Use water and mild soap to keep your tonneau cover clean. The soap is easy on the truck and won’t harm your cover. If you have a vinyl cover, use vinyl cleaner to keep it looking new and working properly. Use soft cotton cloths or sponges to dry the cover.

How do you wash a truck bed cover?

Hand washing is best If you hand wash your truck, you might not even need to remove your tonneau, if the manufacturer requires it. Hand washing is also the best way to clean your tonneau cover itself. You can wash it carefully according to certain manufacturer’s directions and get it just as clean as your truck.

Can tonneau covers go through a carwash?

Automatic car washes may not be suitable for your vehicle if it has a tonneau cover. As mentioned above, tonneau covers can be damaged during automatic car washes. Hence, you can explore manual car washes in such cases. Manual car wash offers you complete control over the direction and speed of water during washing.

How do you make a tonneau cover look new?

How to make a Tonneau Cover look like new again

  1. Move your car out of direct sunlight. Because you don’t want the cleaner drying on the surface, it is best to park your car in the shade when cleaning.
  2. Clean away the gunk.
  3. Hose off and dry.
  4. Apply Vinyl and Plastic Rejuvenator.

Can you use tire shine on tonneau?

Yes, you can apply tire shine to the tonneau cover as long as it is applied in an even and thin layer.

Do tonneau covers really save gas?

On average, using a tonneau cover led to a 5.7% reduction in drag. That reduced drag meant about a 1.8% increase in fuel efficiency. Even though 1.8% better gas mileage isn’t massive, it definitely makes a difference over a year of fueling up your truck.

What can I clean my tonneau cover with?

Depending on how heavily soiled the cover is, give the tonneau a quick rinse and then gently loosen up dirt and debris with the brush. Give the surface another rinse and wash it down with the mild soap and cloth. After yet one more rinse, you can let the tonneau air-dry, but we suggest using a microfiber towel.