The lining can be applied from a kit or go to shop that specialize in this "Rhino Lining" and others here in California...very popular.
Plastic liner inserts type is known to scuff the paint right of when dirt and grit get trapped or washed in between like sandpaper over time...the hidden rust soon follows if the liner shifts around a bit.
HDDon; actually these liners "grip" when wet or dry. Got mine done 2-yrs ago & love it. Things don't slide around in the back & don't have to worry about the scratched look w/your bed. Also, I had them run the liner over my rails like a bed cap so the tops are protected too. Here's how it turned out:
Exactly & the rust starts quickly...bought my 06 Colorado in 07 w/4K miles and there was rust along some of the corners & top rails when I had it sprayed in May 08. Doesn't take long at all & wash my vehicles pretty regular, however NE does use a ton of salt in the winter.
i have mine done like icemans . im in construction and haul lots of differant things including kerosene heater and have spilled fuel and still not a problelm,also haul lot of scaffold with not a tear in it yet very durable.mine is also rhino linings,picked them over linex liners because they were less slippery
Thanks for all the responses. I wasn't sure if I needed to get this done or not. After all the positive posts I will call Tuesday to get a Rino liner sprayed in. Iceman I really like the look with the top of the bed included in the liner. If rino offers I will get it color matched if they don't want an arm and a leg extra. Thanks again everyone, I knew I could count on the members here to give it to me stright.