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Treating the bed underneath a bedmat

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by TA2016, May 15, 2016.

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  1. May 15, 2016 at 6:02 PM
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    I just got a bedmat and was wondering if anyone uses anything to preserve the finish of the bed? With the bedmat getting wet, what is the best thing to use to keep the bed underneath the mat from looking weathered?
     
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  2. May 15, 2016 at 6:04 PM
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    Nope. Don't use a thing and the bed looks fine
     
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  3. May 15, 2016 at 6:04 PM
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    It's sheet molded composite. What would you be protecting it from and what do you think might happen?
     
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  4. May 15, 2016 at 6:11 PM
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    Just wondering if a wet bedmat over time will make the composite bed look weathered. This is my first pickup, so that is the reason for the newbie question.
     
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  5. May 15, 2016 at 6:23 PM
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    Nope. If there is an enemy it would be UV and a mat effectively prevents that.
     
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  6. May 15, 2016 at 9:05 PM
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    I think I understand what you're getting at. To be honest, I think the bed will look better over time with no bed mat in it at all. I'd just put the mat in when needed and have it out the rest of the time.

    Years of moisture/dirt and bed mat friction are gonna make the bed look worse over time than having it open to the elements. Just a guess. I took mine out of my '98 years ago for that reason.
     
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  7. May 15, 2016 at 9:06 PM
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    Had my bedmat for a year now, looks way better than the bed that is exposed to the sun. Just breath, water wont hurt plastic.
     
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  8. May 15, 2016 at 9:28 PM
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    Thanks to everybody for the input.
     
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  9. May 17, 2016 at 2:48 PM
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  10. May 17, 2016 at 2:55 PM
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    It's fiberglass, at least the pieces on the tailgate are.
     
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  11. May 17, 2016 at 3:35 PM
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    My bad, point its water isnt gonna make it rust. "composite" fiberglass.
     
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  12. May 17, 2016 at 4:19 PM
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    Sheet molded composite. SMC.
     
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  13. May 17, 2016 at 4:20 PM
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    I'll take your word for it.

    Tailgate cover is fiberglass, though. I've drilled into it and had the shit all over me. :(
     
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  14. May 17, 2016 at 5:29 PM
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    Same fiberglass fibres, different resin, release agent is disbursed throughout the material instead of on the surface, and repair methods are different.
     
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    I think the op question doesn't apply here. Maybe on the dodge forum?
     
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  16. Jun 4, 2016 at 12:32 AM
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    If you really want to try a product- I really like this DG253. Superb on tires. Bet it'd be similar on a rubber bed mat.
     
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    OP didn't ask about protecting his mat, pretty certain he ask about the bed underneath.
     
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    need a mat to protect the bed, a tonneau to protect the mat, and a tarp to protect the tonneau!
     
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    What about the tarp?
     
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