said its what they use. So far my cover is like new wiping it with this stuff every 4 months, or so.

 

I’ll check that stuff out, thank you.

 

I highly recommend the 303 products. Have been using 303 for years and haven't found anything else that is better for both protection and an amazing shine.

 

propane torch worked, took about 15 mins

 

Just washed my truck and reapplied ArmorAll to tonneau. Been using it for years and the cover looks great.

 

Idk if that's a OEM Tonneau, but it looks nice!

 

The Wolfstein is great, both the cleaner and protectant not cheap but seem to work very well.

 

Used Rust-Oleum Wipe New Re-Color as suggested above. Purchased cover used off of a 2019. Power washed, scrubbed and treated. After picture is after two weeks use. Stuff is amazing!

 

Two coats with a microfiber every 3-4 months. No buffing and no runoff. I go thru a full service car wash 2-3 times per week and this $12 product holds up ok.

 

Cerakote ceramic trim restore is good stuff!
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$17 CERAKOTE® Ceramic Trim Coat Kit - Quick Plastic Trim Restorer - Ceramic Coating Guaranteed Restoration to Last Over 200 Washes – A Ceramic Coating, Not a Dressing

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Was told by my dealer to never use armorAll on tonneau covers. That its mainly made for interior stuff, not having the long lasting protection these tonneau cover protectants have.

 

I use 303 first then wait about 5 mins and cover with Mothers Back to Black. Takes a total of 5 minutes. Apply Mothers with a tire shin sponge. Once every 6 months. Looks great.

 

Mine looked like this after three years. I threw it in the trash.

 

This. Once a year, twice if you prefer.

Solution Finish - Black Plastic & Vinyl Trim Restorer - Use for Car and Truck Detailing, No Wet Look, Instantly Revives Color To Trim, Bumpers, Mud Flaps, Etc., Black (12 oz)

$30 Solution Finish - Black Plastic & Vinyl Trim Restorer - Use for Car and Truck Detailing, No Wet Look, Instantly Revives Color To Trim, Bumpers, Mud Flaps, Etc., Black (12 oz)

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Wear gloves.

 

For anybody that used the Rustoleum wipe-new, how is it holding up?

 

I've used their ceramic headlight restoration kit and it is truly amazing! I'll try their trim restoration kit when I need it on my new Taco, it parks outside.

I have done many different products over the years, ArmorAll was the ticket for many years back in the day, but it leaves a nasty film, especially on interior surfaces. I've used 303 on my boats, kayaks and trucks, good stuff.

I even used Pig Spit, worked rather well. It is a Harley related product. I didn't tell my BMW motorcycles I used it on that it was for Hogs......

 

Personally not impressed with 303 longevity/appearance of threated surface. Just put on my GTechnique, like on the rest of truck body. Well, really impressed!
To be accurate, I have BAKFLIP MX4, painted aluminum. Anyways, color still VERY black, repels water a.f.!