How do you guys clean your hard tonneau covers? When I clean mine it always traps water on it and then leaves streaks. I thought about getting a squezzy like at gas stations and then hand drying it. Even when I hand dry it sometimes it still leaves streaks.

 

Guess it really depends on which you have.

My undercover just gets washed down and drived off.

I would think the painted versions would be treated similar to the painted surfaces of the truck.

You could use an leaf blower. I use that to get water out of the cracks of the truck.

 

I don't have a leaf blower...would a air compressor work?

 

Not to hijack the thread, but Vader, do you treat your Undercover with anything? I've been trying to find something that treats it and offers UV protection, but I haven't found anything I like yet.

 

My tonneau cover is a tri/mark and it is painted the same color as my truck.
Here is a few pics of my truck and you can see the tonneau cover. https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?num=11283

 

Air compressor works sure...


No I don't treat it. I have considered it but when I finish washing it I don't think it needs it. Actually I've had it for nearly two years and it still looks great.

(Granted I cracked the front corner but that was probably my fault)

 

303 areospace protectant works great...

 

I have a SnugTOP lid, and I treat it just like any other body panel that is painted.

Just use a Chamois and it will be fine

 

do water not stay on top of your cover in like puddles?

 

I use Tonneau Tonic - I got a bottle free when I got my Xtang Fulltilt. It is the product that they recommend. I decided to give it a try and I am very happy with the results. Even in San Diego sun, it keeps it looking great and it does not leave a greasy film.

 

My simple technique -- drive it down the road... get up to around 45 mph. All the water in all of the crevaces blows out. I don't do this on client vehicles -- I typically use compressed air -- but, no doubt, this works.

Once back in your driveway, simply use a nice high-lubricating QD spray like Poorboy's Spray and Wipe and wipe it all down. Follow with a 'slick' QD like 4-Star UGE or FK1 and you're good to go!

 

I do the same as Rockpick, couple laps around the block... Another option would be to just lift the tonneau to drain off remaining water before drying.

If interested in a squeegy, get the California water blade. I wouldn't trust a regular squeegy on my truck.

 

Thats something like I was asking about. I never thought of lifting it up and the dry it...lol that'll work.

 

Yeah they all will, its a flat surface. Just wax it every so often, and you wont have the problem.