Mitsubishi Hard Tonneau

[sm60089]

I dont know of anyone else has had any issues like this but I have a Dealer fit Genuine Hard Tonneau, which is slowly wearing the paint away on the tailgate. Its been doing it pretty much since new (3 1/2 months) and although its not bad, I can see it getting to bare metal relatively quickly.

At either rear corner of the coverthere is about 8mm of clearance yet in the middle, above the handle, it is touching. Is this normal fitting?

Thanks guys.

[GadgetMN]

All of the obvious wear points on mine have either extra padding/protective tape on the hard lid or on the tub itself. Had the same problem with my crewman, but the way Mitsubishi have done my tri looks much better

[sm60089]

Yeah, the inside of mine has a foam/rubber strip (which has also decided to stick itself to the tailgate). you'h have thought that a 'P' seal or similar may have been a better option.

According to Mitsubishi it is "reasonable wear and tear"

[Lee-thal]

has been fitted incorrectly or requires adjustment, Either way take it back to your dealer, it should not do that.

Cheers Lee

[david875]

I had a simlar issue. I had in 2 places paint wearing and did get to metal. A long story short, the dealer took photos of it and sent it to somewere regional and it was not approved as a warrenty claim. I was not happy and ended up covering the damage with a canopy.

[JoelN88]

I had exactly the same issue with mine ive had mine since june i took it back and they resprayed the tailgate on warranty no problems at all Take it back man they should fix it...

[MN GLXR]

It is also due to piss poor paint. I have paint wear from my soft tonneau and bunjees.

[RHKTriton]

The rubber seal should touch evenly all around (if you want to keep out dust and spray).

When I installed my hard lid (ML) I stuck some marine grade non-slip tape (as used on decks) on the top edge of the tub and gate. This stuff sticks like shut on a blankit and doesn't wear. It also provides protection when you're loading/unloading stuff over the sides.

[GadgetMN]

Yeah, the inside of mine has a foam/rubber strip (which has also decided to stick itself to the tailgate). you'h have thought that a 'P' seal or similar may have been a better option.

According to Mitsubishi it is "reasonable wear and tear"

Well... after this thread coming up, my lid has stuck also...

I believe that the foam stuff they use to seal the lid sticks when it gets wet, and if it dries like that, not to great a response... the top of the tailagate was a bit wet when the lid went back on.

That's the only thing I can think of.

[sm60089]

I have to say, after previously thinking the service dept at my local dealer was a little on the 'average' side, the Service manager has convinced the Dealer Principle to cover the costs of an investigation and rectification.

My opinion on them is changing!