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Tonneau Covers > Tonneau Cover Frequently Asked Questions |
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Frequently Asked Questions:What is so special about the LT Sport Cover?If you compare features of various tonneau covers , you will find the LT Sport Cover beats every other tonneau cover available.
What is the the XTreme Flat?The XTreme flat does does not wrap over the sides of the truck bed, it is designed to almost 'disappear' when viewing from the side of the truck bed. It also is a little lighter in weight. Both models are secure. It's looks so thin, isn't it flimsy?Looks are deceiving. At the center of the LT Sport, it is about 2 1/2 inches thick. This thickness tapers out to 1/16" at the edges. It is constructed with 2 pieces of 5052 H32 high-strength aluminum and then the center is filled with high density foam for strength as well as structural integrity. It is shaped similar to a pillow. It is similar to any OEM body panel, and was designed with the OEM process in mind. In fact, the Ford F-150 has an aluminum hood and our material is 50% thicker than Ford's. We were very concerned with strength, so we got 7 guys, of an average weight of 200+ lbs. to stand on the tonneau. The tonneau was just fine after our test. We don't recommend standing on the tonneau cover because it may scratch the paint. Is it waterproof?It is weather tight. No tonneau cover is waterproof. We use a rubber 'bulb' seal which is manufactured by Trim-Lok and the seal is weather tight. You can get water into the bed of your truck if you use a high pressure washer or hose and angle it to force the water directly up into the bottom of the lid. However, it is possible to get water into any tonneau cover. We state that our tonneau cover is weather tight. If it is raining, it will not leak water into it if it is properly installed. We've also tried to get water into it via a car wash. The tonneau has not leaked water in any car wash we've been through. Hail Problems?Our Engineer took his truck out into some of the worst hailstorms we've had here in the upper Midwest. No damage. As we said above: The tonneau is 50% thicker than the hood on the Ford F-150, which is also made of aluminum. Does it lock?Yes, some of our models have an exterior lock. Our newer models (version 2) latch/lock to secure from underneath. Feel free to call us to find out what kind of lock/latch we have available for your make and model. Is it easy to install?YES! You should be able to install the cover in less than one hour using simple hand tools. You will need 2 people to handle it. We can install one in about 20-25 minutes. Your installation time will be a little longer if you've never installed one before. Do I have to drill into my new pick-up?NO! The LT Sport Cover was designed to be a no-drill system. Installation instructions are here for each model Is it easy to remove the LT Sport Cover if I have to?YES! The LT Sport Cover was designed to be removed in less than a minute. It only requires a screwdriver to release the gas props, then tilt it up and remove it. Does your paint match my truck?All of our paint is matched to the OEM specifications (paint code) on the truck. Because of variations in paint by the manufacturer, it is impossible to guarantee a perfect color match, however less than 1% of complaints are due to variations in paint color. We use the same paint codes as the manufacturers give us and paint match is almost never a problem. How do I find my paint code for my truck?The paint code for your truck is usually located on the driver's side door or the driver's side door jamb. GMC/Chevy, however, have their paint code on a label in the glove box. Photos and examples of where to look for your paint code on your truck. Why does it take 2 people to install or remove the LT Sport Cover if it's so light?Although the heaviest LT Sport Cover weighs only 68 lbs, it is quite large. Damage due to dropping is not covered in the warranty. I have a plastic bed liner in my truck bed, will your cover work with this?Yes, but you will probably need a set of our custom brackets for the front of the truck bed. (The rear is never a problem.) If your bed liner is a factory installed bed liner, we will fabricate these brackets for you at no charge. If your bed liner is an aftermarket bed liner we can custom fabricate front brackets for you for a nominal fee. Please note that some plastic "drop-in" bed liners (both factory installed and aftermarket liners) require some slight trimming to get the front brackets to fit properly. Call us if you have questions about bed liners because they vary from each manufacturer and we can help you over the phone. How long does it take to get my tonneau cover once it is ordered?On average, it takes about 8-10 business days to custom paint your cover and let it dry. Shipping takes about 4-5 business days (it ships commercial freight). Speaking of warranties, what IS the LT Sport Cover warranty?The LT Sport Cover has a limited lifetime warranty on the structure for as long as you own the truck it was originally installed on. All working/moving parts have a 1 year warranty. The paint warranty is a five year warranty against fading. Naturally, damage due to dropping, abuse, and normal wear and tear and Acts of God are not covered. What is the 'Carpeted Headliner' I see in some photos?A carpeted headliner is a polyester carpet bonded to the underside of the the tonneau cover. It is similar to the BedRug This is a picture of one of our models with the carpeted headliner on the tonneau cover. You can see it matches the BedRug that is installed in the truck bed. You can do this yourself by getting some indoor outdoor carpet
and a spray can of 3M glue and trim with a razor blade. We do not provide
this as an option, but you are free to do it to your tonneau cover. What is the 'Luggage Rack' option I see in some photos?Sometimes folks mount a luggage rack to the top of the tonneau cover. Here is a picture of one mounted on a Ford Explorer Sport Trac. We do not offer this as an option, but you can purchase an aftermarket rack here:
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