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OrangeVert · 05-31-2013, 09:33 PM

Just put on my new tonneau tonight, old one was the kind with clips and sharp plastic tabs - used to scratch my rear seat panels.

Dealer replaced my 2011 under warranty because it had vinyl peeling and wear at the seams.

I've attached the bungee cord thingies underneath to the posts - is there anything else I need to be careful of?

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-01-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeVert

Just put on my new tonneau tonight, old one was the kind with clips and sharp plastic tabs - used to scratch my rear seat panels.

Dealer replaced my 2011 under warranty because it had vinyl peeling and wear at the seams.

I've attached the bungee cord thingies underneath to the posts - is there anything else I need to be careful of?

Hello OrangeVert,

Good to hear you were taken care of with vinyl issue. We do apologize for any inconvenience encountered. Do keep an eye out for anything else that may arise and be sure to let us know if we can assist you here.

Reggie B.
Chevrolet Customer Care

pgreen · 06-01-2013, 01:15 PM

Just be careful seating the hard plastic parts of the cover. (The corners) That will help keep any scratches to a minimum.

OrangeVert · 06-02-2013, 01:20 AM

Thanks, pgreen. Got the first coat of Meguiar's vinyl protectant on and it looks good. Old scratches gone - good stuff!

OrangeVert · 06-02-2013, 01:26 AM

Thanks, Reggie. Will keep an eye out, but I don't think there will be any issues. Looking to keep this car 10 or 15 years - @5k there's hardly any wear showing, so it should fare very well. Depreciated or not, it will always be a classic looker and driver!

Baba · 06-05-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeVert

Just put on my new tonneau tonight, old one was the kind with clips and sharp plastic tabs - used to scratch my rear seat panels.

Dealer replaced my 2011 under warranty because it had vinyl peeling and wear at the seams.

I've attached the bungee cord thingies underneath to the posts - is there anything else I need to be careful of?

Please update us from time to time regarding your experience with the new, 2nd gen. tonneau vs. your old 1st gen. one.

'11 cyber grey vert · 06-05-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Baba

Please update us from time to time regarding your experience with the new, 2nd gen. tonneau vs. your old 1st gen. one.

without meaning to hijack anything

I also had my original tonneau cover(the one with the plastic tabs) replaced under warranty due to the delaminating of the materials.The new cover I have has the bungee cord system.

comparison,
I find the 2nd gen (newer version) harder to put on than the original.Attaching and removing the bungee cords, I find, is a little trickier than the plastic clips..I have not noticed any difference otherwise, but I could envision ,on the original cover, the clips wearing out (not as tight) or breaking eventually.

OrangeVert · 06-05-2013, 10:57 PM

Baba, will do. So far so good, new tonneau also seems more substantial in fit - tighter where it sits in the well. Figured out the bungee cords, easier if you "install" the tonneau first, then lift each side to wrap them around each of the posts. New tonneau took Meguiar's Supreme Shine well and looks great!

11CGV, no worries. Agreed - I used to worry about the clip things wearing out too, especially as I plan to keep the car for 10+ years. Not a problem now!

rangomr · 06-06-2013, 11:02 PM

I hook my bungee cords to the hooks on each side (when you close the top, those hooks that that clip in just above windshield. Those post the bungee cords can just slip off and the hooks are much tighter. My 2 cent Michael in Virginia

Baba · 06-07-2013, 08:45 AM

Let me ask you guys this: are the posts for the bungee cord the same as for the posts for the tonneau with the clips (I thought I had read that they were, but not certain anymore).

OrangeVert · 06-08-2013, 12:39 AM

Baba, can't tell cause I didn't take pics before. They seem similar, round and about the same size. Maybe they are the same ones.

NickZ28 · 06-22-2013, 08:43 AM

Can someone post pics of the "old" vs. "new" cover? Min has the clips at the end...thanks!

hawk02 · 06-22-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NickZ28

Can someone post pics of the "old" vs. "new" cover? Min has the clips at the end...thanks!

Here's a photo of the underside of the updated cover. Everything is the same except the clips have been replaced with bungee cords.

05-31-2013, 09:33 PM	#1
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,132	New Tonneau Just put on my new tonneau tonight, old one was the kind with clips and sharp plastic tabs - used to scratch my rear seat panels. Dealer replaced my 2011 under warranty because it had vinyl peeling and wear at the seams. I've attached the bungee cord thingies underneath to the posts - is there anything else I need to be careful of? __________________

06-02-2013, 01:20 AM	#4
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,132	Thanks, pgreen. Got the first coat of Meguiar's vinyl protectant on and it looks good. Old scratches gone - good stuff! __________________

06-02-2013, 01:26 AM	#5
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,132	Thanks, Reggie. Will keep an eye out, but I don't think there will be any issues. Looking to keep this car 10 or 15 years - @5k there's hardly any wear showing, so it should fare very well. Depreciated or not, it will always be a classic looker and driver! __________________

06-05-2013, 10:57 PM	#8
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,132	Baba, will do. So far so good, new tonneau also seems more substantial in fit - tighter where it sits in the well. Figured out the bungee cords, easier if you "install" the tonneau first, then lift each side to wrap them around each of the posts. New tonneau took Meguiar's Supreme Shine well and looks great! 11CGV, no worries. Agreed - I used to worry about the clip things wearing out too, especially as I plan to keep the car for 10+ years. Not a problem now! __________________

06-07-2013, 08:45 AM	#10
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	Let me ask you guys this: are the posts for the bungee cord the same as for the posts for the tonneau with the clips (I thought I had read that they were, but not certain anymore). __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

06-01-2013, 01:15 PM	#3
pgreen Drives: 2018 2LT RS Camaro Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Chester PA Posts: 28	Just be careful seating the hard plastic parts of the cover. (The corners) That will help keep any scratches to a minimum.

06-06-2013, 11:02 PM	#9
rangomr Drives: Oracle Camaro has all the bells & Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Boston, VA Posts: 337	I hook my bungee cords to the hooks on each side (when you close the top, those hooks that that clip in just above windshield. Those post the bungee cords can just slip off and the hooks are much tighter. My 2 cent Michael in Virginia

06-08-2013, 12:39 AM	#11
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,132	Baba, can't tell cause I didn't take pics before. They seem similar, round and about the same size. Maybe they are the same ones. __________________

06-22-2013, 08:43 AM	#12
NickZ28 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary SS Convert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 26	Can someone post pics of the "old" vs. "new" cover? Min has the clips at the end...thanks!