phenryiv1 Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Is any prep needed (waxing, sealing, special cleaning) before installing a bedrug? I went with one, after much research. It is in-transit, and I want it in ASAP. Do I need to prep the truck in any way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDCRAVIN Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 clean and dry. rock on. JOSH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdriveGTP Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 I did wash mine before installation, but in the instrucitons, it tells you to wipe the bed down with a prep cleaner (often used in body shops - most good auto part stores will have it - we use either 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner or Kent Acryl-Solv - both good products) and then wipe the bed down with alcohol (where the velcro pads will adhere. I have since installed about 5 bed rugs, and it can easily be installed in about 1/2 hour. P.S. - I advise that as soon as you get it, zip the sides on it and let it set and relax for a little white, the ones that I have installed went better when I did and not just take it out of the box and throw it in - hope that helpes! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 I did wash mine before installation, but in the instrucitons, it tells you to wipe the bed down with a prep cleaner (often used in body shops - most good auto part stores will have it - we use either 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner or Kent Acryl-Solv - both good products) and then wipe the bed down with alcohol (where the velcro pads will adhere. I have since installed about 5 bed rugs, and it can easily be installed in about 1/2 hour. P.S. - I advise that as soon as you get it, zip the sides on it and let it set and relax for a little white, the ones that I have installed went better when I did and not just take it out of the box and throw it in - hope that helpes! Rob <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the tips, guys. The one that I bought was used for about a month, so it should have relaxed a bit. I think that I got a pretty good deal on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Here are some pictures of my BedRug being installed. They guy plopped it in the bed and then went back and put on the velcro (cleaning the area first, as mentioned above). He put the velcro bits on the BedRug and went back and peeled off the backing as he went, that made alignment easy. The BedRug is a great product, you are going to like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Will the stock silverado tailgate lip still work with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Mike Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 yes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigW Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Why did the guy who did the install turn the velcro vertical instead of horizontal to match the velcro on the bedrug in the second picture???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDCRAVIN Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 I want one I want one!!! JOSH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew5 Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 that looks sweet.does it survive the elements?snow,rain and cold with no bed cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black03zr5 Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 that looks sweet.does it survive the elements?snow,rain and cold with no bed cover? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, it will pretty much survive anyhing (i.e. acid). Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 You guys are a wealth of information. Thanks again! I will post pics once it is installed, just for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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