Factory Spray in Bed Liner
11-14-2014, 09:39 PM
#11
Senior Member
I went with the factory spray-in liner for mine. Dealer tried to talk me out of it. But the local places are more expensive. And I live in a small town full of rednecks, and I know they'd screw it up. Thanks but no thanks. I'm getting the factory stuff.
11-14-2014, 09:56 PM
#12
Hmmm another reason to go with factory is the removal and replacement of all the pieces in the bed (lights, blocks, etc)... its important that the screws are installed correctly w/ gap/etc based upon that accessories document I linked to the forum. In theory, aftermarket people may end up causing issues when they reattach things depending on how all of those items are attached...
11-14-2014, 10:03 PM
#13
On a side note... who thinks its not needed? My thoughts:
Bed is aluminum... so if it gets scratched up, it won't rust.
I plan to keep it covered with tonneneu cover of some sort, so you won't see it.
Perhaps buy a custom fit mat for putting down and keeping stuff from sliding around.
Thoughts?
Bed is aluminum... so if it gets scratched up, it won't rust.
I plan to keep it covered with tonneneu cover of some sort, so you won't see it.
Perhaps buy a custom fit mat for putting down and keeping stuff from sliding around.
Thoughts?
11-14-2014, 10:55 PM
#14
Senior Member
On a side note... who thinks its not needed? My thoughts:
Bed is aluminum... so if it gets scratched up, it won't rust.
I plan to keep it covered with tonneneu cover of some sort, so you won't see it.
Perhaps buy a custom fit mat for putting down and keeping stuff from sliding around.
Thoughts?
Bed is aluminum... so if it gets scratched up, it won't rust.
I plan to keep it covered with tonneneu cover of some sort, so you won't see it.
Perhaps buy a custom fit mat for putting down and keeping stuff from sliding around.
Thoughts?
That's the route I've taken with all previous F-150s...a PTM SnugTop tonneau and a fitted rubber bed mat, the former for good looks, better aerodynamics/mpg, weather protection, & security, the latter for paint protection & greater resale value. I'll repeat the formula on the 2015.
11-15-2014, 08:20 AM
#15
Extreme DIY Homeowner
On a side note... who thinks its not needed? My thoughts:
Bed is aluminum... so if it gets scratched up, it won't rust.
I plan to keep it covered with tonneneu cover of some sort, so you won't see it.
Perhaps buy a custom fit mat for putting down and keeping stuff from sliding around.
Thoughts?
Bed is aluminum... so if it gets scratched up, it won't rust.
I plan to keep it covered with tonneneu cover of some sort, so you won't see it.
Perhaps buy a custom fit mat for putting down and keeping stuff from sliding around.
Thoughts?
11-15-2014, 09:25 PM
#16
Senior Member
11-15-2014, 09:58 PM
#17
2015 bed looks pretty darn tough.. you guys see this one
http://www.youtube.com/user/fordtrucks/builttoughtest
http://www.youtube.com/user/fordtrucks/builttoughtest
11-15-2014, 10:30 PM
#18
Senior Member
2015 bed looks pretty darn tough.. you guys see this one http://www.youtube.com/user/fordtrucks/builttoughtest
11-15-2014, 10:35 PM
#19
Senior Member
Does that suggest that the entire U.S. fleet of B-52 bombers (all planes over 50 years old) are no longer airworthy after sitting out in the elements over all those decades or does the exterior paint provide adequate protection.
Also, with many alloy grades/formulations in use, I suspect the aging of Al is subject to great variation.
11-15-2014, 10:48 PM
#20
Senior Member
Does that suggest that the entire U.S. fleet of B-52 bombers (all planes over 50 years old) are no longer airworthy after sitting out in the elements over all those decades or does the exterior paint provide adequate protection. Also, with many alloy grades/formulations in use, I suspect the aging of Al is subject to great variation.
