Every truck bed should have a bed liner. A suitable, quality bed liner may be a spray-on or a roll-on that can provide long-lasting protection to your vehicle.
There are two types of bed liners to choose from in the market. Drop-in bed liners are the plug-and-play kind. As the name implies, a drop-in bed liner is a mold placed on the truck bed. It is a temporary installation, whereas a spray or roll-on bed liner is a polyurethane elastomer composite applied. It can be permanent to semi-permanent.
Here are a few good and sensible reasons for investing in a truck bed liner.
Protects your haul and cargo
Installing a truck bed liner makes mobilization of fragile items a breeze. You need not worry about breakages, spillages and what-not. In addition, the truck bed liner provides a non-slip resistance for cargo brought about by the textured polyurethane material. This material is so versatile that it can also act as a shock absorber for your items in transit.
Protects the vehicle
Bed liners protect trucks. In transporting hard and corrosive materials, it is typical that dents and scratches are common in truck beds. A superior quality truck bed is resistant to dents and acts as a shield between cargo and trunk lining. Resistance to damages is one of the excellent advantages a truck liner can offer.
Ease of cleaning and maintenance
Truck beds that do not have bed liners are prone to staining. Bed liners prevent trucks from stain exposure because the material is resistant to discoloration.
Environmental factors
The harsh outdoors is always a high-risk environment for a bare truck bed. External elements such as rain, snow, and UV rays can cause adverse effects on the physical integrity of the truck. Such results are rusting and paint fading. The elastic property of truck liners significantly prevents these elements from damaging the truck bed.
Increases truck value
It is indeed true when they say that a truck liner is a good investment. A bed liner can be an added feature that can add to the resale value of the truck.
Adds aesthetic value to the truck
A professionally made bed liner, especially the spray-on type, can add beauty to the vehicle’s overall look. Spray-on and roll-on come in different colors that can also reflect the personality of the owner. Truck owners can also add their personal touch and flair with bed liners.
It is functional and practical to purchase a bed liner, mainly if you utilize your car for travel with cargo and mobilization daily. Neglecting this feature might lead to other costly expenses such as wear and tear and repainting.
Other alternative uses
There are several other uses of bed liners. More often than not, leftover paints are common. Alternative uses of leftover bed liner paint at home can be for doors, patios and decks, roofing, sheds, pool deck, waterproofing, benches, garage floors, pipes, tabletop, flatbed, soles of shoes, the interior of vehicles, and undercoating material.
Possibilities are endless, making it a worthwhile installation.
