Plasti-Dip vs Bed Liner Sleep System

So I have done a bunch of digging around and feel good about the sleep system I plan on building in the back of my truck, thing is I won't use it only for sleeping. I often haul dirty dogs back there too (wet/muddy etc). SO my question is has anyone ever used plasti-dip or bed liner to coat the wood in their set ups? How does it hold up to wear and tear? If this question has already been asked or I'm overlooking the obvious answer please let me know. I'm going for affordable and durable. Don't care much for looks. Thanks.

 

I wouldn't use Plastidip.. I have been looking a monstaliner for a project. Maybe it will work for you.

 

Plastidip will not hold up on a part that is used. Its great as peelable paint but not for dog claws, shoe traffic etc.

 

Awesome, thanks for the beta. Looks like I'll be going bed liner.

 

I agree, plasti dip is literally advertised as “peel-able” paint

 

I know it peels off of non-porous surfaces, but I had heard that it stuck pretty well to wood. My thought was since it was rubberized it would expand/contract with the wood while still providing protection from wetness and mud. Also it's a bit cheaper.

 

When I painted my platform used a kilz primer and an oil based Rust-Oleum paint. Stuff was durable as hell but did end up loosing its gloss finish when stuff rubbed/ vibrated on it for long trips.
I have since covered my platform in automotive carpet I picked up at Home Depot. I prefer this over the paint as it is easier to slide stuff over it and when I crawl in there it is much softer on my knees

 

For ease of cleaning, I would go with covering it with black vinyl. The same material used on weight benches and likely be found at any fabric store. You can easily install it with a staple gun and still be cheaper than rattlecanning bedliner.

 

Vinyl isn't going to hold up to dog claws or sliding anything irregularly shaped over it. Bed liner would be my first choice followed by some sort of rubber mat.

 

Good point. My next suggestion would be the easiest route which would be simply placing a factory rubber bed mat over the platform.