After spending tens of thousands of dollars for the pickup truck you’ve always wanted, it’s up to you to protect your truck. I buy different types of bed liners, and it’s sometimes difficult to decide which type of pickup truck is right. The first step in buying a bed liner is to educate yourself about the available options; then what to look for in quality work.
The following information provides more detailed descriptions including the positives and negatives of different types of pickup truck bed liners. This information will help you make a well-informed decision before purchasing a tow truck.
Considerations Before Choosing a Bed Liner
Before you decide on a bed liner for your pickup truck, you need to think about how often you think about actually using the pickup truck for transportation and what you think about transportation in the pickup truck. A simple mat might be all you need for your pickup truck bed, or you might want to consider a heavy-duty shower-in liner.
Quality First
No matter what type of liner you want for your pickup truck, make sure you get one that is high quality. There is no sense in investing in a product if you are buying something that is not going to last as long as you own your truck. Low-quality products peel, chip, age, or crack. If water gets trapped under the bed liner, the customer could repair the rust beyond.
Spray-in Bed Liners
Spray-on liners take a lot of abuse, and the spray-on variety is a great choice if your truck bed is already damaged. This type of product protects the metal quite a bit, and is the best choice if you plan to do a lot of transportation. With a spray liner you can use a truck that is meant to be used without the hassle of causing dents and scratches.
Spray-in layer liners are very expensive, but this type of investment is a good one because a high-quality spray-in liner will actually last longer. Also, spray-in products are available in colors other than black, and the color might match your pain.
Throw-In Bed Liners
Throw in bed liners are reasonably priced, and are usually around $200 less than the shower variety. This is a good investment if you don’t plan to keep your truck for more than four or five years . Many drop-in bed liners eventually crack when exposed to the elements.
Usage and exposure are two important points to consider when deciding on the type to buy. A bed liner that will not be exposed to the elements as long as it is covered, nor will a liner be used to transport stones, bricks, construction equipment, or other heavy items.
For years past, drop-in bed liners have been known to warp and leak. A leaking bed liner was eventually removed due to bed rust. Although they have improved a lot over the years, this type is still not as strong as the rain variety.
Mats
Bed blankets are by far the cheapest types of bed liners, and are great for light duty transportation. When buying a bed mat, pay close attention to the thickness of the mat you are considering. Floor mats that look like the real deal may not be if they aren’t thick enough to fit on your truck let alone protect it.
Another great thing about the mat is that you can roll it up and remove it whenever you want. Your investment can go with you when you sell your truck.
Bed Liners Material
The bed liners are made of super soft and very thick material, but don’t let the softness of the bed liners fool you into thinking they are not strong. Extra strong material, waterproof, amazingly resistant to wear. From a truck to bedding material, it’s great for transporting furniture that needs to stay in place, and this is a great product to consider if you’re in the market for a bed liner.
On the downside, this type is one of the most expensive types available, but if you’ve already invested thousands of dollars in a new truck, this type is worth a second look. Check out the bedding materials at your local dealer to see if this type meets your particular needs.
