drop in vs. spray in
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RE: drop in vs. spray in
We have a few trucks for work....we run the drops in because they're cheap and they resist denting....unfortunately the DO cause rust issues in the bed over time. The spray in liners resist the rust, but you can still dent stuff up. I just bought an '03 2500 as my personal rig and I have both. Overkill? maybe but It won't dent OR rust.
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RE: drop in vs. spray in
If you shop around you'll find a spray liner place that will do it for a good price. the bed of my truck was $385 out the door, but that was only the begining. Ive got Line-x sprayed on my rocker pannels as well. and from all this work I got some westin step bars and bed rails at dealer cost
I had all this done quite a few months ago, and after the beating the stuff has taken from rocks it still looks new. I'm hopeing on getting some pics this weekend to show how well Line-x holds up even on the rocker panels. plus it is still warranteed
I had all this done quite a few months ago, and after the beating the stuff has taken from rocks it still looks new. I'm hopeing on getting some pics this weekend to show how well Line-x holds up even on the rocker panels. plus it is still warranteed
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Hope its not too late to chime in here...
A good friend of mine purchased a spray-in last spring for his F250. The liner looks awesome - clean and fit appearance, which surpasses the drop-in he discarded for it. He was hauling some random junk from his brother's cabin (large tree trunk pieces, rocks, etc.) and wasn't being careless, as he loves his Ford. Well, something was put in too hard, cause there's now a big ol' dent in his bed that wouldn't have been there with a drop-in. So, his immaculate truck is now in need of a substantial repair.
So, I suppose the question becomes: Do you want a very remote chance of getting some minor surface scuffs in your bed that would cost next to nothing to fix? Or, would you prefer the equally remote chance of getting a major dent in your beloved truck that would cost you (at the very least) your deductible to fix?
Your call... good luck.
A good friend of mine purchased a spray-in last spring for his F250. The liner looks awesome - clean and fit appearance, which surpasses the drop-in he discarded for it. He was hauling some random junk from his brother's cabin (large tree trunk pieces, rocks, etc.) and wasn't being careless, as he loves his Ford. Well, something was put in too hard, cause there's now a big ol' dent in his bed that wouldn't have been there with a drop-in. So, his immaculate truck is now in need of a substantial repair.
So, I suppose the question becomes: Do you want a very remote chance of getting some minor surface scuffs in your bed that would cost next to nothing to fix? Or, would you prefer the equally remote chance of getting a major dent in your beloved truck that would cost you (at the very least) your deductible to fix?
Your call... good luck.
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RE: drop in vs. spray in
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Hope its not too late to chime in here...
A good friend of mine purchased a spray-in last spring for his F250. The liner looks awesome - clean and fit appearance, which surpasses the drop-in he discarded for it. He was hauling some random junk from his brother's cabin (large tree trunk pieces, rocks, etc.) and wasn't being careless, as he loves his Ford. Well, something was put in too hard, cause there's now a big ol' dent in his bed that wouldn't have been there with a drop-in. So, his immaculate truck is now in need of a substantial repair.
So, I suppose the question becomes: Do you want a very remote chance of getting some minor surface scuffs in your bed that would cost next to nothing to fix? Or, would you prefer the equally remote chance of getting a major dent in your beloved truck that would cost you (at the very least) your deductible to fix?
Your call... good luck.
Hope its not too late to chime in here...
A good friend of mine purchased a spray-in last spring for his F250. The liner looks awesome - clean and fit appearance, which surpasses the drop-in he discarded for it. He was hauling some random junk from his brother's cabin (large tree trunk pieces, rocks, etc.) and wasn't being careless, as he loves his Ford. Well, something was put in too hard, cause there's now a big ol' dent in his bed that wouldn't have been there with a drop-in. So, his immaculate truck is now in need of a substantial repair.
So, I suppose the question becomes: Do you want a very remote chance of getting some minor surface scuffs in your bed that would cost next to nothing to fix? Or, would you prefer the equally remote chance of getting a major dent in your beloved truck that would cost you (at the very least) your deductible to fix?
Your call... good luck.
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How did "leaves and grit" get under your liner?!? [
] With stuff underneath there, of course there will be damage. Thats like adding sand to your oil and then blaming the engine damage on the oil instead of the sand!
] With stuff underneath there, of course there will be damage. Thats like adding sand to your oil and then blaming the engine damage on the oil instead of the sand!
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Not to be a jerk, but I've known lots of people with bedliners for 10+ years who never ended up with that much junk under there. Maybe you should've cleaned it out once in a while.
I suppose its personal preference, but usually a drop-in doesn't do any damage to the bed and protects against dings and dents, while also saving you some $$ for gas!
I suppose its personal preference, but usually a drop-in doesn't do any damage to the bed and protects against dings and dents, while also saving you some $$ for gas!
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I'm just speaking from my own experience with the Toyota and the 3 F350's we have here at work (we do Landscape construction). the '04 F350 has quite a bit of paint missing from under the liner and one of the '99 is TERRIBLE. The third has a cap and doesn't get loaded LOL. I'm not saying this will happen with every truck. Just those that are worked.
These are black trucks...you can see the primer on the liner.
RJ
These are black trucks...you can see the primer on the liner.
RJ
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I have both types of bedliners, and there is no way on this planet I would do a drop again. My drop in was supposed to be a non skid liner, but it was still very slippery (could have been the brand). I have had my spray in for 2 years living in Texas and California, and I have no problems with it fading. The spray on will look nicer over time because it will not bend or warp from the weather.
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RE: drop in vs. spray in
well i've had both type of liners, and i prefer the spray in, i mean in the bed of a truck, i deal with some dents here and there, but rust is just a big no-no. yah, it may be cheaper, but in the end it could be more expensive if you have to repair all that rust, just a thought to consider.