To keep your pickup’s bed in good shape while hauling heavy materials, you need a quality bedliner to protect the paint job and the metal. The two most common types are the spray bedliner and the drop-in. Truckshop USA, the premier dealer of truck accessories in Stevens Point, WI, explains below their differences and the pros and cons of each. For two decades, this locally-owned and -operated business has specialized in quality towing equipment, toolboxes, truck bed caps, bug shields, and bedliners, as well as same-day installation of your purchase.

The Pros & Cons of Spray Bedliners

These are extremely durable and offer a variety of textures to meet your needs. With the right preparation, they adhere well to steel and create a watertight seal; no moisture can trickle past it to dampen and corrode the truck bed. Installation also allows for versatility; you can spray bedrails and tailgates to protect them from dings and scratches. However, this cannot be removed once it is installed. Finally, installation requires the factory finish of your truck bed be sanded off and this bedliner costs between $300 and $700 to install correctly.

The Pros & Cons of Drop-in Bedliners

Drop-in bedliners are less expensive (between $50 and $400). Unlike spray bedliners, they are easily replaceable and require little effort and no prep work to install, so you can often do it yourself. Rubber offers a great non-skid surface, while plastic bedliners feature ribbed flooring to promote water drainage. However, rubber liners are simple mats that don't protect the sides, front, or tailgate, and plastic liners can trap water that will eventually cause the truck bed to rust. Plastic drop-in bedliners are also sometimes noisy at highway speeds.

Truckshop USA, a renowned truck accessories dealer in Stevens Point, WI, offers both drop-in and spray bedliners to accommodate any need. Visit their website for contact details, or call (715) 342-9150 to speak to a friendly, knowledgeable sales representative.