Shortly after buying my TF I discovered that there was a tonneau cover (just before I bought one on ebay) in the rather moist boot and suffering slightly from the damp...
Question is, can I just put it in the washing machine on a 20/30 degree wash to clean / help prolong the life a little?
I would hand wash it in something like a cheap baby shampoo and let it dry in the airing cupboard. Washing machines are a bit fierce and old tonneaux are prone to their foam innards disintegrating and covering everything with a sand coloured deposit which is unlikely to be welcomed by the management - you have been warned!
Its the foam backing on the lining that has failed (orange dust) which a gentle wash in the washing machine will sort out the machines filter should pick up any big bits !!!
I tried the washing machine fix but it came out like a badly stuffed sofa with the remains of the foam clumping in various areas so I very carefully cut every bit of the lining out.
I used it in this condition and it worked fine but I got concerned about the metal hood frame rubbing the vinyl so have now lined it in some black felt like material off of ebay, I can't understand why the original lining was white/cream when its in contact with a dirty oily frame.
