Mopar Bed Liner kit

[Limitless]

test drove a gladiator a couple of days ago and saw that it had a good bedliner on it; looked as if it was not sprayed.
my interest grew; anyone else know of this?

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[bgenlvtex]

I have had hard liners in two trucks, both cracked and both chewed every last bit of paint off of the raised ribs in the bed. You'll also still need a rubber mat on top of that because they are slicker than snot on a door knob

 

[Limitless]

a little plasti dip base coat can help with that?

 

[Jeepers!]

Drop-in bedliners are the worst

 

[Limitless]

I have no prior experience, as have not owned a truck before.

but as prior poster mentioned, one con is beating up of paint / slippage, I can see that.
but as mentioned, a layer of plasti dip likely to mitigate that.

what are other cons of drop in liner for this newbie to trucks.

 

[bgenlvtex]

a little plasti dip base coat can help with that?

Until it ground it off it would. Dirt gets between the liner and the bed and then it's like an ultrasonic polisher or something.

A hard liner would be a hard pass for me.

 

[Jeepers!]

I have no prior experience, as have not owned a truck before.

but as prior poster mentioned, one con is beating up of paint / slippage, I can see that.
but as mentioned, a layer of plasti dip likely to mitigate that.

what are other cons of drop in liner for this newbie to trucks.

@bgenlvtex covered it. Dirt and water getting in-between the liner and the bed will cause scratches, chipping, and rust. I don't know if plastidip would work. But why plastidip and get a drop-in when you could just get a spray-in?

 

[Limitless]

Im glad you asked,

1) Id like to keep things reversible in case of unforeseen.
2) Plasti dip is cheap and reversible. This drop in is cheap.
3) I anticipate responses that combined the cost of two > line x.
4) see 1.

 

[bgenlvtex]

Im glad you asked,

1) Id like to keep things reversible in case of unforeseen.
2) Plasti dip is cheap and reversible. This drop in is cheap.
3) I anticipate responses that combined the cost of two > line x.
4) see 1.

It would only be reversible from the perspective that you could take the liner out, but the bed will be chewed up when you do.

I discovered this when both of mine cracked, both of which came in the truck new on Dodge trucks.

I understand your interest in keeping cost down, I'm just telling you what to expect.

 

[rvillano8188]

Im glad you asked,

1) Id like to keep things reversible in case of unforeseen.
2) Plasti dip is cheap and reversible. This drop in is cheap.
3) I anticipate responses that combined the cost of two > line x.
4) see 1.

I have not heard anything positive about drop in liners since...well...ever. How much money are you really going to save? And what circumstance would require you to remove your Bedliner? That’s what I’m really interested in.

 

[Limitless]

It would only be reversible from the perspective that you could take the liner out, but the bed will be chewed up when you do.

I discovered this when both of mine cracked, both of which came in the truck new on Dodge trucks.

I understand your interest in keeping cost down, I'm just telling you what to expect.

I have not heard anything positive about drop in liners since...well...ever. How much money are you really going to save? And what circumstance would require you to remove your Bedliner? That’s what I’m really interested in.

I should clarify that I am ok with cost of spray in liner.
I see more value in spraying the bed with a plasti dip pre coat and utilizing a drop in bed liner.
If drop in bed liner fails in any scenario, I still have protection from underlying plasti dip coat.
I have used plasti dip since 2011; when applied right; it held up to elements for years on multiple vehicles. Use pressure washer diligently.

And what circumstance would require you to remove your Bedliner? That’s what I’m really interested in.

I may want liner/protection today; but I don't know tomorrow.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

I should clarify that I am ok with cost of spray in liner.
I see more value in spraying the bed with a plasti dip pre coat and utilizing a drop in bed liner.
If drop in bed liner fails in any scenario, I still have protection from underlying plasti dip coat.
I have used plasti dip since 2011; when applied right; it held up to elements for years on multiple vehicles. Use pressure washer diligently.



I may want liner/protection today; but I don't know tomorrow.

There will be zero points in time where a bedliner isn’t preferred over a bedliner unless you’re time capsule’ing your gladiator for 20+ years

 

[WXman]

Drop-in plastic bedliner cons:

-Can tear. I saw one get shredded when my FIL loaded a garden tiller into his truck once.

-Can cause fires. The plastic generates a lot of static electricity and if you load gas cans in the bed they can ignite under certain conditions.

-Are slippery. They usually need a rubber mat laid on them so items don't slide around in the bed. However, depending on what you're hauling you may WANT your items to slide easily.

-Holds water. Usually, you'll need to drill holes to let water drain. Lots of these don't have drains pre-installed.


Drop-in plastic bedliner pros:

-Cheap.

-Can be removed.

-Protects sheet metal and bed floor from dents better if you throw heavy items in the truck.

 

[Mrpre10der]

Drop-in plastic bedliner cons:

-Can tear. I saw one get shredded when my FIL loaded a garden tiller into his truck once.

-Can cause fires. The plastic generates a lot of static electricity and if you load gas cans in the bed they can ignite under certain conditions.

-Are slippery. They usually need a rubber mat laid on them so items don't slide around in the bed. However, depending on what you're hauling you may WANT your items to slide easily.

-Holds water. Usually, you'll need to drill holes to let water drain. Lots of these don't have drains pre-installed.


Drop-in plastic bedliner pros:

-Cheap.

-Can be removed.

-Protects sheet metal and bed floor from dents better if you throw heavy items in the truck.

i did some research and went with bullet bed liner instead of linex .very happy with product and a lot cheaper .guy in yonkers ny wanted 750 for the premium liner compared to the 525 for bullet and in my opinion mine had a little better thickness.

 

[JCJeep1]

I would look at this a different way given the details provided. - Why don't you like the idea of a Spray in / on bedliner? - I keep seeing mention of prepping bed with Plastidip - It would seem to me given the almost universal dislike / value on a drop in - and relative cost - that a spray in liner / roll on liner for that matter - becomes defacto best choice. So instead of guessing - What are your limitations / requirements and expectations - then let the gang chew on them for a response -

Personally i dont think it will change many of the responses - but atleast it focus's the discussion a bit.

Cheers - Happy Monday

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