Does anyone have any history with installing bed liners. What types do you recommend...what types to stay away from...what are the pros and cons of the different types...I have an 8 foot box which is severly banged up. A bedliner would improve the look and hopefully add to the resale value. Are there any good web links with useful info on this?

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Bed Liners...you can get a lot of different opinions on that one. My 97 had a Ford bedliner in it when I bought it, Duraliner I think. It now covers up stuff that has to sit outside of the garage at times. Don't get me wrong it is a good heavy guage plastic and looked good, but slippery when wet. Anything you hauled in it had to be secured or it slid everywhere. Some people say they are no good and trap moisture, I say only if your drains are clogged.
I have seen the Rino liner in several trucks and it IS tough, but the finished job is only as good as the prep work.
I took my liner out and install the bed rug (JCW on line) and installed a Roll n Lock system. That way what I have in the bed of my truck stays mine when I am not around my truck. It is easy to clean, resists oils and gas, dries super fast, very cushioned to walk and sit on and any velcro (hook side) strips will tack down most light stuff since it acts like the other half of the velcro system.
So the big factor here I think would be what are you putting in your truck bed (old oily engine blocks (not a big chance for rusting there) either bed liner system would work (plastic or paint on), dirt,grit and leaves (constantly making sure your drains are open if you have no bed liner) I would go with the hard plastic drop in, or just ride around and look good (how much you willing to spend)?

 

Thanks All4RD. What I haul is mostly lumber and tires. However our winter temps go down to -40 (Canada's North). I would be willing to spend up to $300 or so US$.

 

I would go with the spray on or roll on bed liner. Looks good, protects your bed (scuffs and scratching) you also get non-slip finish. But make sure if you do it yourself to do good prep work and follow the drying temps and times. If your not into all that work, look for someone who does the Rino liner in your area. It is tough and I do belive it comes in more colors than black if that makes a difference.
Just make sure your drain holes stay open and clean.

 

i've read here that a lot of people like the line-x spray on liner.

 

Line-X is the way to go worth the extra couple of bucks

 

I'd agree with all4rd on the bed liner comments. My plastic bed liner is very slick, even when dry. There are some guys at work who have rolled on their own coatings, and they both wish they had spent more time on prep work beforehand.

 

go with the spray on, you wont be disappointed, worth every penny