Does the Tonneau Cover reduce rub marks? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tjbtexas · 07-06-2012, 03:00 PM

Sorry if the idea has been floated here before. Just wondering if using/not using the cover increases or decreases the likelihood of rub marks (assuming the TSR has been done)
it would seem that the top would experience a lot more moving around without the use of the Tonneau Cover, hence the rub marks?

Just a thought

CooG · 07-06-2012, 03:18 PM

The cover itself rubs on the middle of top when in use. Many of us place a black towel or black fleece material between the top and the cover. I bought a black bath towel from Wal-mart and then cut it in half. Gave the other half to another H-town Camaro Club convertible owner. Others have gone to Hobby Lobby and bought black fleece.

Michael Rophone · 07-07-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CooG

Many of us place a black towel or black fleece material between the top and the cover.

Thanks for the tip!

tjbtexas · 07-07-2012, 03:15 PM

off to Hobby Lobby, thanks for the tip

cpoboats · 07-07-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CooG

The cover itself rubs on the middle of top when in use. Many of us place a black towel or black fleece material between the top and the cover. I bought a black bath towel from Wal-mart and then cut it in half. Gave the other half to another H-town Camaro Club convertible owner. Others have gone to Hobby Lobby and bought black fleece.

SORRY.... Just trying to understand, do You attach the black cloth to the underside of the cover (i.e. glue) or do You lay it between the two sides while "dropping the top"??

Thanx in advance,
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Angrybird 12 · 07-07-2012, 05:36 PM

I use the tonneau just as it is. I really haven't noticed anything unusual when I take it off. Anytime I am going to do top down driving for an extended time or at interstate speeds I use it. I am afraid the excessive flapping without it is more detrimental than using it.

CooG · 07-07-2012, 07:10 PM

Just lay the towel or fleece over the top prior to putting on the tonneau cover. Adds 15 seconds to the process.

cpoboats · 07-07-2012, 09:14 PM

THANX!

Nutbutt · 07-08-2012, 05:09 PM

Either way had no effect on the rub marks that end up with holes. I tend to put the cover on more than leaving it off.

bthibodeaux · 07-08-2012, 06:39 PM

I have never even taken my toneau cover out of its bag due to the many reviews I have seen that discuss how much of a PITA it is to install, and posts from other C5 members about their's flying off. I regularly drive my car at 70 to 80 MPH on the Houston freeways with top down, and take it to as high as 140 occasionally just to put a little excitement in my wife's day.

So what is the fastest you guys have gone with your cover on and no issues? Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I use the tonneau just as it is. I really haven't noticed anything unusual when I take it off. Anytime I am going to do top down driving for an extended time or at interstate speeds I use it. I am afraid the excessive flapping without it is more detrimental than using it.

Angrybird 12 · 07-08-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bthibodeaux

I have never even taken my toneau cover out of its bag due to the many reviews I have seen that discuss how much of a PITA it is to install, and posts from other C5 members about their's flying off. I regularly drive my car at 70 to 80 MPH on the Houston freeways with top down, and take it to as high as 140 occasionally just to put a little excitement in my wife's day.

So what is the fastest you guys have gone with your cover on and no issues? Thanks!

Hmm only about 78mph. It really isn't that hard to install once you have done it a couple times, 2 minutes at the max to install by myself And with my wife's help, 4 minutes....just kidding with my wife it takes less than a minute. I really think it adds to the look of the car also. Have I said lately that I REALLY love this car!

bthibodeaux · 07-08-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Hmm only about 78mph. It really isn't that hard to install once you have done it a couple times, 2 minutes at the max to install by myself And with my wife's help, 4 minutes....just kidding with my wife it takes less than a minute. I really think it adds to the look of the car also. Have I said lately that I REALLY love this car!

Thanks man. 78 is a good benchmark. Yes, I do agree that it gives a much cleaner look. It likely also significantly cuts down on the turbulance going on back there. I have just been concerned that one day I will stop for gas or something and find that I no longer have a toneau....

Michael Rophone · 07-08-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bthibodeaux

I have just been concerned that one day I will stop for gas or something and find that I no longer have a toneau....

That's only if you live in Philadelphia.

Michael Rophone · 07-08-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bthibodeaux

So what is the fastest you guys have gone with your cover on and no issues?

I take the 5th

07-06-2012, 03:00 PM	#1
tjbtexas Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anv. v6 vert Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 62	Does the Tonneau Cover reduce rub marks? Sorry if the idea has been floated here before. Just wondering if using/not using the cover increases or decreases the likelihood of rub marks (assuming the TSR has been done) it would seem that the top would experience a lot more moving around without the use of the Tonneau Cover, hence the rub marks? Just a thought __________________ Mods:CAI,RxCatchCan,Ported TB,Solo-CatBck,Razzi, Technostalgia tail lights,Prado wheels,Escort 9500ci w/ DashTronix HUD projector,AVIC -z140,Scosche,JL Audio Sub/Amp/Spkrs

07-07-2012, 03:15 PM	#4
tjbtexas Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anv. v6 vert Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 62	off to Hobby Lobby, thanks for the tip __________________ Mods:CAI,RxCatchCan,Ported TB,Solo-CatBck,Razzi, Technostalgia tail lights,Prado wheels,Escort 9500ci w/ DashTronix HUD projector,AVIC -z140,Scosche,JL Audio Sub/Amp/Spkrs

07-07-2012, 05:36 PM	#6
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	I use the tonneau just as it is. I really haven't noticed anything unusual when I take it off. Anytime I am going to do top down driving for an extended time or at interstate speeds I use it. I am afraid the excessive flapping without it is more detrimental than using it. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

07-07-2012, 09:14 PM	#8
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07-08-2012, 05:09 PM	#9
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Either way had no effect on the rub marks that end up with holes. I tend to put the cover on more than leaving it off. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

07-06-2012, 03:18 PM	#2
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	The cover itself rubs on the middle of top when in use. Many of us place a black towel or black fleece material between the top and the cover. I bought a black bath towel from Wal-mart and then cut it in half. Gave the other half to another H-town Camaro Club convertible owner. Others have gone to Hobby Lobby and bought black fleece.

07-07-2012, 07:10 PM	#7
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	Just lay the towel or fleece over the top prior to putting on the tonneau cover. Adds 15 seconds to the process.