Bed is finally lined!

[Kitzy]

I finally got my bed lined.  I wish I had before pictures because without them the afters don't do it justice.  They did an awesome job filling the holes and hiding all of the previous owners stupid crap. 

[Too Stroked]

Looks sweet Mike - even if it is a Chevy. 

[Obsessive Detail]

Looks good!

[Blown F-150]

Looks Great Mike. Nothing quite like a fresh sprayed bed to clean up a truck!

[Kitzy]

Thanks guys.  Even you, Tom.  Haha.  I'm really happy with it. 

[gipraw]

Looks very nice. HYou going to leave it like that or add a rubber mat to the bed?

[Rollingrock]

looks great, looks like LineX...

[Pockets]

Looking good Mike!

[Kitzy]

I was planning on just leaving it like that.  No mat.  Do you recommend against that?  I don't really haul anything serious back there.  On rare occasions an additional four wheeler if we have more than three to transport. 

Jason, its neither Rhino or Line-x.  Its a product called Ultimate Linings. The place started out doing Rhino many years ago but when Rhino sold out to every Tom, Dick, and Harry and I believe changed hands, the whole thing went downhill.  They switched to Ultimate Linings and said its a much better product that they're happier with and even mentioned something about Line-X but I don't remember what it was.  I know their color matching fades he says. It something else as well.  Ultimately he said a lot ofnitnis in the prep work and the completely sand everything down and degrease.  They drill out drain holes larger to compensate for thickness of the material.

Next up is a tonneau cover.  We do a lot of hiking with friends, even in the rain, so I need some protection for all of our bags plus for luggage on long trips.  I have my eye on the Access Limited Edition.  Only downside is its over $500. 

[gipraw]

I don't see any need for a mat given how you are going to use it. 

As an alternative to a tonneau, take a look at this.  I am using one now and absolutely love it.   I keep it in my tool box, but it would store just as easily in the cab. 

Tuff Truck Bag.  They are available on Amazon or from Tuff Truck.



http://www.tufftruckbag.com/Black-Waterproof-Tuff-Truck-Bag-p/ttbblk.htm

[Kitzy]

I would probably end up using the tonneau a lot.  I tend to throw my gym back and overnight bag, both of which I carry daily, in the bed.  And I have no room in the cab to store that cleanly because of the sub and amps under the back seat.  That looks pretty neat though. Just a hassle for constant access. 

[Kitzy]

OK so I ordered the Access Limited Edition tonneau.  I was looking around and while browsing different websites I came across autoanythings website.  Something popped up with 20% off and I couldn't turn it down.  Even overnighted it to have it by this weekend for a trip and it still cost $75 less than if I bought it at regular price.  Free shipping was offered though. 

[Blown F-150]

Sounds like a great deal. Looking forward to seeing a pic of it installed.

[Rollingrock]

OK so I ordered the Access Limited Edition tonneau.  I was looking around and while browsing different websites I came across autoanythings website.  Something popped up with 20% off and I couldn't turn it down.  Even overnighted it to have it by this weekend for a trip and it still cost $75 less than if I bought it at regular price.  Free shipping was offered though.

That is lucky Mike, I think Autoanything is the most overpriced place on the web.   

[Kitzy]

I received it yesterday.  I got a chance (more like made time) to install it today.  I'm very happy with it.  I didn't install the tailgate seal yet and don't know if I'm going to or not.  We will see.  Its much nicer than I had anticipated.  I will get a picture or two tomorrow.  It was dark when I finished the install.  There aren't enough hours in the day.