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Bed Armor DIY Roll-On Truck Bed Liner
Grease and Wax Remover
Painter's Tape
Step 1: Prepare the truck bed
Start by removing any existing bed liner or flaking paint. Remove the bolts or screws that are holding the existing bed liner to the truck.
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Do It Right: If your truck bed has tie down anchors, you will want to remove those first. |
Now you can remove the old bed liner.
Next, remove your tailgate. This will give you easier access to areas you need to cover with the bed liner.
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Do It Right: You may need a second pair of hands to help with the removal of your tailgate. |
After that, sweep or vacuum any debris from the bed. You’ll need to clean the entire truck bed with a wax-free soap and warm water. Don't forget to also clean your tailgate that you removed.
Following that, complete the cleaning with grease and wax remover. This will prepare the bed for sanding.
Step 2: Scuff and mask the truck bed surface
Once the bed dries after washing, you’ll scuff the entire surface to make sure the bed liner material adheres properly. Scour the entire truck bed with the supplied scouring pad.
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Do It Right: Mask off boundaries as you get to them to protect paint where the bed liner won’t be applied. |
Next wash the bed out with clean water and let it dry thoroughly. Clean the bed one last time with grease and wax remover.
With everything clean and dry, your next step is to mask off any places you aren’t applying the coating by using painter’s tape and drop cloths. This is important because you don’t want to get the truck bed liner on any glass, chrome or painted areas. So be sure to mask off all the areas you need to protect.
Step 3: Roll on the bed liner
Now that the vehicle is prepared, you’re ready to apply the BED ARMOR™. Open the bed liner and stir for 10 minutes with the provided stir stick.
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Do It Right: If your kit calls for any additional treatments of primer or adhesion promoter, apply them according to the manufacturer’s instructions. |
Pour the product into the supplied roller tray and start by applying the bed liner in the tight corners using the 2” brush where the roller will not reach.
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Do It Right: You can also use BED ARMOR™ aerosol for this portion of the application. |
Next apply 2-3 coats using the supplied roller and frame and work from front to back. Be sure to allow each coat to dry for the time indicated in the instructions. Follow up with additional coats until you reach the desired coverage and thickness.
Step 4: Remove masking tape and reattach the tailgate
As soon as you’ve finished applying the final coat of bed liner, carefully remove the tape.
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Do It Right: Reattach the tie downs. |
Finally, we’ll reattach the tailgate, and reattach the tie-down anchors.Refer to the instructions for how long to let the coating cure before driving and using the truck bed. A spray-on version of the bed liner is also available if that's your preference.
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