So you got the pickup truck of your dreams and now you’re ready to haul some cargo in Phoenix, AZ.  There are two main categories of liners.  In this article we will examine which is the best truck bedliner.  The two main categories of bedliners are spray in and drop in bedliners.

Truck bed advantages

You’ve just spent a solid 40 grand on a new pickup truck and you might be asking yourself, why would I need to spend even more money having a liner installed on my truck.  It’s simple; they protect the cargo, the truck, and you.

Protecting Cargo in the Bed – You brought a pickup truck and you got it for a reason, to haul cargo in Mesa, AZ.  A truck bedliner can help you get the job done much more efficiently and safely.  Pickup trucks come usually come from the factory with just a painted box for the pickup bed.  With the clear coat paint jobs that are applied they are a very slick surface.  If you’re transporting something heavy, like appliances or furniture, the last thing you need is for the items to be shifting during transport.  As much as you use tie downs and secure your loads, there still can be shifting in place during transport which can allow the items to rub against the edges of your truck bed and potentially damage their surfaces.  So you might end up getting home with that bright and shiny stainless steel new French door refrigerator, and it’s already got dents or abrasions.   Having the non slip surface that a liner will afford will mean moving cargo much more safely, and protect your investments.

Protecting your Truck Bed – Both bedliner types have the advantage of protecting your truck bed from items being dropped in while doing a job and causing dents, and from having to slide larger, heavier items in and up against the cab end of the truck bed and getting scratches in the paint.  They can also vibrate and lean in their cargo straps and carve into your paint.  Many people take their liners right up to, and sometimes over the edge of the truck bed to ensure that more of the truck is covered and people dropping tools, or other items over the side aren’t scaring the bed caps.

Protecting Other Truck Surfaces – Some people take it a step further and even apply spray on bedliner to other motor vehicles, or surfaces of their trucks for a protected and customized look.  This can include bumpers, steps, grilles and much more.

Spray in Truck Bedliner

There are multiple advantages of Spray In Truck Bedliners over Drop In Bedliners

Fits perfectly – Because a spray on truck bedliner is applied directly to the pickup truck bed it ensures the perfect fit without the chance of gaps behind the other options.

Durability – Spray on bedliner is designed to be durable.  Not only to your cargo needs, but weathering.  With the heat of summer drop in bedliners have a tendency to warp in the heat, they can also crack and fade.  If you have a cracked drop in bedliner you will have to deal with repairs or just plain replace it.  After replacing a few drop in bedliners, you will have spent more than if you had just got a spray in bedliner to start with.  So spray in bedliner holds its color better, doesn’t crack in the heat, won’t warp like your plastic drop in bedliners, and ultimately can save you money in the long run.

Better Bed Protection – Since the spray on truck bedliner is applied directly to the truck bed it doesn’t allow water from coming in contact with the truck bed.  This means that your metal stays dry and corrosion free.  Drop in liners have holes in the plastic which rain water can get into and have a hard time drying without direct sunlight and air.

Ease of care – Drop in liners in addition to having problems with water retention require cleaning under them of dirt and sand out.  And with the haboobs here in Phoenix we all know there is a lot of sand flying around from time to time.  Left unchecked sand and dirt can cause abrasions to your truck bed and mean damage that you were trying to avoid in the first place.

Customized Appearance – Spray on liners offer flexibility in choices of color, and with a custom fit you’ve got a custom look.  People pay loads of money on their wheels and tires, some sets can cost 5,000+.  A custom color liner is much less money and has a big visual impact.

No attachment holes – Spray in liners are applied like a paint and don’t require any drilling or screws.  Drop in bedliners must be attached with screws and drilling which means possible corrosion points.

Increased resale value – Everyone eventually ends up trading or selling their pickup truck.  When it comes to trade value, a spray in bedliner is a plus.  Not only because its better looking but because it has done a better job actually protecting the truck.  They are typically in great condition and will mean more money in trade, or more money if you just sell the truck yourself.

If you’re ready to protect your investments, the truck and the cargo, it’s time to give Cliff’s Welding a call and get your truck bedliner installed.  Give them a call at 480-832-0570 or visit us at our shop in Mesa, AZ.