Best way to repair Factory Bed liner Chips

[rojo_143]

Fellow RAM owners got a quick question for you. My 18 RAM Sport has the factory spray in bed liner which I recently discovered is not very durable. After loading my dirt bikes into the bed of my truck I put my loading ramp into the bed, when I got to the track to unload them I noticed that the one of the bolt heads on my ramp chipped away the factory spray in liner. It left about a dime size spot of bare metal exposed. What would be the best way to remedy this to prevent water intrusion and rot from forming under the remaining bed? My first thought is to tape it of and spray it with something like raptor liner, but I am open to other solutions since it is such a small spot.

Thank Justin

 

[ram1500rsm]

If it hasn't rained where water may have a found a way underneath the liner recently, Clean the area with a rag and a little acetone to remove any contaminants, then paint it with black Rustoleum then add the raptor liner.

 

[Jendsley06]

It should have the same warranty as the rest of the finish on the truck. May be worth a call to the dealer to ask. Worst they could say is to pound sand, then you proceed to attempt repairs. I also have the "factory" spray in on my 18. And have bad zero problems. I think I read somewhere that is a name brand application done after the truck leaves the factory. Just calls it out on the build sheet. Someone else on here might remember the details better. Good luck and keep in updated

 

[Daw14]

Warrenty is for rust holes not self inflicted wounds.

 

[kurek]

If it's of any interest, mopar does sell a kit for this exact purpose.

 

[GTyankee]

The factory spray liner for Ram trucks, is actually a Line-X Product

Line-X & a another Finance type company partnered up & formed a new company
This new company sprays the Big 3 Auto Companies
They also Install Accessories, like Nerf Bars, Bed Accessories, etc.
They also have a contract to outfit Police Vehicles

The company name is GFX

Ground Effects

Ground Effects delivers OEM-level automotive solutions with vertical integration, world-class quality, and innovative manufacturing across 6 Canadian locations.

www.gfxltd.com

Here's some information about the history of LINE-X and the Graham Partners:

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• LINE-X
  Claudio Burtin, a chemist, entrepreneur, and race car driver, founded LINE-X in 1993 after developing the industry's first spray elastomeric coating. Burtin sprayed the first LINE-X truck in 1987. He was the president and Chief Technical Officer of LINE-X until 2005, when he sold the company to Graham Partners. LINE-X is a global leader in spray-on bedliners, vehicle accessories, and custom spray solutions.
• Jun 27, 2012 —LINE-X Protective Coatings secured the acquisition of GFX with investment support from Graham
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• Graham Partners
• Private equity investor Graham Partners Inc. has acquired Line-X Inc., a franchiser of technology for spray-on polyurethane/polyurea hybrid pickup truck bed linings, from its family owner in a deal valued at more than $57 million.
  
  https://gfxlaw.com/ police vehcles