A truck bed liner is a great addition to any truck. If you
want to increase the value of your truck, protect the bed liner or want
to reduce noise then a truck bed liner is a safe bet. Very seldom is a
truck bed liner covered by a warranty either by the truck manufacturer
or the maker of the truck bed liner. The truck bed liner can break, chip
and scratch when it dries. You will have to repair the truck bed liner
yourself in most cases and this article will show you how.
Step 1 - Surface Preparation
In order to get a good bond with the truck bed liner you need to
begin with a clean surface. Place your truck in an area that is well lit
and protected from the elements. Mix a small amount of the mild
detergent with the water just until it is slightly soapy. Dip a rag in
the soapy water and scrub down the truck bed liner and then dry off with
a dry towel. If the area you are fixing is broken to the metal and
rusting then use the steel wool to remove the rust and the tack cloth to
remove the dust. Also use the steel wool to scuff up the surface of the
area around the damage. This allows the spray on liner to grip to the
old liner.
Step 2 - Filling Large Breaks
Fixing a sprayed on truck bed liner is fairly easy to do. A large
area that needs to be repaired takes no time at all. Read the
instructions on the paint sprayer thoroughly before using it as each one
may differ in how they are used. Use a paint sprayer that requires an
air compressor as the pump style of sprayer may not have the power
enough to correctly spread the truck bed liner. Use masking tape to tape
off area that you do not want to spray. Fill the paint sprayer with the
truck bed liner material and, following the application instructions on
the product, apply it to the current truck bed liner. Spray the liner 1
or 2 inches over the actual repair site in order to allow the liner to
dry and attach to the old liner. This will help maintain the strength of
the truck bed liner. Let the truck bed liner cure for at least 2 to 3
days.
Step 3 - Fixing Surface Cracks and Scuffs
Do not worry about using a paint sprayer for these small jobs as the
application is much simpler. Pour the truck bed liner material into a
disposable paint tray. Dip the brush into the truck bed liner material
and gently dab it over the scuffs you want to repair. If you are dealing
with small fissures then let the brush hover over it to allow the
material to drip between the cracks. Let the material cure for at least 3
days
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