spray in bedliner question
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Fleet Mechanic
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spray in bedliner question
does anyone know if the factory spray in bedliner is the same as the stuff used to paint the flat load floor in the back of crew cabs of the previous generation?
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Fleet Mechanic
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unfamliar with line x. the fold out floor in the rear seat is not smooth but not sandpaper like either. stuff can slide. but still has a rugged finish. i like the slide ability of bed liners as its easier to load stuff. then i just tie em down if im worried about it moving
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Why are you asking? Did you order the factory spray on your new truck or were considering adding it? I have the factory spray and can say I have not been able to scratch it. I have had sand, stone, mulch, large rocks, etc. And have unloaded most of this with my loader scraping the bed as I go, still have not scratched it.
It has a very fine sandpaper feel to it and seems thin. The Line-X that is on my Diamondback cover seems much thicker and a little rougher.
It has a very fine sandpaper feel to it and seems thin. The Line-X that is on my Diamondback cover seems much thicker and a little rougher.
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thats good info, thanks. are you familiar with the flat load (fold up) floor that is in the 6.4 and earlier trucks? it folds under the seat of the crew cab models?
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I know what you are referring too, I used to have an '08 truck. No, the factory bed liner is not that refined in its finish. More similar to line x but not as thick.
And, I have line x sprayed onto my trailer floors too! Highly recommended! And, only line x, it's the best system out there.
And, I have line x sprayed onto my trailer floors too! Highly recommended! And, only line x, it's the best system out there.
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For what its worth I would strongly recommend against getting the factory liner. I ordered my truck without it intentionally. The price for the factory liner was consistent with what the local Line-X dealer charges here except that I get a lifetime warranty with Line-X and I believe the factory liner is only covered under the 3/36.
---Aaron
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The problem with drop in liners is two fold:
-they move ever so slightly against the bed, causing the paint to rub through in spots
-water gets behind the liner, then causing rust to form
-they move ever so slightly against the bed, causing the paint to rub through in spots
-water gets behind the liner, then causing rust to form
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Personally, drop ins are all I have ever had. After having the spray in I will never go back. Get the spay in, whatever type you like, you will not regret it.
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oh and will the bed still drain with line x if the nose of the truck is parked downhill and its raining? or would i have to drill some drainage holes like i did in my drop in liner