Propickup Digital Magazine
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of the two and quickly snap into position. Drop-in liners come with a tailgate protector that bolts into place using the original tailgate screws. The only prep required for installation is a thorough cleaning of the bed to remove dirt and debris. Because of their thick, ribbed construction, drop-in liners provide the best dent protection, but that thickness also diminishes the cargo area slightly. The surface of some drop-ins is also rather slick, so slippage can be an issue (though Penda touts its Skid Resistor liner as having overcome that drawback). Another long-standing disadvantage of drop-ins is that dirt and moisture may be trapped under the liner, abrading the truck's paint as the liner vibrates. In extreme cases, the bared metal can then rust. But Penda says that the ribbed-floor construction of its liners allows free flow of water under the plastic, so routine washing cleans out any debris. Penda also manufactures many of the OEM drop-in liner products, and all Pendaliner and Duraliner products are made to OEM specifications. The benefit of buying a liner with a new-truck purchase is that the product is covered by the factory warranty and PRODUCT GUIDE The least expensive option can be financed as part of the vehicle is the simple rubber mat. Tailored to specific makes and purchase price. models, mats cushion not only There are also some inexpensive the bed floor but also offer drop-in liners, but the adage that you some protection to the cargo. (Photo courtesy of Koneta) get what you pay for holds true. The type, thickness and design of the material used to fabricate the liner dictate how well it fits. A snug fit produces less vibration and may eliminate abrasion to the bed's paint. Al's Liner Al's Liner is a premium-grade truck bed liner kit specifically designed for the do-it-yourselfer. Al's is sold in black, gray y and tan colors, but can also be e custom-colored by simply adding any color into the mixture. . Al's can be brushed, rolled or sprayed on. Information: alsliner.com, 800-999-6841. CUTTIN' A RUG Other removable options include modular liners such as the DualLiner, the BedRug and the BedTred. These products include a rubber or composite mat-type floor along with separate pieces for the bed sides and the tailgate. The DualLiner combines a 3/8-inch-thick rubber mat with rigid, Diamond Liners Toff Bedliner Diamond Liners is an applicator of hot sprayed-on bedliners in Santa Fe Springs, California. The company also distributes chemical systems and is an authorized Graco distributor for equipment, parts and service. New businesses, OEMs, independents and franchisees are welcome to call upon Diamond Liners for services. Information: diamondliners.com, 562-781-1045, 800-543-1212. Toff spray-on bedliners are tailored to give extreme durability as well as skid resistance to keep all items s in place. Toff bedliners are currently being applied by Ford, Nissan, and Mazda models. The bedliners are 100-percent isoelastomer that bonds directly to the on: m 800-426-8633. 0 42 633. 2 bed of the truck. Information: toffliners.com, 800-426-8633 H li Truck Bed Liners Herculiner T kB dLiners i ine Rhino Linings Herculiner is a do-it-yourself bedliner made from a liner i polyurethane formula. Available at leading retaill ers for under $100, Herculiner provides a skidovides skid s resistant finish that bonds to virtually any tually surface, including metal, concrete, e, wood, rubber, and plastic. It's said d to be ideal for automotive, home and e d industrial applications. Information: ion: herculiner.com, 877-437-2854. Reflex Spray-on Truck Liners Reflex spray-on truck liners are applied up to 1/4-inch thick, forming a watertight, durable liner that won't crack, peel or warp and protects the bed from abrasion and rust. The Reflex bed liner provides a rubbery, nonslip, textured surface that grips cargo and holds it in place. Information: reflextruckliners.com, 800-339-9701. Rhino Linings provides five different retail products to meet varying needs, including HardLine, TuffGrip, SolarMax, Rhino Hybrid and Rhino Extreme. The liners are said to provide a high level of corrosion resistance not just for trucks but for a wide range of other accessories and vehicles. Information: rhinolinings.com, 800-422-2603. P d li Pendaliner Penda says that it offers value without compromising quality with its Pendaliner drop-in bedliner. The durable polyethylene material provides solid protection n against dents and scratches, and vehicle-specific molds ensure an exact fit. Information: penda.com, , 800-356-7704.