ARE CX CLASSIC - Warranty Process and Claims; Product Care and Safety; Care and Maintenance Guide; Safety Instructions

A.R.E. Accessories • 400 Nave Road, Massillon, OH 44648 • 866.658.8376 • 4are.com © A.R.E. Accessories LLC, 2021
Part# 24953 Rev. 12-15-21
the A.R.E. dealer where you made your purchase, call (800) 649-4ARE or visit www.4are.com for the nearest authorized dealer.
The authorized dealer will process your claim and make the necessary repairs or replacements. Personal identication along
with proof of purchase and ownership of the original pickup and A.R.E. truck cap are required for all warranty claims.
Be sure to register your A.R.E. product at www.4are.com/register within one (1) month of the date of purchase. Registration
also qualies you to receive future premiums and new product information.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
A.R.E. berglass truck caps are painted with Dupont
®
Chroma Premier™ automotive paint. This high grade base coat clear
coat nish requires the same care as your truck paint.
Here are some suggestions on how to care for and maintain the beauty of your cap nish.
n For the rst 60 days when washing your new A.R.E. product AVOID car washes with brushes and DO NOT Hand Wash
Use only a touchless car wash or pressure washer for the rst 60 days. Do not hand dry for the rst 60 days.
n Avoid parking under trees, which can drop sap or droppings on the fresh paint. Remove any such substance as soon
as possible.
n Do not wax for the rst 60 days. After 60 days, wax and care for the cap like your truck, using the same products.
n Do not wipe your cap with a dry cloth. Always use water. If you have hard water, dry the cap and truck paint after washing
to prevent water spots.
n Brush off snow and ice. Do not use a scraper on the cap or the rear door glass.
n Use touch-up paint to repair any nicks or scratches in the paint. Clear ngernail polish can be used as the base coat
touch-up. Wait until the repair is fully cured and use rubbing compound and polish to regain the proper nish.
n Use a UV protection product on all vinyl, plastic and rubber components to maintain the luster and extend the life.
These products should not contain petrochemicals, petroleum distillates or silicone oils. Products like 303 Protectant
®
are recommended.
n Lubricate all locks and moving locking parts with lithium grease. Lithium-based spray lubricants are well suited to this
application and will not attract dirt and grime buildup. Do not use penetrating oils in the lock cylinders unless you follow
up with lithium grease.
n Do not use any lubricants or solvent cleaners on the shafts of the gas struts. If necessary, clean them with water only.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never allow children to occupy the cargo area of the pickup when the engine is running. Exhaust systems do fail and carbon
monoxide poisoning may occur even with a truck cap. Consult vehicle owner’s manual regarding the proper loading of your
vehicle.
The fasteners/mounting clamps connecting the truck cap to the pickup bed should be checked regularly to assure tightness.
Vibration from the engine and road can cause fasteners/mounting clamps to work loose.
If you need to remove your cap from the truck be sure to follow these basic procedures:
n Place reference marks on the base rail of the cap and the bed rails of the truck bed on each side. This will allow you to
easily reinstall the cap at the correct position.
n Disconnect any brake light or interior light wiring.
n Remove the fasteners/mounting clamps.
n Using one person on each corner, gently lift the cap off and place it on a at surface.
n Check your center high mount stop light (CHMSL) for proper operation by pressing on the brake pedal.
If the center high mount stop light is not working, check and replace the bulb and/or the fuse before driving the truck. To
reinstall your cap simply reverse the process by lining up the ends of the blue alignment stickers and installing the fasteners/
mounting clamps and hooking up the brake light.
Be sure to keep your shocks and tires in good repair to reduce vibration, which will shorten the life of your truck and cap.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
For replacement parts please contact your local dealer.