Sprayed-on…

Better Than Drop-in

Compare Spray-on Bed Liners to Drop-in:

No attachment holes

No scratching paint

Maximized cargo space

Wide range of colors and OEM color match

No worry with fit; fits all sizes, shapes

No vibration or noise

No fading, warping, cracking

Easy to clean

More attractive

Increased resale value

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Sprayed-on…

Better Than Factory-Installed

Professionally trained applicators deliver:

Thicker application for greater protection

Aliphatic coating that doesn’t fade like aromatic chemicals

Wide range of colors and OEM color match

Optional application to rocker panels, etc

Repair options after an accident

Truck bed protection started with simple modifications, such as installing planks of wood to truck beds. The industry has made enormous strides since this era of simplicity. A more advanced method was created as pickup trucks began to be designed more frequently to haul cargo. Thermoforming, a process in which a plastic sheet is heated to a pliable temperature, formed to a specific shape, and then cut to create a usable product, would eventually lead to the first plastic drop-in bedliner. In the '80s, companies began to replicate this design and manufacture pre-formed liners on a massive scale.

Spray-on bedliners

It is entirely possible to have the color of the bedliner match that of the vehicle, but color fade from ultraviolet radiation is inevitable with time. This is why bedliners are typically done in black.

Spray-on bedliners come in various formulations and process techniques such as aromatic or aliphatic, high or low pressure, polyurea or polyurethane, or hybrid and solvent-based. Performance relies on the initial surface prep work completed before spraying.

Aromatic

Aromatic is generally used for black color and is the least expensive option. If a colored bedliner is desired, Aliphatic can be implemented because it is more stable over time in ultraviolet light. However, this pure polyurethane chemical will drive up the cost around 30-45%.

Aliphatic

Aliphatic material can be sprayed in a wide range of colors, and UV rays will not alter this color, unlike Aromatic will.

Differences in spray-on bedliners

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Spray-on bedliner material will vary in texture and color. Texture can be smooth, making for easy cleaning or be a rough texture to prevent skidding and increase durability. Thinner coatings will typically cost less but can chip and crack. For trucks with the most rugged use, ArmorThane sets an optimum thickness for bedliners as 1/4 inch on the truck bed and wheel wells as well as 1/8 inch on the sides. ArmorThane provides seamless, spray-on polyurea solutions that offer a durable, watertight seal against corrosion and abrasion. Our fast application technology minimizes downtime to deliver a strong, flexible protective coating that’s cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and long-lasting. To keep your vehicle protected from the harshest of elements and looking new for years. Let our polyurea professionals find the right solution for you today!