Best DIY Spray In Bedliner

Best DIY Spray In Bedliner

1. U-Pol UP0820 Raptor – Best DIY Spray In Bedliner

U-POL’s basic black spray-on truck bed liner is the best value for the money that we could find.

The durability of the urethane coating is good, and you get four quarts with the kit.

U-POL includes a spray gun to apply the coat with as well. All you need is a compressed air source to power it.

U-POL’s urethane solution is designed to reduce the noise of cargo rattling and bouncing on your truck bed, and they also add UV resistance to prevent the color from fading. You get a solid and durable waterproofed truck bed ready for most hauling tasks.

2. U-Pol Raptor 8 Quart Kit – Best Large Batch Spray-On Bed Liner

If you plan to give your truck multiple coats or have several truck beds that need bedliners, this 8-quart kit from U-POL is the best option we could find.

Not only do you save a little money buying a double batch, but the bedliner comes ready for tinting. If you need an exact color match for a fleet of trucks, this is a good solution.

The downside is that you won’t need this much bedliner to give a standard coating to a single truck bed. We recommend it for larger projects, though.

3. Herculiner HCL1B8 Standard – Best Value Bed Liner Kit

If you have some experience with spray-on bedliners and have the right spray gun, Herculiner’s HCL1B8 brush-on bedliner product may work for a spray-on project, too.

We decided to include this product because of its superior value. The cost is lower than many spray-on kits, and you get the touch up and application accessories you’ll need. You just need a compatible spray gun.

The finish you get with Herculiner is both glossy and skid resistant. You won’t be able to tint the solution, but the bedliner is available in both black and grey. The solution applies thicker layers than other bedliners to add extra durability (against stains and rust).

4. U-Pol 0820V-Gun Black – Best Black Spray-On Bedliner

U-POL’s 0820V spray-on bedliner is another quality urethane product with a distinctive gun black color.

It comes with the same durable formulation that resists fading, scratches, and stains. It’ll maintain a tough, waterproof seal to protect your truck bed from damage and corrosion. It’s also designed to reduce the amount of noise cargo makes on the road like other U-POL truck bed liner products.

At four quarts, this kit will serve well to coat a single truck bed with some to spare for additional touch-ups in the future. You get the usual U-POL accessories in the kit like their spray gun.

5. Custom Coat BLACK 0.875 Gallon – Best Small Project Spray-On Bedliner Kit

Custom Coat is another brand to mention that offers spray-on bedliner products.

Their black urethane bed coating is tintable, and it’s formulated to resist abrasions and stains. It provides a waterproof seal with a flexible plastic coating that reduces noise.

The kit includes a spray gun with a compressed air regulator and more than three quarters of a gallon of bedliner. We’d recommend this product for projects that don’t require a gallon or more solution to complete.

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How to Choose the Right DIY Truck Spray-In Bed Liner

Spray-on bedliners are liquid plastic solutions that come in cans ready to be attached to a power sprayer. It may seem like these products are equal beyond their color and price, but there are differences to consider when choosing which one is right for a paint job project. Below are some of the more important factors to compare when shopping for spray-on DIY bedliners.

Color

Color compatibility can be the first consideration when buying an add-on to any vehicle. For spray-on bedliners, the choices are usually between black and different shades of grey. Truck beds get dirty, and cargo can scrape up the surface, so dark colors tend to work better than lighter ones. They also match most paint schemes. If you have a black truck, you might prefer a grey bedliner to add contrast.

Durability

Surviving the wear-and-tear of carrying cargo, protecting against rust and corrosion and being exposed to weather is the primary purpose of a spray-on bedliner, so this is the most practical factor to consider. There’s more to durability than just physical toughness. UV light from the sun causes colors to fade, so a UV-resistant bedliner will hold its color longer.

Ease of Application

Most spray-on DIY bedliner kits will include a special spray nozzle designed to hook up to an air source. Other kits might include tools for touching up the application like sponges and abrasive paper. Check that the instructions are thorough if you haven’t applied a spray-on bedliner before. They can save time and aggravation by giving you tips to avoid common problems.

Quantity and Price Per Unit

Finally, the cost per unit is another consideration if you have a set budget to work within. Most manufacturers will offer some guidelines about how much bedliner you’ll need for the size truck bed you have. Once that’s determined, you can compare the cost of the options that fit your needs and choose the one that’s the best value.

The Bottom Line

Spray-on bedliners are an easier way to give your truck bed a waterproof seal that protects it from weather and wear-and-tear, preventing corrosion and rust. We found the five best spray-on products on the market today, keeping different buyers in mind. Commercial truck fleets need tintable color mixtures and large quantities at a discount. We included smaller spray-on kits for home DIY projects. Check back with us in the future for reviews of new products that are sure to hit the market.

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Sources:

1. Understanding Bedliners Better – Off Road Xtreme
2. Eight Benefits of a Spray on Bed liner for Your Truck – Speedliner®