Spray in vs Drop in bed liner

[ZWARRIOR]

Hey guys, my immediate family has had 4 trucks since I can remember and they all have drop in bed liners. I am debating between Drop in or Spray in for when I order the 2021 F150, any tips between which one is better? Also can the spray in liner gets damaged can it be removed and resprayed?

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[Fredm2002]

I have had the ford spray in liner on there trucks. Never had it damaged but dealer old me that if I ever fougedit they would patch it for free, for as long as I own the truck. Never have had to do that in the 9 years.

 

[Granger Ford]

Hey guys, my immediate family has had 4 trucks since I can remember and they all have drop in bed liners. I am debating between Drop in or Spray in for when I order the 2021 F150, any tips between which one is better? Also can the spray in liner gets damaged can it be removed and resprayed?

The spray in liner should last the life of the truck unless you are extremely hard on the bed...

The old plastic slide in liners rusted the bed in weird areas where it contacted the metal and rubbed but the aluminum seems to corrode slower...

I have had the spray in liners, but have had the bedrug mat on the floor so that it is flat and cushioned...

BedRug mat

 

[igor]

The spray in liner should last the life of the truck unless you are extremely hard on the bed...

The old plastic slide in liners rusted the bed in weird areas where it contacted the metal and rubbed but the aluminum seems to corrode slower...

I have had the spray in liners, but have had the bedrug mat on the floor so that it is flat and cushioned...

BedRug mat

+1 for those bed rugs. LOVE mine

 

[executor485]

I opted to not go with the Ford spray in liner. Lots of research and experience. My 2015 had some spots that came up and peeled off on bolts, etc. Not the worst liner, but with Rhinoliner and Line-X providing a very good product and warranty for the same price, I like how they prep the area to hold the liner. Ford doesn’t perform a good prep surface and if you’re hard on the bed it is more likely to have issues.
I can’t fault Ford for the bed liner option, it works well. But for the same price, I am choosing Line-X this time around. They do a lot more prep and it’s an overall cleaner installation.

 

[ZWARRIOR]

I opted to not go with the Ford spray in liner. Lots of research and experience. My 2015 had some spots that came up and peeled off on bolts, etc. Not the worst liner, but with Rhinoliner and Line-X providing a very good product and warranty for the same price, I like how they prep the area to hold the liner. Ford doesn’t perform a good prep surface and if you’re hard on the bed it is more likely to have issues.
I can’t fault Ford for the bed liner option, it works well. But for the same price, I am choosing Line-X this time around. They do a lot more prep and it’s an overall cleaner installation.

Thank you for the advice!

 

[ldsavow]

The spray in liner should last the life of the truck unless you are extremely hard on the bed...

The old plastic slide in liners rusted the bed in weird areas where it contacted the metal and rubbed but the aluminum seems to corrode slower...

I have had the spray in liners, but have had the bedrug mat on the floor so that it is flat and cushioned...

BedRug mat

I have also had the BedRug liner on my current truck for the last 15 years!
Damn thing lasted and lasted and lasted.
Will be installing another one in my new 21 just as soon as I take delivery of it..

Makes crawling in and out of the truck MUCH nicer on my knees!!!

 

[Reeltime]

How does the bed rug hold up to abuse, hauling dirt, cinder block etc?

 

[Agashi25]

I opted for spray in. I wanted it done at factory for convenience.

 

[Granger Ford]

How does the bed rug hold up to abuse, hauling dirt, cinder block etc?

Only hauled dirt in my 2015 with it and it did fine, just did it once so I cannot attest to longevity with continued use..

The BedRug system is a tough product...

 

[currybob]

I opted to not go with the Ford spray in liner. Lots of research and experience. My 2015 had some spots that came up and peeled off on bolts, etc. Not the worst liner, but with Rhinoliner and Line-X providing a very good product and warranty for the same price, I like how they prep the area to hold the liner. Ford doesn’t perform a good prep surface and if you’re hard on the bed it is more likely to have issues.
I can’t fault Ford for the bed liner option, it works well. But for the same price, I am choosing Line-X this time around. They do a lot more prep and it’s an overall cleaner installation.

Plus with Line-X, and I assume Rhinoliner, comes with life time guarantee, the factory installed is 3 years. So for the same money, I'm doing Line-X.

 

[Ishkatan]

Only hauled dirt in my 2015 with it and it did fine, just did it once so I cannot attest to longevity with continued use..

The BedRug system is a tough product...

How is it to clean after hauling dirt and (possiblly wet) horse s...t? I regularly haul mulch and horse stuff but don't want it in a sleeping bag if I go camping in the bed, which I do.

 

[RickLightning]

How is it to clean after hauling dirt and (possiblly wet) horse s...t? I regularly haul mulch and horse stuff but don't want it in a sleeping bag if I go camping in the bed, which I do.

You're replying to a nearly 4 year old post.

Nearly every accessory is the same as the gas F-150s, and the Bedrug is no different, so there are many thousand installed. They have an FAQ on their site also. https://realtruck.com/b/bedrug/ Many people like it, I was on an F-150 forum for 10 years and it was very popular.

A quick search will show that pretty much everything comes out with Dawn and water and a power washer. Bedrug on Amazon appears to be the cheapest.


How do I clean my BedRug Product?
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The preferred method of cleaning a BedRug liner or mat is to wash it out with a garden hose or pressure washer. The BedRug Liner and Mat can also be vacuumed like carpet if you choose. For stubborn messes don't be afraid to use a light detergent and scrub brush for a deep clean

 

[Ishkatan]

You're replying to a nearly 4 year old post.

I appreciate your reply and info. The topic is still of interest for new truck owners. I got a price for Line-X and full bedrug from a local shop - over $720 for either one installed. $509 for the bedrug without installation - it is $80 cheaper from Realtruck. No significant discount on Amazon or Walmart. I decided to go with a full liner vs. just a mat. No one talks about it but material has a foam backing so it provides some insulation. I am considering buying from the local store just to support the ability to go see the stuff.

 

[RickLightning]

I appreciate your reply and info. The topic is still of interest for new truck owners. I got a price for Line-X and full bedrug from a local shop - over $720 for either one installed. $509 for the bedrug without installation - it is $80 cheaper from Realtruck. No significant discount on Amazon or Walmart. I decided to go with a full liner vs. just a mat. No one talks about it but material has a foam backing so it provides some insulation. I am considering buying from the local store just to support the ability to go see the stuff.

Bedrug is owned by Realtruck.

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