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Choosing a Truck Bed Liner
You’ve invested a lot of money in your pickup, and you want to keep the bed in great shape, both to keep it looking great and to protect your valuable vehicle. When you’re looking for a truck bed liner, you’ll have a choice between a drop-in truck bed liner and a spray-on bed liner. How do you choose?
The first step is to understand the differences between the two types of bed liners, and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of bed liner.
Drop-in rubber truck bed liners are a popular choice because they’re easy to install and remove, if necessary. Drop-in bed liners, because they’re made of a thick, rigid rubber, provide good protection against dents, and are durable and easy to clean. You can have your drop-in bed liner mounted below the bedrail or over it, depending on your specific needs.
When buying a drop-in bed liner, make sure the liner you’re considering is not too rigid; this can scuff the paint underneath the liner. It’s also important, with a drop-in truck bed liner, to make sure that dirt and sand don’t get trapped beneath the liner and scratch the paint.
While a drop-in bed liner can break or be gouged, most liners will take a lot of abuse without allowing the bed to be damaged.
Your other option is a spray-on truck bed liner. With a spray-on liner, you’re assured the liner won’t shift, because it is actually adhered to your truck’s body panels. While not as thick as drop-in truck liners, spray-on vinyl bed liners do protect against minor dents.
One advantage of spray-on truck bed liners is that they can be applied to any body panel in your vehicle, including interior and floor panels. They’re easy to clean, available in many colors, and protect the finish of your truck from scratches which might occur with dirt or grit trapped under a drop-in truck bed liner.
One disadvantage to spray-on vinyl truck bed liners is that they can’t be removed, but considering why you would choose a spray-on bed liner, this is not a huge disadvantage.
A larger disadvantage is that spray-on bed liners do not provide as much dent protection as the thicker drop-in liners, but if you do not usually carry heavy or sharp cargo, this may not be a major concern.
With spray-on liners, stains such as spilled paint may be impossible to remove and become a permanent part of the liner, and thus your truck bed.
Once you know the characteristics and pros and cons of the two types of truck bed liner, making your decision is basically a matter of thinking about what you do with your truck, and how you will be using the liner.
If your truck bed liner is primarily for looks, you may wish to go with a spray-on liner, applied by a professional. This will give you a moderate amount of protection and a great look.
On the other hand, if your truck is primarily a work vehicle, a rubber drop-in bed liner may be a better choice for protecting your bed. Once you’ve studied the options, you can make an informed decision.
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