Bed mat or liner that will not scratch paint?
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Bed mat or liner that will not scratch paint?
I'm putting the finishing touches on the restoration of my '89 Pickup which I've had, well, since 1989!
I'd like to put some kind of protector in the bed (either a mat or liner) but want something that won't scratch the new paint. Not going to be doing any heavy hauling or anything, but I need something for the occasional grocery run etc.
Any suggestions?
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I'd like to put some kind of protector in the bed (either a mat or liner) but want something that won't scratch the new paint. Not going to be doing any heavy hauling or anything, but I need something for the occasional grocery run etc.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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ive never seen a drop in plastic liner that didnt scratch the paint underneath it. They get dirt and what not trapped in there and itll eventually wear through the paint unless you take it out and clean everything all the time. id just go with a rubber mat if your not going to be hauling much, its alot easier on the paint and alot easier to take out and clean.
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ive never seen a drop in plastic liner that didnt scratch the paint underneath it. They get dirt and what not trapped in there and itll eventually wear through the paint unless you take it out and clean everything all the time. id just go with a rubber mat if your not going to be hauling much, its alot easier on the paint and alot easier to take out and clean.
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rubber horse mat would be my choice over the stock rubber mats since they're heavier and would add a good amt of weight in the bed for wet weather. btw, i've got the factory plastic bedliner and took it off last season to hose out all the compost that fell through the tie-down access holes - my paint still looks pretty good and there isn't much wear in the paint at all. most noticeable spots are on the high points of the corrugated bed and that's it. you'd think there would be wear along the bedrail, but not on mine. you could always install a plastic bed liner with some sort of material between the two to save the paint, like that pad that goes under Pergo/laminate flooring.
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