Bed Liner In A Can

Bed liner in a can can greatly improve the appearance of your old truck.

Using a bed liner in a can, my two sons Lucas, 16, and Isaac, 11, just upgraded the bed on our 1980 Plymouth Arrow Pickup. The roll on bed liner they applied transformed the looks of this old truck.

Here's what Lucas and Isaac did with the bed liner in a can.

Preparation.

As with any painting project, preparation is the hard part.

Then the boys sanded the entire surface. We used 100 grit because that's what we had, but use a coarse grit.

Next we washed the bed out. One more time over with the cleaner and then the bed's ready.

Masking.

Take the tailgate off if you can. Ours won't come off! So we were extra careful with masking around the gate.

Mask all edges and fasteners or fittings you don't want coated. Masking is important, but not nearly as critical as when you are spraying. Mask the drain holes and other holes where bolts are removed. This stuff is hard to clear from those holes when it dries.

We did the top of the bed rails, so we had to cover the sides of the truck to prevent splashing down the sides of the bed. Most people put a regular rail cap on the bed rails so you don't need the liner material there anyway.

Apply the Bed Liner In A Can.

Applying the bed liner in a can is the easy part. We used a 3 inch wide paint roller with a thick nap and foam brushes. We got cheap rollers and foam brushes, so we could pitch them and avoid clean-up. Get a cheap pan liner too.

Apply the coating in all corners and on edges first with your brushes. Once that's finished, apply the coating to the vertical surfaces starting on the front . Next start at the front of the floor and work your way back. Depending on the shape of the floor, you may need to use a brush some on the floor. Finish with the tailgate. Now let everything dry for the recommended time and then recoat. We let the first coat dry overnight.

For the second coat, you may need an extension pole for the roller so you can stay out of the bed.

Touch up any spots you missed then remove the masking tape and you're ready to go.

Cure time varies but allow about 3 days for the cure. Now you're ready to use your new looking bed liner in a can custom applied by you.

If you're like we were, you'll feel like you have a new truck. All thanks to the bed liner in a can.

Are you ready to put a bed liner in your truck? I know you have a lot of choices.
Especially if you want to do it yourself, visit www.bedlinerfortrucks.com to start on that new-looking truck bed!\Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Al_Bullington


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