I'm picking up my new '04 tomorrow and the first thing I want to do to it is get the windows tinted and install a bedliner. I called around today for a spray-in and they are asking $450 for a Line-X plus an additional $250 if I want it in yellow.

I'm beginning to think I should just stick with a Bedrug since that is the bedliner I have had on my last 3 trucks. It's much cheaper and easy to install. I don't even plan on looking at hard plastic drop-ins.

How much did you guys pay for your bedliners and what type do you have? I was also wondering on how you are liking them.

 

Have the BedRug and really like it so far...

 

Are you using the Bedrug in an open bed?

I had a Bedrug on my 03 longbed, but I also had a SnugLid on it, so it wasn't exposed much to the environment.

I'm just wondering how these things do when exposed to environment and heavy bed use.

 

I was quoted $430 for a Rhino $60 more for the rails and $250 more if I wanted a custom color. I think I am still going with the Rhino.

 

I had my first Bedrug in a 2000 GMC Sierra Z-71 with an exposed bed for 3 years. It never faded and was very easy to clean. I even have an ATV that I would put on it regularly covered in mud.

I had the next Bedrug on my 2001 and 2003 Lightning. The same Bedrug was used and stood up to the ATV again. I usually had my soft tonneau cover over it, but I also still hauled stuff. I would have rusty car parts here and there, but just hose it off. The brown rust leftovers rinsed off with a cinch. I'm very satisfied with the Bedrug, but I keep how great these spray-in liners are so I was going to try to go with one of those on this truck. I also wanted something that would match the paint, but according to cost, I think I'm sticking with the Bedrug.

It doesn't seem anyone can get a spray-in with a custom color for less than $500.

 

Checked on Rhino on Monday. They were in the mid 3's for black extra $100 for dark grey. Said it was a special going right now and might work out the same deal when my truck comes in

 

I got a free Ford bedliner. Love it, works great, looks great. Can't beat free. I think the dealership had a deal going for $100.00 too, but like I said Ford bought mine.

 

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For anyone that has used a drop-in bedliner, is there really a difference between the models that are out there (Duraliner, Pendaliner, Ford logod, etc.)? Or are they all basically the same? Are there any issues with using certain bed liners and toneau covers?

It looks like based on cost right now, I will be going with a drop-in and possibly replacing it in the future with a spray-in if it is ever an issue.

 

that is how I felt. If the bedliner screwed up my bed, I put an X in

 

I had a drop-in liner in my 2000 truck. I looked at several brands and found that the Ford/Duraliner was the thickest, quality piece. It vibrated over bumps immediately. I bought a product called a Paint Saver pad. It goes under the bed liner and cushions the interaction. It is made to prevent the plastic liner from rubbing the paint off of the bed, but it also stopped the noise. When I removed my liner to install it after about 100 miles, the vibration and rubbing had already worn off the paint on all of the high spots of contact. If I ever had a plastic liner again, I would install a similar insulating product before it ever touched the bed paint. Since that time, I have found a cheaper product that can be custom sized; it's called wood flooring underlayment from Lowes or Home Depot.

 

Would it be feasible/possible to put the factory rubber bed mat under the drop in liner? Seems to me this would easily protect the bed, and still be considerably cheaper than a Line X.

 

Yeah, I mean having a bedliner that rubs paint off seems to be just as bad as having the guy who sprays in a bedliner sanding it all down before applying the spray-in liner. Might as well install a drop-in liner for the time being and allow it to do the sanding for you.

 

Max,
Is that the roll of thin foam stuff you are talking about from Home Depot, or the roll of plastic which looks similar to trash bags?
What is the Paint saver pad made of?
I was thinking that maybe roofing tar paper (material used under shingles on a house) might work too.

 

Hi ! I'm referring to the thin, high density foam. It's like 3/16" or so. What I saw was clear/white in color. It's almost exactly what the Paint Saver looks like, except the Paint Saver is black. I think that the underlayment is better because you can custom fit it. With the Paint Saver, you get the size that they choose for you. With the underlayment, you can duct tape together whatever suits you. I wanted more on the fender wells, sides, and front. I don't know how tar paper would perform fitting fender well curves or what it's abrasive nature or cleanliness would be. Here's the link for the PaintSaver product; it does work as advertised.
www.paintsaver.net