Propickup Digital Magazine
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BUYER'S GUIDE The floor and the various pieces for the bulkhead, sides and tailgate are held in place by hook-and-loop fasteners in both models. The BedRug liners are offered in an ash-gray color and the BedTred comes in black. Both can also be easily removed when the truck is traded in or sold. Both DualLiner and BedRug modular liners tout a tight, custom fit that is said to prevent chaffing, and both offer softer, impactcushioning floor protection that is easier on the knees than either a drop-in or a spray-type liner. As with the simple rubber mat, these liners also offer some protection to the cargo itself, preventing scuffs to items such as furniture, appliances and electronics. Because of their thick, ribbed construction, drop-in liners provide the best dent protection. They can also be removed with relative ease. (Photo courtesy of Penda) fitted polyethylene pieces that snap into place over the front bulkhead and under the bed rails and bolt to the tailgate. The bottom of the rubber mat includes raised beads to allow for air flow and water drainage, and the various pieces can be quickly removed for cleaning or to restore the bed to unlined condition for resale. As with the drop-in units, the DualLiner is available only in black. The BedRug and BedTred products, both manufactured by BedRug, are made from composite material that uses an extrudedfoam base. In the BedRug version, the base is matted to a carpet-like covering made from polypropylene; it's impervious to acids, dirt, petroleum products and the like. With the BedTred, the foam is covered with a thermal plastic composite. SPRAY-ONS On the other hand, spray-on liner brands such as Bullet, Line-X, Rhino, Scorpion and Toff tend to be rugged, with a decidedly granular surface. As the name implies, a spray-on liner is applied as a liquid and then cures to a seamless coating. Most spray-on liners are composed of polyurethanes and polyureas, which are also used to formulate many high-performance adhesives and sealants. These polymers are blended with granules of rubber or other additives to create a slip-resistant texture. About two hours of prep work must be performed on a truck bed in order for the coating to adhere properly. Poor prep means a poor result. The prep begins with a thoroughly scuffing of the factory clearcoat paint to remove the gloss where the liner will be applied. The substrate is then cleaned with a solvent such as xylene or acetone to remove any residual grease, oil or rust. PRODUCT GUIDE Duraliner BedRug Bedliner Penda offers the Duraliner drop-in bedliner. Penda says that its durable, UV-protected material offers best-in-class skid resistance that protects the truck and cargo. Information: penda.com, 800-356-7704. BedRug Bedliner looks and feels like carpet but is made of 100-percent polypropylene and is designed for exterior use. BedRug is water- and stain-resistant, and even holds up to bleach, oil, and battery acid. Custom fit, maintains the original shape and features of the truck bed. Information: : bedrug.com, 800-462-8435. Grizzly Grip DualLiner Grizzly Grip is used for many surfaces, including truck bed liners, s, boat decks and more. There are two o different nonslip coatings: a flexible le aromatic urethane for indoor use and a less-flexible aliphatic urethane for outdoors. Grizzly Grip says that its aliphatic urethane will l not fade or yellow. Information: grizzlygrip.com, 800-270-0777. DualLiner is a five-piece bedliner system that provides hard, custom fit-dent protection for the truck and its cargo. The thermoformed bulkhead, sides and tailgate and heavy-duty ZeroSkid rubber floor install in seconds. DualLiner offers UV protection and is backed by a lifetime warranty. Information: dualliner.com, 800-992-1949. BedTred BedRug says that its BedTred is made of 1/4-inch exclusive TPO composite bonded to a layer of waterproof closed-cell foam and backed by a nonwoven fiber surface for heavy-duty truck bed protection. It fits the contour and shape of the bed and features a textured, nonskid surface. Information: bedrug.com, 800-462-8435. 22 PROPICKUP Buyer's Guide 2012 ProTecta Heavyweight Bedmat at ProTecta heavyweight bedmat povides supeerior abrasion resistance and tear strength. Manuactured from Nyracord, a highstrength, cord-enhanced rubber compound, d, ProTecta bedmat will not rust, crack or break, even in extreme temperatures, and it can take the punishment of daily use in harsh environments, including most chemical spills. Information: 800-331-0775.