I'm going to get my bed, rockers, bumpers and wheel wells lined and wondering who has done what application and if there really is any difference... Standard, pro, premium, xtra, etc. It isn't just for looks, I spend a lot of time in the mountains in forest service and logging roads so I want to be sure the lining is going to do its job.

 

Pro is supposed to be "thicker".. But how the he*l do you know how thick these guys spray the beds??

Premium has UV protection from sun. Standard has NO UV protection. When I got quoted to get my truck line X there was about about a $120 diff. Dealer was offering 10% off any premium spray so essentially the price difference would've been about $60

 

I honestly didn't realize there were grades, aside from UV protection. The standard would probably hold up and if not there is a lifetime warranty. However, if you are talking about years of abuse then I would opt for the pro which is stronger.

 

Just had mine done. The Linex dealer offered a promo to go to the pro. Biggest advantages were resistance to UV fading and staining if chemicals spilled (I think they were referring to petroleum products). They said the standard and pro are equally durable and UV fading happens even with a cover on the standard. They said chemicals won't harm the standard any more than the pro. I went with the standard and put the savings toward floor mats. Linex is a very impressive product.

 

I just had mine done last week. I went in thinking of going just standard, but then ended up opting for the Premium. It was another $100, but I really wanted that UV protection. Very happy I did it, and I've read in multiple places that it's obviously great for the truck, but also greatly improves the resale value, should that ever be an option.

-B