Mopar Bed Liner issue!

[rlsray]

I had the dealer install the ram plastic/rubber coated Bed protector when I purchased my truck in Jan/19 . Looks like tailgate protector is wearing away the paint at the back of the bed floor . If you have the protector it might be good to trim the tailgate cover so it can’t interfere and wear away the paint on your bed . I havent hailed any dirt or rocks that would do this .

 

[Patsy1099]

Kind of ironic. Supposed to protect the paint not scratch it!

 

[RJS]

Noticed the same thing with mine. I smoothed the plastic with a Scotch Bright disc that was contacting the painted areas and used 3M vivid clear paint protection film on the tailgate and bed areas that showed wear. In fact, I bought enough film to treat the high areas of the corrugation on the bed floor with the same film. Bought two rolls of 8 mil film 12" X 72" film off Amazon for $71 delivered. Used almost all of the two rolls. Cut it into 11 1-1/2" pieces to cover the corrugated strips and used the rest for other areas that might rub.

I found most of the marring could be rubbed out by hand. a couple of spots got a drop of touch up paint.

I considered just pitching the bedliner for a new Linex job but it was thrown in with the deal and I like the fact the liner is tough as nails and will take a lot of impact. I had one in my 2000 Silverado and it marred the bed but was about the only area on the truck that didn't rust.

 

[Kelan]

I'm seeing this same wear on my truck. Original owner didn't notice or didn't care. It will likely require more than a little touch up paint now. I guess I'll be shelling out the coin for a spray liner earlier than planned.