Cargo liners protect vehicles from damage caused by items transported in the bed or cargo area. They come in various materials and styles, including direct liners and spray bed liners for pickup trucks. They can be found at auto parts stores and dealerships.
Cargo liners are an auto accessory most often used in the bed of trucks and on vehicles with interior cargo areas, such as SUVs, pickup trucks, hatchbacks, and crossovers. Cargo liners for pickup truck beds are typically made of tough, all-weather materials such as plastic or rubber. Spray bed liners are also growing in popularity with pickup truck owners. Liners for vehicles with interior cargo areas are typically made of carpet, plastic, or rubber.
Most car owners install cargo liners to protect their vehicle. Items transported in the bed area of a pickup truck can cause paint and finish damage as they move during transit. When paint and finish are stripped, the vehicle’s metal is exposed to the elements, which can cause costly rust and corrosion damage.
A direct cargo liner is designed to fit on top of the cargo bed and acts as a barrier between the truck bed and the items being transported. If any damage occurs, it will be to the cargo liner and not to the vehicle. Direct cargo liners have the advantage of not being permanently installed, so the owner can choose to remove it at any time. Some disadvantages of a direct liner are the risk that the liner itself can damage the vehicle below and can increase wind resistance and wind noise, and even blow off if not installed correctly.
Aerosol bed liners are sprayed onto the surface of the bed and bonded directly with the surface of the vehicle, almost like paint, to provide the protection. Because it becomes a part of the surface, the spray coating does not have the risk of increased wind resistance, wind noise and flight. Some disadvantages are that it becomes a permanent part of the vehicle’s surface and once applied cannot be removed. Furthermore, the quality of protection offered by the coating depends on the quality of the personnel carrying out the work. A truck owner considering sprayed cargo liner should do extensive research to find a reputable, quality contractor.
On vehicles with interior cargo areas, a cargo liner is much like a large carpet that sits on top of the existing cargo area floor. Cargo liners can enhance the aesthetics of the cargo area and protect the interior of the vehicle from damage caused by items stored in the cargo area. Cargo liners are also used to prevent the possibility of items skidding or shifting during transit. For this purpose, they are often made of rubber or similar non-slip materials.
Exterior and interior cargo liners can be found at most large auto parts stores and specialty retailers on the Internet. They are designed to fit in the specific bed or cargo area of a vehicle, so buyers should take the time to make sure the liner they are purchasing is the right one for their car or truck. Car dealerships also sell cargo liners and interior carpet mats specially designed for the cars they sell. The added benefit for some vehicle owners is that many of these items will have the logo and/or name of the specific vehicle for which they are made.
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