Bed Liner
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A Little ****
I wanted a drop in with access to the lower anchor points so I went with the factory version. I also wanted to protect underneath and around the tailgate opening so I had a spray-in liner done as well. Rocks and debris chipped around the edges and tailgate of my last truck. I knew neither of the factory choices would give enough protection so I adapted my own solution. I believe this is a pretty good combo. The spray-in product called "Bullet Liner" was applied by AutoFX in Tacoma, WA. They did a good and timely job on the liner and front tinting.
Cross-Country
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One of my favorite movie lines of all time is "Why buy one when you can buy two for twice the price?" (might have been "build" rather than "buy") Can anybody name the movie?
Tuned
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More Turbo
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I've had a rubber mat over the spray in bedliner on all 3 of my previous Super Duty's, and will do it on the 4th when it gets here. The mat does help keep things in place and the spray in liners are textured and can scratch stuff in the bed. It also protect the aluminum bed if something gets dropped. I figure for under $75, it's cheap insurance.
Laughing Gas
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My last ruck had a Line-X spray in bed liner and over that I had a Bed Rug Truck Mat which turned out to be a great combination.
I never would have bought the Bed Rug for the truck but I got it has a “free gift” when I bought my Extang trifold tonneau cover from Auto Anything. The Bed Rug Mat was going for $99 at the time.
I found the combination of the spray in liner and Bed Rug to be the perfect combination for me. If I wanted to move mulch, stone, pavers, etc I would just pull out the Bed Rug. Most of the time the bed rug was in the truck and it was great when you wanted to put something in that you didn’t want to get scratched up like a bike or furniture. It was also easy on the knees.
Bob
I never would have bought the Bed Rug for the truck but I got it has a “free gift” when I bought my Extang trifold tonneau cover from Auto Anything. The Bed Rug Mat was going for $99 at the time.
I found the combination of the spray in liner and Bed Rug to be the perfect combination for me. If I wanted to move mulch, stone, pavers, etc I would just pull out the Bed Rug. Most of the time the bed rug was in the truck and it was great when you wanted to put something in that you didn’t want to get scratched up like a bike or furniture. It was also easy on the knees.
Bob
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I've had a rubber mat over the spray in bedliner on all 3 of my previous Super Duty's, and will do it on the 4th when it gets here. The mat does help keep things in place and the spray in liners are textured and can scratch stuff in the bed. It also protect the aluminum bed if something gets dropped. I figure for under $75, it's cheap insurance.
I'd never use a drop in liner. I've had beater trucks that I bought to flip. They'd usually come with the drop in. Look under and it's always like someone sanded the bed. No thanks... If you really want one just look on the side of the highway. You're likely to find one that blew out.
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Always and Never
Same here and for the same reasons. I can lay big block Chevys in the bed on the mat with no problem. Straight on spray in liner and it might slice or gouge. I moved the one in the below pics from my 04 F250 to my 05 F350 and now to my new F350. The bed shape towards the rear changed a little, but not bad. I still need to add more bed liner where Ford cheaped out between the tail gate and bed.
I'd never use a drop in liner. I've had beater trucks that I bought to flip. They'd usually come with the drop in. Look under and it's always like someone sanded the bed. No thanks... If you really want one just look on the side of the highway. You're likely to find one that blew out.
I'd never use a drop in liner. I've had beater trucks that I bought to flip. They'd usually come with the drop in. Look under and it's always like someone sanded the bed. No thanks... If you really want one just look on the side of the highway. You're likely to find one that blew out.
As to your assertions about the aeronautical affinities of drop-in liners, I have never experienced this. My previous truck was ungoverned and has definitely gone faster than our SD's will without any issues. I have seen them by the side of the road, so I know that happens but cannot speak to the circumstances or fitment issues involved. After 25 years (with a thin foam pad installed under the liner) the bed of my last truck was still painted white and devoid of rust below the drop-in liner. Of course I did clean it out occasionally. I'm sure you recall when you learned about the 7 P's. Oorah.
Cross-Country
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Some of the Rhino vs Line X debate has to come down to the installers. I've only ever done one spray in liner and it was an upgraded Line-X. It faded. Stained easily. And about a 2 square inch piece popped off the tailgate. Possibly the installer made a mistake and installed the lower grade material? Dunno but will try out a Rhino next when the F250 comes in.
Cross-Country
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Some of the Rhino vs Line X debate has to come down to the installers. I've only ever done one spray in liner and it was an upgraded Line-X. It faded. Stained easily. And about a 2 square inch piece popped off the tailgate. Possibly the installer made a mistake and installed the lower grade material? Dunno but will try out a Rhino next when the F250 comes in.
Likewise, has anybody had a similar situation with Rhino or any other and had it fixed for free, or had to pay to have it fixed?
Cross-Country
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I actually contacted the original installer in Denver to mention the issue and also the fact that it had faded out quite a lot. He had no real interest in discussing it. I use it for a work truck so shrugged my shoulders and moved on. I just made a mental note that I'd try a Rhino lining next. In 8 months when the F250 shows up, will go that route.
5th Wheeling
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I have Line-X spray in, and then used Ford Pass points to make the mat "free". So I too have both and am very happy. For the LineX Rhino discussion it really comes down to installer. Both products have their pros/cons but I would argue both will meet 95% of user needs. However, the installer can make either product good, or either product junk. Find a good installer that you are comfortable with and treats your truck well; and the product will end up great.