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GratefulBear · 08-23-2021, 11:19 PM

Greetings forum, definitely lurked here before but first time posting. I have a 2011 Camaro SS convertible. The previous owner said he never used the tonneau cover and didn't have issues so I did the same. However, where the canvas contacts the trim, it has developed a wear spot. To my chagrin, I realized that I should be using the tonneau cover. I took it out of the trunk and where the velcro is glued to the tonneau cover, the glue has become a goopy liquid and spread all over, probably due to being in there when it's hot out. I don't want to get the glue all over the car and I never really wanted to use the tonneau cover in the first place. Is there a quick light duty alternative any of you have used to prevent these wear spots? I was thinking about cutting a black pool noodle or pipe insulation and sticking it on the trim where the canvas contacts but I'm afraid it will just fly off and/or stain the canvas. I attached pictures of the spot with the top up and with the top down. It's also starting to develop a spot in the same place on the other side.

Ponchonutty · 08-24-2021, 01:50 AM

Your mechanism is broke. Very common problem in fact there’s a class action lawsuit against GM for this. I had the same issue shortly after I bought my 12 many years ago. Had to put a new $1,500 top on it. Using your tonneau wouldn’t have prevented this.

2013ZL1FUN · 08-24-2021, 04:50 PM

When was the class action lawsuit filed?

GratefulBear · 08-25-2021, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ponchonutty

Your mechanism is broke. Very common problem in fact there’s a class action lawsuit against GM for this. I had the same issue shortly after I bought my 12 many years ago. Had to put a new $1,500 top on it. Using your tonneau wouldn’t have prevented this.

Can you go into more detail? It's clear that the canvas is rubbing against the trim in that spot. Are you saying the top should be retracting further? Do you have a link for this lawsuit? Thanks

Ponchonutty · 08-26-2021, 02:13 AM

Read on assuming you are on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2269...692/?ref=share

Ponchonutty · 08-26-2021, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GratefulBear

Can you go into more detail? It's clear that the canvas is rubbing against the trim in that spot. Are you saying the top should be retracting further? Do you have a link for this lawsuit? Thanks

Yes. Your 5th bow is either bent or broke. See my other post for a FB link

08-23-2021, 11:19 PM	#1
GratefulBear Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: MA Posts: 4	Wear spot from no tonneau! Tonneau alternatives? Greetings forum, definitely lurked here before but first time posting. I have a 2011 Camaro SS convertible. The previous owner said he never used the tonneau cover and didn't have issues so I did the same. However, where the canvas contacts the trim, it has developed a wear spot. To my chagrin, I realized that I should be using the tonneau cover. I took it out of the trunk and where the velcro is glued to the tonneau cover, the glue has become a goopy liquid and spread all over, probably due to being in there when it's hot out. I don't want to get the glue all over the car and I never really wanted to use the tonneau cover in the first place. Is there a quick light duty alternative any of you have used to prevent these wear spots? I was thinking about cutting a black pool noodle or pipe insulation and sticking it on the trim where the canvas contacts but I'm afraid it will just fly off and/or stain the canvas. I attached pictures of the spot with the top up and with the top down. It's also starting to develop a spot in the same place on the other side. Attached Images

08-24-2021, 01:50 AM	#2
Ponchonutty Drives: 2012 SS L99 Converible Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Washington, Ohio Posts: 606	Your mechanism is broke. Very common problem in fact there’s a class action lawsuit against GM for this. I had the same issue shortly after I bought my 12 many years ago. Had to put a new $1,500 top on it. Using your tonneau wouldn’t have prevented this. __________________ 2012 L99 Convertible SS Tooley Racing Stage 2 DOD delete, 3,200 stall converter, Shorty headers and custom stainless exhaust, CAI, and tune as mods

08-24-2021, 04:50 PM	#3
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	When was the class action lawsuit filed? __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

08-26-2021, 02:13 AM	#5
Ponchonutty Drives: 2012 SS L99 Converible Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Washington, Ohio Posts: 606	Read on assuming you are on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2269...692/?ref=share __________________ 2012 L99 Convertible SS Tooley Racing Stage 2 DOD delete, 3,200 stall converter, Shorty headers and custom stainless exhaust, CAI, and tune as mods