What is a bedliner and what does it do?
How to care for your truck’s bedliner
Final word
What is a bedliner and what does it do?
A bedliner is something that protects the bed of a truck from wear, tear and overall damage when you are hauling cargo in the back. Bedliners are considered necessary if you care about the condition of your truck and do any sort of regular or semi-regular hauling.
There are two primary types of bedliners, spray-on and drop-in. A spray-on liner lives up to its name, it is a product or series of products that get sprayed and applied to the bed of your truck. After they dry, they will form a protective seal over the bed of your truck. With a drop-in bedliner, it is a one piece, typically plastic, flat part that gets laid over the bed of your truck in order to protect it from damage and rust.
You are likely wondering, which is better, a spray-on bedliner or drop-in bedliner? Well, they both have their pros and cons. A spray-on liner will always remain in place and will likely do the best job of protecting your truck’s bed. However, it is more expensive and it will also nullify any corrosion warranty you have on the vehicle. You also will not be able to install a spray-on bedliner yourself as the process is too complex.
With a drop-in bedliner you can easily install it yourself, it will protect your corrosion warranty and it will be more affordable. But drop-in bedliners will likely allow some moisture beneath them which will allow a bit of rust. They will also be more likely to allow items to slide around in your truck’s bed more easily as their surfaces tend to be more smooth than spray-on liners.
How to care for your truck’s bedliner
Caring for your truck’s bedliner is not difficult at all. You just need to put the effort it regularly. It really just comes down to cleaning it. You should do so any time after you haul something that can get the liner dirty. You can simply clean it by using soap, water and a good brush as well as some thorough scrubbing.
If you end up spilling any chemicals during a haul, do not wait and be sure to clean it immediately. You can take your car to the car wash with a bedliner but inform them if you have a spray-on liner, so they don’t use harmful chemicals. If you have a drop-in liner, take it out before the car wash.
Final word
A bedliner is an extremely useful accessory for your truck if you do any sort of regular hauling. It will protect your truck’s bed from damage such as scratches and corrosion such as rust. There are two types of bedliners, spray-on and drop-in. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, which you choose is up to you and your needs. Drop-in liners tend to be cheaper but will allow a bit more corrosion. Finally, you should make sure that you clean your truck’s bedliner regularly to avoid any damage to it.
