Elite Streets Magazine - Tech/Product Review

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Pickup trucks continue to be among the fastest-growing segments of the new vehicle market. And whether it's a new or pre-owned vehicle, consumers are interested in keeping their investment looking its best. Protecting the cargo area of a pickup truck is likely a major concern that ranks right along with exterior and mechanical maintenance.

BedRug® is a custom fit bedliner that allows consumers to use their pickup bed in a number of ways: its foam-bottom conforms to the ribs in the bed, making it ideal for sleeping on camping trips; a 4-wheeler can be taken through muddy conditions and the BedRug® can be hosed clean when you get home; you can put golf clubs, hunting equipment and rifles, pets, flower pots, antiques, groceries or any delicate cargo in your BedRug®.

BedRug® can readily withstand almost anything thrown at it, including oil, grease, tools, chemicals, acids or wood. No matter what you haul in your truck bed, with BedRug® it all literally washes away with a hose or pressure washer. The molding process uses heat and pressure to permanently form the sidewalls so they conform identically to the truck's walls, and a hinged tailgate area ensures that the bed area is completely covered. The floor also is molded to perfectly match the floor rib pattern of each make and model truck, for a smooth surface that's not only easy on the knees, but makes for a great sleeping surface for camping, hunting or fishing trips, as well.

Unlike hard plastic drop-in liners, which can trap water between the liner and the bed, BedRug®'s foam backing will not scratch or damage the paint, and thanks to the closed-cell construction of the foam and the non-porous structure of the polypropylene fiber, neither absorbs moisture. That means your bed is completely protected from rust, even if you don't have a tonneau cover. Plus, a BedRug® won't crack like plastic liners can.

Spray-on liners may protect the paint finish, but they do nothing to pad, protect or keep your cargo from sliding around. Why spend money to put another coat of paint on your bed when there really is a better option that will protect it, offer utility, and look good at the same time?

The BedRug® bedliner installs in minutes using hook and loop fasteners. Since no drilling is required, adding a BedRug® won't violate any manufacturer's warranties. BedRug® is UPS shippable, is easily removed for cleaning, and is backed by a complete customer satisfaction warranty. For more information, visit: www.bedrug.com.

Begin by removing the truck’s original hard plastic bedliner.	Remove all tie-down brackets from the truck bed.
Thoroughly clean the truck bed with soap and water to remove all dirt and debris. Always use a lint-free cloth when cleaning the truck bed.	When completely dry, cleanse the bed surface again with a mild non-petroleum based solvent to remove oils and residue. Clean the truck bed yet again with alcohol to promote the best adhesion of the BedRug® hook and loop fastening system.
Remove the BedRug®floor and siderug sections from the box. Lay sections on the ground in direct sunlight to help them retain their original shape.	Zip floor and siderug sections together to form the one-piece BedRug®. Continuously pull outwards and upwards on the zipper when fastening the sections together to avoid snagging BedRug® plastic fiber surface in the zipper track.
Place the assembled one-piece BedRug®in the truck bed to determine its exact location and fit.	Locate all tie-down points and create a small hole in the BedRug® using a punch tool or small knife. Never cut or put slits through any seams or sewn areas of the BedRug®. This can cause the seam to come completely apart.
Roll up one side of the BedRug® to expose the floor area and attach the 3'strip of hook fastener to the loops sewn into the BedRug®.	Remove the protective backing of the hook fasteners to expose the adhesive. The truck bed surface should be 68°F or higher for the hook fastener to achieve maximum adhesion. Never contaminate the adhesive by touching it with your hand.
Repeat the previous two steps for the opposite side of the floor section. Attach floor section to the truck bed and push down firmly on the adhesive strips.	Attach the hoop fasteners to the bulkhead section and attach it to the truck bed.
Attach the hoop fasteners to the siderug sections and attach them to the truck bed.	Attach the hoop fasteners to the tailgate section and attach it to the truck bed.
Locate the previously made holes in the BedRug® and reattach the tie-down brackets.	When satisfied with the final fit, go back and push down firmly and aggressively on all adhesive points to ensure a strong hold.

BedRug Install Complete



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