If you just bought a new truck or just want to replace your old, warn out bed liner with something else, knowing which kind to choose can be overwhelming. How do you know what kind to choose? While all bed liners have pros and cons, it is about choosing the best bed liner for you and your life style.

Spray-on Liners

The main pro of spray-on liners are the fact that they do no slide around in the bed of your truck. Although they are not a thick as drop-in liners, the liners do provide impact absorbing protection that will help minimize minor denting. Spray-on liners are also easier to clean and available in many colors that can be customized to your truck. These liners mold to the contours of the bed and provide a weather and water tight seal without air gaps, bolts, or drill holes. Spray-in liners also provide a textured, non-skid surface that is easy to clean and repair. On the downside, these liners can’t be removed once they are put in. Hard to remove stains, such as paint, may ruin the liner by becoming permanent. These are liners that must be installed by a professional and should not be applied yourself.

Drop-in Liners

Drop-in liners are easily installed or removed from the truck bed. Their flexible material is made to provide protection from dents in the bed of your truck. They are long lasting and easy to clean. However, drop-in liners are not a permanent option for your truck bed so they can be change if they become damaged. These liners are installed by drilling holes into the truck bed and rails. If not installed correctly, the liners could become loose and scratch the paint and body of your truck. Dirt, water, debris, and sand could also cause damage under the liner. Drill holes can make the truck vulnerable to weather and could result in rust or corrosion.

If you would like to know more about which bed liner is for you, talk to the technicians at Trick Trucks to find out what is the best option for your life style.

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This article from RyanChevrolet.com tries to shed some light on this argument.

Drop-in liners have been around for decades. They are made of plastic composite and are molded for specific makes and models. Drop-in liners are designed to bend and flex, making them relatively easy to install.

However it is that same flexibility that makes installation easy that also causes the drop-in liner’s biggest drawback. The plastic liner expands and contracts with the changing weather. This causes gaps to form between the liner and the truck bed, allowing rain to seep in and form mold and/or rust.

Spray-on bed liners, meanwhile, have gained immense popularity over the past few years. There are several features that make this type of liner so intriguing, including:

1. Durability – these liners are built to last.

2. The Slide Factor – unlike drop-in liners, these liners better resist slippage.

3. Fading – these liners resist fading in the hot summer sun.

4. Versatility – these liners can be applied to most surfaces.

5. Rust Prevention – spray-on liners bond to your truck bed, meaning there is no room for rust.

If you think you could benefit from a new truck bed liner, Trick Trucks is here for you. All products can be purchased in our showroom and can be professionally installed at all of our twelve locations. If you have any questions, please contact Trick Trucks by calling 1-866-60 TRICK or click here today! Hard to find items (including grilles) are our specialty.

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