Truck Bed

This truck bed liner review compares do it yourself bed liner kits with professional spray-on liner. In each category several brands compared and contrasted.

Professional spray-on bed liner.

Advantages.

Protects bed from damage caused by moisture and rust.
Thick, durable coatings protect bed from minor impacts.
Unharmed by gas, diesel, many chemicals.
Many include UV inhibitors to protect theagainst fading from sunlight.
Repairable.


Fast application, it takes only two to three hours.
Guaranteed.


Some are available in several colors.

Disadvantages.

Costs up to $ 700.

Bed Liner in a Kit (Do It Yourself).

Advantages.

Cost $ 100 to $ 200
Can do individual parts or pieces.
Allows you to do it yourself () for us sober, cheap individualists.
Looks almost like a professional sprayJob.
Can be sprayed, brushed or rolled.

Disadvantages.

Thin coat lightly damaged.
May peel if surface poorly prepared.
More tendency to fade in color.
Preparation takes time and elbow grease.
Potential for chaos if you are coating, if you do not get it.
Available in only a few colors.

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Rhino Linings.

Over 2 million installations. In the economysince 1988. Local franchisees worldwide. Guaranteed protection. The installation takes about 2 hours. Now there are three different types of coatings and different textures. Offers colors. Thick rubber-like hard surface up to about 1 / 4 inch thick. Der Standard.

Line-X.

Similar to Rhino for cost and application procedures. Line-X generally has a finer structure. Spray can of different thickness. Many merchants. Like Rhino can be easily repaired.Guaranteed.

Speedliner.

Since 1995 has offered a competitive product. A urethane material sprayed with conventional spray equipment. Thick layer should be stronger than the competition and a better UV resistance. Many merchants.

Many others.

There are many other competitors with similar products and processes. Some were started by former employees of these companies or others.

Bed Liner Kit in a truck bed linerReview.

Herculine.

Seems to be the most commonly available. Provides a set that all deliveries are to be fitted to a bed. Polyurethane coating is to be injected that is brushed or rolled. Said to be, up to 5 times as thick as the competition. Comes in red, gray and black. Dries in about 4 hours. Be easily repaired. Like all other products of this type, surface preparation is of crucial importance. Poor surface preparation is the most likely cause for the failure. Kit is over$ 100.

Plasti-kote.

A division of Varathan. Brush, roller or spray. The texture is non-slip rubber granules. Recommended surfaces for paint factory. Warning that they will not wrinkle or lift-original paint finishes. I would guess that could make a mark, dass comes not only in a gallon can but also in an aerosol can especially useful for touch-up. About to end $ 60 per gallon.

Magna Liner.

Kit available to all supplies (except acetoneSolvents for cleaning) for an 8-foot cargo area exit. Suitable for 1 1 / 4 liter. Also includes a special primer designed for roller application. Said to be from UV stable polyurethanes are formulated to keep the surface black and shiny and resist graying. Kit will cost you around $ 200.

Whether you choose a professional spray-on liner or do it yourself roll-on kit, you can get a truck bed liner that protects your truck and make it look likegreat.