The time to protect my new truck's bed is approaching
and I need some advice.

I prefer the properties of a drop-in bed liner (like
duraliner, for example). I have looked into spray-in
liners, but need to be able to slide heavy loads (if
I want the load to stay in place I'll tie it down).

What I do not like about the drop-ins are the damage
caused to the bed finish, and their tendency to rattle
and make noise when driving unloaded.

My possible solution to this (actually my wife's idea)
is to use both - let me explain. Rather than get the
professionally applied spray-in, I believe there exists
some "paint-on" rubber/poly/whatever coating. I could put
on a few coats of the "paint-on" and then install a drop-in.
This will protect the bed from the drop-in and keep it
quiet, while the drop-in provides the surface properties
I prefer.

Comments or recommendations?

2001 350SD PS CC 4X4 STOCK