Use WD-40 on tonneau cover tracks ?

[Firechief48]

My cover still works. Stop going back sometimes. Should I use WD40 on tracks? Thanks

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[Mjl]

Don't use typical WD-40... get the silicone lubricant. Several brands out there.

https://www.grainger.com/product/19...BPcDH0pBaNmZhwBuw3IaAhzxEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Firechief48]

Thanks for the info!

 

[Mathme]

Get a video of it not catching and not working, and submit a ticket. May as well officially get in line to get a replacement.

 

[Firechief48]

Ok good idea

 

[jjswan33]

I found that using a pressure washer to clean the tracks worked well, I would open and close the cover while spraying out debris and mine worked well for a year until I got my camper installed, never had to lube it once.

 

[Firechief48]

I can try that

 

[camaroz1985]

Don't use typical WD-40... get the silicone lubricant. Several brands out there.

https://www.grainger.com/product/19...BPcDH0pBaNmZhwBuw3IaAhzxEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Per mobile tech you should use a dry lube.

https://www.grainger.com/product/Ge...LADS&analytics=FM:PLA&a2c_sku_original=19L521

 

[HJP1]

Agree, a dry lube is recommended. I use it every 3 or 4 months depending on how much I open/close and no major issues. My cover never opened flush from day one, left about a 1/2 inch or so and put a ticket in immediately, just waiting for the fix.......

 

[johnmcgrann]

Yep, I'll also repeat others and say that when I was at a Rivian SC, I asked for advice on extending the life of the tonneau, and they recommended dry lube

 

[Birdowin]

I have been using WD 40 dry lube in the tracks and each of the overlapping joints once a month and have had no problems.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

Like everyone else I recommend dry lube.

 

[Big Dog Rivian]

Don't use typical WD-40... get the silicone lubricant. Several brands out there.

https://www.grainger.com/product/19...BPcDH0pBaNmZhwBuw3IaAhzxEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Silicone spay is recommended by Rivian techs. WD-40 is a dust catcher. I have a R1T with a motorized tonneau cover, works OK if I use silicone spay. I noticed if the R1T is out for an extended time in the hot sun, the tonneau cover sticks.

 

[Firechief48]

Does seem sticks more in the heat.

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