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Recommended Lubrication For The Rails Of A Retrax Tonneau Cover  

Updated 03/09/2022 | Published 03/07/2022

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I bought a Retrax tonneau a couple years ago and rails are developing light corrosion in spots. What kind of lube can I use that will retard corrosion but not be a dirt magnet?

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For lubrication that won't attract dirt and debris you'll want to use a white lithium solution like the LubriMatic White Lithium Grease # L11354. This grease will lube your Retrax Tonneau Cover's rails and help prevent corrosion without having to worry about a bunch of dirt or debris sticking to them and gumming them up.

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