Question about spray in bed liners
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Question about spray in bed liners
What is everone's choice for spray-in bed liners? When having the liner applied, would it be better to have the bed bolts taken out before the liner is put in or to just cover them up?
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There have been a lot of posts about this debate. Some swear by Rhino, some by Line-X. I personally have Line-X and love it. It's 9 months old now and has been abused by several loads of rock, mulch, topsoil, etc. and it still looks great. I have no experience with Rhino but I gather it's pretty good, too. IMO, you won't go wrong with either.
As for the bolts...I would definitely have the bed bolts, the tie downs, and the 8 screws that attach the access panel to the inside of the tailgate removed before spraying. If you spray over them...I can imagine the many colorful words that would spew out of the person's mouth who had to try to dig them out.
Lastly, keep in mind that many shops that spray bedliners are independent...so the quality, regardless of brand, may vary greatly. I would just ask around, find someone who has had it done and likes their job...and go there.
As for the bolts...I would definitely have the bed bolts, the tie downs, and the 8 screws that attach the access panel to the inside of the tailgate removed before spraying. If you spray over them...I can imagine the many colorful words that would spew out of the person's mouth who had to try to dig them out.
Lastly, keep in mind that many shops that spray bedliners are independent...so the quality, regardless of brand, may vary greatly. I would just ask around, find someone who has had it done and likes their job...and go there.
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Dealer threw mine in for free...so I can't help you there. I know it does vary depending where you are in the country.
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Thanks anyway. My dealer put an OEM in it for free. Sure wish I could have traded it for a spray-in instead.
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The OEM drop-in bedliners are pretty good as far as drop-ins go. If it's still in decent shape, maybe you could sell it and use the $$ towards a spray in. If you search the forum, I think there were some posts in the past where some folks posted how much they paid.
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Originally Posted by dewyrussler
There have been a lot of posts about this debate. Some swear by Rhino, some by Line-X. I personally have Line-X and love it. It's 9 months old now and has been abused by several loads of rock, mulch, topsoil, etc. and it still looks great. I have no experience with Rhino but I gather it's pretty good, too. IMO, you won't go wrong with either.
As for the bolts...I would definitely have the bed bolts, the tie downs, and the 8 screws that attach the access panel to the inside of the tailgate removed before spraying. If you spray over them...I can imagine the many colorful words that would spew out of the person's mouth who had to try to dig them out.
Lastly, keep in mind that many shops that spray bedliners are independent...so the quality, regardless of brand, may vary greatly. I would just ask around, find someone who has had it done and likes their job...and go there.
As for the bolts...I would definitely have the bed bolts, the tie downs, and the 8 screws that attach the access panel to the inside of the tailgate removed before spraying. If you spray over them...I can imagine the many colorful words that would spew out of the person's mouth who had to try to dig them out.
Lastly, keep in mind that many shops that spray bedliners are independent...so the quality, regardless of brand, may vary greatly. I would just ask around, find someone who has had it done and likes their job...and go there.
Prices 350-450 for black with color another 100.
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I got a local brand spray on bed liner. It's holding up pretty good. I got it about a month ago, paid $260 for it with lifetime warranty. I've been using the bed like crazy since then. Bikes, furniture, appliciances all have taken a ride in the back. On another note, the 6.5' bed seems to be the perfect size. Check out pics of the spray on below.
http://www.lovehatetragedy.net/fte/images/DSC01984.jpg
http://www.lovehatetragedy.net/fte/images/DSC01986.jpg
http://www.lovehatetragedy.net/fte/images/DSC01988.jpg
http://www.lovehatetragedy.net/fte/images/DSC01984.jpg
http://www.lovehatetragedy.net/fte/images/DSC01986.jpg
http://www.lovehatetragedy.net/fte/images/DSC01988.jpg
