Which Type Of Bedliner Is Best?

DROP-IN VS SPRAY-IN BEDLINER

You just got a new truck, and it came with a beautiful, newly painted bed. That's great until you need to put something really big and heavy back there that can roll around and....well, you get the idea.

When it comes to protecting the bed of your vehicle, you have two possibilities: a drop-in or a spray-in bedliner. While they each have their pros and cons, both choices will do a fine job of preserving the bed of your truck.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

The main distinction between a drop-in and a spray-in bedliner is a plastic shell made to fit your bed and is placed in the back of your truck, while a spray-in bedliner is a thick rubber-like substance that is either sprayed or rolled onto your truck bed. 

PROS AND CONS

DROP-IN BEDLINER

Pros: 

• Removable: The beauty of a drop-in bedliner is that it is removable. If you want to swap it out or decide you don't need it anymore, you can remove it.
• Budget-Friendly: Drop-in bedliners tend to be a bit cheaper than the spray-in option.

Cons:

• Not as aesthetic: To some people, the drop-in bedliner doesn't look pleasing to the eye. However, this all comes down to what you think looks better.
• Water and dirt can get trapped: Because of the nature of drop-in bedliners, water, dirt, etc., can get trapped in the gap between the plastic shell and the bed of your truck. This can make for a messy situation if rust starts to form.

SPRAY-IN BEDLINER

Pros:

• Incredibly Durable: Made of a polyurea mixture, spray-in bedliners are known for being very durable. It can be hard to damage the liner.
• Reduces Cargo Sliding: The texture of spray-in bedliners is rougher and rubber-like compared to the plastic bedliners, which prevents your cargo from sliding across the bed.
• No-Gap Between the Liner and Bed: Since the spray-in liners are sprayed straight onto the bed you don't have to worry about water and dirt collecting under it.

Cons:

• Permanent: Spray-in bedliners are strong, so removing them would not be near as easy as a drop-in liner.
• Can be pricey: Often viewed as a premium choice, spray-in liners tend to be a little more expensive than drop-in liners.

SO WHICH SHOULD I CHOOSE?

Like I mentioned earlier, it all comes down to what you like and what you're trying to accomplish. If you want something that will get the job done, be budget-friendly, and easily-removable, then a drop-in bedliner is a solid choice. If you don't ever plan on removing the liner and need something to handle a lot of abuse, then the spray-in bedliner is a safe bet.

WHERE CAN I GET MY BEDLINER DONE?

We can only recommend one company because there is only one company with over 30 years of experience in the industry and the top quality bedliner products for the lowest prices. That company is ArmorThane, and they can be contacted here.