A spray on truck bed liner isn't the only bed liner, but many people like them best. They are hard to beat for looks since they give a truck a finished, custom appearance. There's more than looks to a professional spray liner though. Here are 5 ways a spray on liner may be the best choice.
Tough counts in a pickup and a bed liner can take a lot of abuse. Spray liners are tough partly because the materials is very thick, up to 1/4 inch thick. So you can beat away a lot of bedliner material before you get down to the truck bed. These liners can take a lot of abuse.
You see these coatings are a permanent addition to your truck. That way there's no need to worry about having to replace the liner. It's there to stay. A big plus to a professionally applied liner is the guarantee. Make sure it's guaranteed for the life of the truck. That way you have permanent truck bed protection. You get more than just protection too.
One other plus is the cushion feel of the bed liner. All that rubber texture in the bed coating gives cushion to cargo and makes the surface non-skid too. That way your load isn't going to be shifting around. It will stay put. There's more...
Looks isn't everything, but looks counts. See you can even get a bed liner in colors. So you can pick a color other than black to match the look of your truck. Now years ago liners tended to fade in color over time, from the sun. But anymore the coatings are UV resistant so the color stays the same for a long time. Keep the color you choose even if the bed is in the sunlight.
What if something happens? Damage that is... That's where the guarantee comes in. These coatings are repairable so they can be recoated after any damage. That means scrapes and scratches can be repaired at any time so the truck bed stays new looking.
A spray on truck bed liner isn't perfect, but it has a lot of advantages.
If you're really going to use your truck for hauling rough cargo, you might consider a plastic bed liner. That way you avoid the damage that a spray on liner will take. Sure you can repair a spray coating, but that doesn't mean it can't be damaged. A tough plastic liner is harder to damage and can be easily replaced too.