If you are like most pickup truck owners, you haul things frequently. It could be anything from a load of firewood to a bushel of apples, or something as large as furniture or an ATV. Regardless, the loading and unloading part of whatever you carry can do some serious damage to the metal on your truck bed if you are not proactive in your protection. It is vital to your paint job and the metal itself to keep dents, dings and scrapes from allowing rust to form.
Several pickup bed truck liners are on the market to serve different purposes, but all are designed for the all-important aspect of protection. Whatever type or design you select, they all have their own benefits and principles. I will arm you with the information needed to help you make the right choice for your truck. You must first consider whether you would want a spray in liner or a form fit liner. Both of these types are permanent and cannot be removed. If you desire removable protection that you can keep if you should trade or sell your truck, you should consider a bed mat instead.
If you are considering a spray-in bed liner, you should have the option of choosing the exact color you want to match your truck and the proper texture to fit the purpose of what you will be hauling. You should also know there are differences in the quality of materials used from one company and manufacturer to another. This will affect the performance of the liner as well as the life of the protection. You will end up either being extremely satisfied or greatly ticked off if your spray liner does not protect as well as you hoped or were promised, and doesn’t last very long. This type of protection is applied by a professional using a high-pressure spray gun like the automotive body technicians use to paint vehicles. You could try this at home using an air compressor and spray gun, but the liner is very difficult to remove, so if you mess up even a little, you may be stuck with an unsightly appearance. Brush-on liners are similar and utilize a very thick paste-type paint which is brushed or rolled onto your truck bed floor. The texture of this product assists with control of movement of items within your bed while the truck is in use.
You may want to look into having a drop-in type liner. They are usually made from a durable plastic or rubber, with either a textured or smooth surface. You need to know the specific model of your truck bed because these liners are molded to fit and are held in place by the design itself, or may have adhesive or snaps to keep it in place. This type of liner can be removed. There should be places in the bottom of this type of liner to eliminate build up of water or debris between the truck bed and the liner itself. There are also Bed Rugs made of polyethylene foam topped with a polyester-type fiber carpeting. They work to eliminate scratches and would help controlling movement of items you may be hauling within the truck bed while driving.
To further confuse you, Truck Bed Mats, made from plastic, rubber or carpet, will protect the bed floor and tailgate also. They usually have a textured surface which is helpful with shifting items during transport. These can be removed easily so that a hitch or compartment is accessible. Bed mats can provide superior abrasion resistance and dents if it is made from a high strength cord-enhanced rubber compound. Make sure there is a knobby type underside or raised ribs to allow for aeration and drainage from water, which will prevent rust and mildew from forming. These types of mats could also be rolled up for storage or placed on garage floors or other work areas. Make sure you are getting a nice thick mat, not a skimpy skinny one.
Whichever type of pickup truck bed liner you choose, consider it a wise investment that will protect your truck and make hauling items easier. Some protection is always better than no protection. It is wiser to think this way when you first get your truck, rather than have an accident and be unprepared, resulting in unwanted damage. We would be very happy to assist you in choices and products at truck world accessories.com. Head on over soon.
Beware Of This When Buying A Used Pickup Truck
Of course a shiny brand new truck is a thrill for any truck lover, but if your wallet can’t deal with a big monthly payment and you still need a pickup for work or just because you want one, use the following tips to prevent getting yourself a lemon or having to sink crazy dollars into the truck right after you buy it because the seller misrepresented the vehicle.
New Year – New Truck? Top Four Best Pickups
If you are like everyone else, you may have made a resolution last New Years that you didn’t keep, which may have been to take better care of your old pickup. The up side to that is that you may be in the market for a new truck to start the New Year. Here is what the manufacturers are claiming to be the top four choices in brand new pickup trucks for 2017.
Plowing Snow With Your Pickup Truck
There is no denying that snow season has arrived. If you’re a truck owner with a snow plow, as much as you may dread all the inches of white stuff, you have to admit there is a certain appeal to the flashing strobe lights, the whine of hydraulics and the sound of steel dragging on the pavement. At times it might feel like you are playing with your favorite toy, but there is no mistaking the price and value of that toy, hence you had better know how to use it wisely and make it last. If you are new to plowing or purchasing a plow for the first time, I think you will find my information regarding features and options valuable.
