Truck Bed Liner

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

I am having a hard time deciding whether or not to put a spray in liner in the new truck (after I get it) or just go with a pop in liner. Which is better? It will not have a cap, will be outside a lot of the time. Won't be hauling a lot of "rough" material. Pro's and Con's? Those who use the drop in seem to think that it is easier to replace them when they start looking bad whereas the spray-ins are expensive to recondition. They also fade in sunlight. Over rail or under rail? Drop ins will dent and rub the bed? Rust is a BIG consideration.



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[Mark Gross]

Tox, G o with the spray I have had both and by far the spray is the way to go. I do a lot of construction and everything goes in the back. I'm suprized at the durability of the sprays.Just make sure that the people doing it do the proper prep work before or it will start to do some peeling.Most of the companies out there gaurentee their work but its better to get it done right the first time. Idon't know about fading, don't really worry about that so much in Minnesota.I think the spray looks a lot better though.And the finish is super,super tough.The drop-ins do rub as well as trap moisture.just my 2 cents good luck.

 

[Bob G.]

I have had both types of bedliners and prefer the spray-in. I have the Line-X brand (over the rail) and they guarantee it against peeling off or they will fix it. I have a cap on my truck, so I don't know if it would fade. Another advantage of the spray-in is that you have more usable bed space. The drop-in liners take up some of the corner space. I have also had my running boards sprayed with Line-X. I wish trucks came from the factory with the bed sprayed and not painted.



Bob G.

 

[Mark Hofman]

I've had both and would never go back to a drop in liner. They're just too slick and stuff slides all over the place unless you also put in a rubber mat. Plus, if moisture gets trapped under the liner, it can begin to corrode the bed. The company that put in my spray-in liner gives it a lifetime warranty and stuff tends not to slide around so much.

 

[Rick Hale]

Hey Tox -- I had some "real" hail damage to my truck -- Most of the damage was done to the bed rail-- took the insurance $$ fixed one spot on the cab-- used the rest to have the Line-X brand (over the rail) put on -- Looks great -- can't see any of the Hail Damage-- Also the Line-X brand liner is not as slippery as other liners.

Also they can put alittle color in the lining.

Good Luck-- When does your truck come in ?-- You going to stop by to let me see the BEAST?? HaleDamage LOL

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

I have been reserching this for a while....Line-X, Duratec..all of them. Sounds like a spay in is the way to go. I had heard some complaints that over the rail ruined the fit for a cap...There is supposed to be some conditioner for the spray ins that bring back the color...Truck will be black so no color needed. Truck may get ordered next week, still negotiating.



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[Bob G.]

"Over the rail" will not ruin the fit for a cap. My bed rails were sprayed down over the edge and does not interfere with the cap.



Bob G.

 

[JEFF WHITE]

just dont get it on your willy if youre doing i yourself!!

 

[Ronald (BigRon) Kane]

I've had two of each over the years, and spray-in is definately the way to go!! I've had Line-x and now I've got Rhino liner, and both seem about equal.

 

[Robert Spradley]

GET THE DROP-IN LINER!!! Sorry, someone had to speak up for the underdog. lol Spray-in is the way to go. I have seen beds that have rusted out under the lay-in type. Robert

 

[Richard Whittemore]

The family beancounter gave me the go ahead to buy a new truck. I will put rhino hide in the back first thing.

Once I get it selected.

I have a dilema there too.

My B-I-Law works for Ford and I get the A plan.

My step son works for GM and get the family plan.

Problems problems...