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OnlyStandard

How durable/easy to clean is bedliner on outdoor surfaces?

I plan on putting factory fender flares on my black Ram 1500. Seeing as how they are usually unpainted, I thought it would be cheaper to put some roll-on bedliner on them instead.

Since doing just the fenders in bedliner would look funny, I figure I would also do the side steps, my aftermarket rear bumper, and finally get an aftermarket front bumper and bedline that, too. Essentially, i'd be two-toning my Ram in bedliner.

I currently have no garage, my truck spends 100% of it's time outside, so I worry that the surface might get dusty and be difficult to clean. I also live in California (though hopefully for not much longer) and have heard the wrong kind of bedliner will fade badly in the sun.

Is this a lame idea or a brilliant idea?

Posted Apr 2, 2023, 1:07 AM UTC

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whyintheworldamihere•

Durability depends on product and application. It can be much more durable than paint.

I think it looks good. Definitely attracts dirt. You'll have to use some fancy stuff to keep it clean. Maybe that spray they coat dirt bike fenders with, or something like that. If it fades, it's easy to paint.

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If its paintable could I clearcoat it? Ceramic coat? Or am I thinking too hard about it?

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whyintheworldamihere•

You can do both. What I had in mind was one of those spray on wipe off ceramic costings. Just something to keep dirt from sticking and make it easier to wash.

Or use Armorall or tire shine on it. You can't hurt it.

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Trucks_Guns_Beer•

I currently have side steps done and plan on doing basically everything you’ve said, im in Florida and had mine done by line-x, noticed zero fading so far two years in and cleaning is relatively easy. I just hose em, throw some soap on, and use a soft bristle brush to scrub it and it comes out looking good as new

I’d say if you’re doing it yourself make sure to use a high quality brand and be extra detailed in perpetration process

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[deleted]•

So sounds like Linex is the way to go. Did you have someone do it or did you do it yourself?

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Trucks_Guns_Beer•

Yea this was pretty soon after I first got it done and then this one, not as close unfortunately, was just a few weeks ago

EDIT: forgot to answer the question, I brought it to line-x to have them do it

Also I asked them for the future when I have bumpers and such what costs would be and the best way to have it done with them. They said to come to them and they can usually get the bumpers and such at a cheaper rate, they will just have them delivered there, line em, then install for me when they are done.

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