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Brighten Up Your Truck with LED Lights

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Want to really make your truck stand out? Then you need some LED lights for it! LED lights are the hot trend right now to make your truck a show stopper. Since we carry various truck accessories near St Paul , we also have a variety of LED lights available. LED lights don’t burn like standard light bulbs. Instead, they are powered by a semi-conductor that combines electrons with electron holes to release energy in the form of photons. In plain English, that means they are super bright, they don’t get hot and they last for years without failure. Since LED lights are much brighter than traditional lights that come on your vehicle, they provide better visibility for you and for other drivers to see you. The only reason for replacement would be due to a unit getting broken in an accident. Still, most LED lights are built tough, so it takes a lot to actually break them. Here are some of the most popular ways to integrate these bright lights on your vehicle. Headlights You ca...

New Tonneau Covers for Fall

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Fall is here with cooler weather, shorter days and some changing colors. With the crisp autumn mornings, thoughts of fall activities begin to fill our minds. It won’t be long until hunting season, and before you know it, the first snowfall. So, how can you get your truck ready for the changing seasons? With a new tonneau cover, of course! At Toppers & More, we have various tonneau covers in St Paul . We’d like to highlight some new additions that may be just what you are looking for this season. Truxedo Titanium This roll-up tonneau cover has a hard top, and provides full use of the truck bed when needed or security for items kept in the bed. Here are some key features: Fast and simple to install with no drilling or special tools required Durable and solid with strong but lightweight aluminum slats that provide a 400-pound load rating.  UV-resistant, leather-grain vinyl Easy operation from either side by simply rolling the cover back toward the cab In...

Choosing a Truck Topper

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There are so many options when choosing a truck topper . We want to help by explaining the different types of truck toppers and the advantages of each. Fiberglass Toppers :  Sleek look and best warranty The custom fit of a fiberglass topper will give your truck the best look. From a great basic truck topper like the ATC EXPRESS or the RANCH ECHO to the top of the line A.R.E. Z Series with all the bells and whistles, there are plenty of choices. Getting a paint-to-match finish is included in the price, and they have the longest warranty of all the topper types, which is likely why this is the most popular choice amongst truck topper buyers. Aluminum Toppers :  Lower cost and lighter weight Aluminum toppers are lighter weight and lighter on the pocket book. Aluminum toppers still have a variety of choices in window styles and colors. They come in standard colors but can be painted to match for an extra fee. If price and/or weight are your bigg...

Truck Toppers Care

This is for our fellow truck lovers! Adding a topper to your truck is a great investment. In addition to increasing your truck’s cargo-holding capacity, toppers also give your truck a nice custom look. After purchasing truck toppers from our Twin Cities showroom, we want to provide information on how to care for them. Truck toppers are relatively easy to care for, so here’s the truck topper care 101. Once you know these few things, you’ll be good to go! Washing Your Truck Topper Any fresh paint on your truck topper should be treated with some extra TLC for the first 30 days. It is fine to use a power washer or a touch-less car wash during this “paint curing” period, but avoid anything that would rub on the paint, such as microfiber cloths, brushes, etc. In addition, be sure you do not wax your topper within the first 60 days. After 60 days, you can wash and wax your topper as you would your truck, using the same products. Paint For repairing minor nicks and scratc...

Finding the Perfect Tonneau Cover

If you’re thinking of buying a Tonneau cover for your truck, it’s important to do your research. You don’t  want to just consider the price, but every facet of Tonneau covers . Here are some ways to find the cover right for you: Consider all options The last thing you want to do is to buy something because you felt pressured into doing it. Buy something with you’re comfortable and sure about. Look at not just the price, but also buying something that you want that won’t hurt your budget. Features Look at all the specifications and manufacturers’ details. Is the product made from high-quality materials, and is able to stand up against time and bad weather? Pros and cons Take the time to list the pros and cons of each option. Did each go through truck modification issues? Can it be installed easily? Is it durable enough? By doing this legwork, you’ll be sure to get the Tonneau cover you want. 

Welcome to the Toppers & More blog!

As a locally owned and operated business in the Twin Cities metro, we at Toppers & More have always prided ourselves on our work, and illustrating why we’re one of the area’s top companies for truck accessories, toppers and caps. Because of the pride we take in our work, we’re happy to today launch our blog. It will be frequently updated with information on truck accessories. We will also use this blog to showcase projects – past and present – the Toppers & More staff has worked so very hard on. Not familiar with Toppers & More? Please visit our home page to learn more about our company and services, or if you’re looking around at different Twin Cities truck accessories companies. We look forward to working with you!