ttocs
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you should clay bar at least the front parts of the car that collect all the bugs/crap before you do any waxing.
Ceramic coating d.i.y.
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I wish. Sold her back in 09
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I've been using the Adams products for a long time. I prefer to have all the products by 1 manufacturer. I think they work well together.
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I tell everyone you will be looking for another once you sell
And the thing is what you get may not be what you had
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Trust me . I know!
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I have 5 of them and it's hard to get rid of any of them
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People always ask me why I have so many vehicles, since there's only 2 of you and my wife drives the Audi or SHO more. I always say because I like them all, they all serve a purpose and if you can afford it, buy it.
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When I do go to some car shows I enter a few of them
After shows people come up and ask if I'm selling
Nope no way not going to do it
After shows people come up and ask if I'm selling
Nope no way not going to do it
Back to the thread:
Can a ceramic trim coat be used on an older, 4-fold, hard “Bak-flip”brand truck bed cover? I did all around the edges (i.e., the overlay part that keeps the water out) and it seemed to improve the appearance. But the rest, which would require a good amount of the ceramic coating, is a much bigger job and a different material than the edging.
A good amount of morning dew, but you can see/tell the edges I’ve treated already by the beaded water.
Can a ceramic trim coat be used on an older, 4-fold, hard “Bak-flip”brand truck bed cover? I did all around the edges (i.e., the overlay part that keeps the water out) and it seemed to improve the appearance. But the rest, which would require a good amount of the ceramic coating, is a much bigger job and a different material than the edging.
A good amount of morning dew, but you can see/tell the edges I’ve treated already by the beaded water.
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Bronco2Fan
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What material is it? I've used ceramic on hard plastic with good results. But that's after I used the ceratec coating. More of a maintainer option. You could always try it in an inconspicuous spot and see.
Not sure the material. I emailed Bak-Flip. Hopefully they’ll get back to me. But yes, definitely try it out on an inconspicuous area first. Thanks!
on edit: quick Google search returned this:
The BAKFlip MX4 tonneau cover is made from heavy-duty aluminum alloy materials, including corrosion-resistant panels and side rails. The aluminum construction is designed to resist cuts and slashes, and the panels automatically latch when the cover is partially or fully closed. The MX4 also has a matte black finish that provides scratch resistance and UV protection
ttocs
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is it anodized, powder coated or painted?
Not sure. Do either of these close-ups help?
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ttocs
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well I don't think it is anodized. You basically have to sand that stuff off and not with a high grit either as it is very durable and is formed on the top surface of the aluminum forming an oxide. It does not chip off like shown. I am afraid with as rough as the surface looks that any rub on/off wax you put on it is just going to collect in the low spots and leave it looking bad. I would probably stick to the spray on after you wash it myself
Bronco2Fan
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Yeah, that looks like painted aluminum. I would guess it needs cleaned, sanded and repainted. You could always try a scotch brite pad instead of sanding to see if it cleans up good enough to paint. Safer than sanding.
ttocs
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I think if it were me I would do either POR15 paint or bedliner if you do not want something to wax. I am not sure how either will hold up when it is folded up though, powder coating/anodizing would really be the best way but they are also the most expensive.
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All cleaned up again after a river run yesterday
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Now if this relentless rain will ever let up for some prep and installation.....
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I bought a case (of 6 spray cans) of Rust-Oleum undercoating. After hitting it with a 3M pad and a thorough clean, do you think that would work or too blah to put topside?
Scrubbed the shit out of the bed cover. Taped it off and laid down 1st (light) coat of undercoating. Did a small square of it 1st and was happy with results, so went for the full spray. 2nd coat (and 3rd?) tomorrow
