Should I spray the bed or not? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-16-2013, 09:38 PM

So I can't afford all new hardware and wood for my bed yet but I can't figure out if its better to do some spray on Bed liner on the sides and the strips or to leave it to be painted later on. I'm planning on selling the truck later on so I'm unsure of which to do your thoughts?

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77ChevySharkBite · 09-16-2013, 09:43 PM

I would say leave it be for the time being, it doesn't seem to be in very rough shape so that's my vote! Keep it the same for till later.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-16-2013, 09:48 PM

It's pretty scratched up but not dime yes to much except the tailgate
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79Betty · 09-16-2013, 09:48 PM

Since you'll sell it prolly later leave it. Let the other person spray it if they wish...
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-16-2013, 10:05 PM

A better pic of the ugly

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07XCSBZ71 · 09-16-2013, 10:08 PM

I would pressure wash it real good and let it ride. The new owner may not like spray in on a wood bed stepper, I know I wouldn't like it.

On another note, I do like the truck! You have came a long way. Good Job!!

**old Rusty C10** · 09-16-2013, 10:36 PM

ID spray the sides and tailgate the bed wood and strips you can leave for the next guy it will protect the investment

RPOZ11 · 09-16-2013, 11:04 PM

I'm at that pointe with my painter.
He doesn't want anything to do with inside the bed detailing and painting it.
It's a tough call on your truck.
If you plan on selling it in the future, then give the next owner an easier time on the bed floor.
I like the above reply stating to spray clean it.
Then you can see what you've got.

donut · 09-17-2013, 04:55 AM

I'm with 07XCSBZ71, clean it and that's it. Then again, to me, spray in bedliner screams "I'm hiding something".

Oldriginal86 · 09-17-2013, 09:02 AM

Bed is too sweet to ruin it with the spray. Little wax on the scratches should protect from further rust and let it be.
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dieseldawg142 · 09-17-2013, 09:54 AM

spray in bedliners are one of the few mods that will actually increase your trucks value. plus make it pretty much impervious to anything.
dont care how cherry your box is, if you use it, a liner will keep it cherry longer & better than anything else out there. not to mention cleans the looks right up.
and there not super expensive, did my LB, stayed under the bed rails & didn't do the t.gate-$430 out the door (line-x)
my boss does all his company trucks with it, we can drop a 100 lb roll from 20 ft up on the roof with no effects what so ever
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ymerej71 · 09-17-2013, 12:24 PM

If you're talking about having it professionly spayed (LineX, Rhino, etc.) I can't see it being that much cheaper than replacing the hardware & wood. If your planning to sell later I wouldn't do anything except maintain what you have... save your money! I have the bed rhino-lined in my fleetside '79 and I like it, but I wouldn't spray a wood-floored stepper.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-17-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ymerej71

If you're talking about having it professionly spayed (LineX, Rhino, etc.) I can't see it being that much cheaper than replacing the hardware & wood. If your planning to sell later I wouldn't do anything except maintain what you have... save your money! I have the bed rhino-lined in my fleetside '79 and I like it, but I wouldn't spray a wood-floored stepper.

No not line x or anything. I've seen some pretty good results from the store brand stuff when the prep is good. My main reason is to help the value if I can but it can be removed if they so wished

I don't want to ruin potential value all the while I want it to look more presentable
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cory d · 09-17-2013, 01:56 PM

both

spray the sides, leave the wood

INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-17-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cory d

both

spray the sides, leave the wood

I wouldn't spray the wood.
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dieseldawg142 · 09-17-2013, 09:26 PM

yup, like you originally said, sides & bed slats
heck, if the wood aint to bad, i'd hit it with the sander & some stain
i think it wood look pretty sweet then

INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-17-2013, 10:25 PM

Lol t he wood is pretty bad. It's not rotting but it's at that stage before Rot
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cory d · 09-18-2013, 11:06 AM

grab your bucket of used motor oil. then that wood will never rot

INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-18-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cory d

grab your bucket of used motor oil. then that wood will never rot

Pretty sure that's why it's always soggy haha
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RastaRobb · 09-18-2013, 03:29 PM

I think the answer lies within your intentions. If your selling, I would leave it alone. If keeping, and you plan to use it like a truck is suppose to be used, spray it.
My vote: Keep the truck.

bluex · 09-18-2013, 04:48 PM

I say leave it since its a stepper. I dont think it will ever look right on the sides and gate with the wood floor. Plus its a PIA to remove if the next owner ever decides on a full restore and wants paint instead. Just my .02 since you asked....

JWall · 09-18-2013, 05:02 PM

If you are going to sell it. Clean up what you've got the best you can.But I wouldnt spray it.

I've walked away from a couple of trucks for spray in liners (of course I've walked away for a lot smaller things too)

dieseldawg142 · 09-18-2013, 08:07 PM

INSIDIOUS, have you thought about trying something different?
this is the back of my stepper (yeah, it's a '90, whatever)
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did this 15-16 yrs ago. couldn't afford a spray in then. it's alum. (18 gauge), i put a little silicone behind it to kill rattles, slips up under the bed trim & i bent a 90 on the bottom so the mat sits on it.
it used to be just as shiny as the bed trim, & didn't have no dents & dings.
one day i'll get my buddy to polish it back up ( he does big rig wheels)

streettruck1 · 09-19-2013, 02:38 PM

id leave it the cheap bedliner it scratchs easy plus a good pressure washer will remove the old look of that wood and lightin it up alot id clean it up and leave it.the spray on bedliner from parts store isnt much thicker then spray paint.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-20-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RastaRobb

I think the answer lies within your intentions. If your selling, I would leave it alone. If keeping, and you plan to use it like a truck is suppose to be used, spray it.
My vote: Keep the truck.

This is what I and everyone else is thinking I'm sure
I would keep it but right now it's a bank that will fund my families k5 when sold and get wheels for my red truck.

I think I will just pressure wash it and wax and seal the bed and prevent further damage. May make some planks for it further on down the road
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09-16-2013, 09:38 PM	#1
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Should I spray the bed or not? So I can't afford all new hardware and wood for my bed yet but I can't figure out if its better to do some spray on Bed liner on the sides and the strips or to leave it to be painted later on. I'm planning on selling the truck later on so I'm unsure of which to do your thoughts? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

09-16-2013, 09:43 PM	#2
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? I would say leave it be for the time being, it doesn't seem to be in very rough shape so that's my vote! Keep it the same for till later. __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

09-16-2013, 09:48 PM	#3
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? It's pretty scratched up but not dime yes to much except the tailgate Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

09-16-2013, 09:48 PM	#4
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? Since you'll sell it prolly later leave it. Let the other person spray it if they wish... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

09-16-2013, 10:05 PM	#5
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? A better pic of the ugly Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

09-16-2013, 10:08 PM	#6
07XCSBZ71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Murphy,NC Posts: 212	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? I would pressure wash it real good and let it ride. The new owner may not like spray in on a wood bed stepper, I know I wouldn't like it. On another note, I do like the truck! You have came a long way. Good Job!!

09-16-2013, 10:36 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,297	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? ID spray the sides and tailgate the bed wood and strips you can leave for the next guy it will protect the investment __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-16-2013, 11:04 PM	#8
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? I'm at that pointe with my painter. He doesn't want anything to do with inside the bed detailing and painting it. It's a tough call on your truck. If you plan on selling it in the future, then give the next owner an easier time on the bed floor. I like the above reply stating to spray clean it. Then you can see what you've got. __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

09-17-2013, 04:55 AM	#9
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? I'm with 07XCSBZ71, clean it and that's it. Then again, to me, spray in bedliner screams "I'm hiding something". __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

09-17-2013, 09:02 AM	#10
Oldriginal86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pasadena, Maryland Posts: 160	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? Bed is too sweet to ruin it with the spray. Little wax on the scratches should protect from further rust and let it be. Posted via Mobile Device

09-17-2013, 09:54 AM	#11
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,852	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? spray in bedliners are one of the few mods that will actually increase your trucks value. plus make it pretty much impervious to anything. dont care how cherry your box is, if you use it, a liner will keep it cherry longer & better than anything else out there. not to mention cleans the looks right up. and there not super expensive, did my LB, stayed under the bed rails & didn't do the t.gate-$430 out the door (line-x) my boss does all his company trucks with it, we can drop a 100 lb roll from 20 ft up on the roof with no effects what so ever

09-17-2013, 12:24 PM	#12
ymerej71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 144	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? If you're talking about having it professionly spayed (LineX, Rhino, etc.) I can't see it being that much cheaper than replacing the hardware & wood. If your planning to sell later I wouldn't do anything except maintain what you have... save your money! I have the bed rhino-lined in my fleetside '79 and I like it, but I wouldn't spray a wood-floored stepper.

09-17-2013, 01:56 PM	#14
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? both spray the sides, leave the wood __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

09-17-2013, 09:26 PM	#16
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,852	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? yup, like you originally said, sides & bed slats heck, if the wood aint to bad, i'd hit it with the sander & some stain i think it wood look pretty sweet then



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09-17-2013, 10:25 PM	#17
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? Lol t he wood is pretty bad. It's not rotting but it's at that stage before Rot Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

09-18-2013, 11:06 AM	#18
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? grab your bucket of used motor oil. then that wood will never rot __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

09-18-2013, 03:29 PM	#20
RastaRobb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sweet, ID Posts: 157	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? I think the answer lies within your intentions. If your selling, I would leave it alone. If keeping, and you plan to use it like a truck is suppose to be used, spray it. My vote: Keep the truck.

09-18-2013, 04:48 PM	#21
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? I say leave it since its a stepper. I dont think it will ever look right on the sides and gate with the wood floor. Plus its a PIA to remove if the next owner ever decides on a full restore and wants paint instead. Just my .02 since you asked.... __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

09-18-2013, 05:02 PM	#22
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? If you are going to sell it. Clean up what you've got the best you can.But I wouldnt spray it. I've walked away from a couple of trucks for spray in liners (of course I've walked away for a lot smaller things too) __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

09-18-2013, 08:07 PM	#23
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,852	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? INSIDIOUS, have you thought about trying something different? this is the back of my stepper (yeah, it's a '90, whatever) did this 15-16 yrs ago. couldn't afford a spray in then. it's alum. (18 gauge), i put a little silicone behind it to kill rattles, slips up under the bed trim & i bent a 90 on the bottom so the mat sits on it. it used to be just as shiny as the bed trim, & didn't have no dents & dings. one day i'll get my buddy to polish it back up ( he does big rig wheels)

09-19-2013, 02:38 PM	#24
streettruck1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kentucky Posts: 13	Re: Should I spray the bed or not? id leave it the cheap bedliner it scratchs easy plus a good pressure washer will remove the old look of that wood and lightin it up alot id clean it up and leave it.the spray on bedliner from parts store isnt much thicker then spray paint.

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