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WHAT MAKES STK DROP-IN
BEDLINERS BETTER THAN
SPRAY-ON BEDLINERS?

Drop-in bedliners from STK, the leader in truck bed innovation, feature extruded skid resistant technology that won't wear off. Molded of high density polyethylene to last as long as your truck, their high-ribbed floor pattern is designed to promote drainage and create additional cushioning against denting--a feature that you don't get with spray-on bedliners. Recent studies also indicate that spray-on applications may put installers at risk of developing serious illnesses associated with diisocyanate exposure (click here to learn more about this risk). Outlined below are some other things to consider when comparing an STK drop-in bedliner to a spray-on bedliner.


PROTECTION
  • Shock absorbing ribs (protection against dents, scrapes)
  • Chemical resistant
  • Thicker sidewalls
  • Consistent thickness and hardness of liner material
  • Protects paint finish, prevents rust
 
  • Prone to damage from dents
  • Scrapes/abrasions can expose bare sheet metal
  • Thickness dependent on application technique & skill of installer
  • Truck bed must be damaged by sanding paint finish (if not done properly, rust will form)

SKID RESISTANCE/CARGO CONTROL

  • STK’s co-extruded skid resistant material is virtually wear proof
  • Molded-in supports for 2-tier stacking and lock-in loading
 
  • Skid resistance may wear off from use
  • UV inhibitor reduces skid resistance
  • May prohibit use of original equipment features like 2-tier stacking

INVESTMENT

  • Considerably less expensive than spray-ons
  • Better resale value/protects investment
  • STK Nationwide Lifetime Limited Warranty
 
  • High cost (2-5 times more costly than drop-in bedliners)
  • Costly UV inhibitor must be purchased and applied annually
  • May reduce resale value
  • Installation may void paint warranty
  • May cause “excess wear” charges on leases

DURABILITY

  • Tough, high density polyethylene
  • Rich black finish is resistant to UV fading with no yearly maintenance
  • Scratches in drop-in bedliner do not contribute to rust (protects factory finish)
 
  • Durability is dependent on the skill of the applicator
  • Fading may occur without annual application of UV inhibitor
  • Susceptible to dents and scratches which contribute to rust

EASE-OF-USE

  • Quick installation
  • Easily removed
  • No drilling or paint removal
  • Just plain easy!
 
  • Difficult and time-consuming to install
  • Permanent (cannot be removed)
  • Must be installed by trained professional in a controlled environment

Drop-in vs. Spray-on Bedliners
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Date: Friday, July 25, 2008