3 September, 2025 apsrustandtint 0 Comments 1 category

Spray in Bedliner, Beyond the Bed — A Customer Story

A Jeep owner comes in for a tub liner and leaves with a head full of ideas — and a few friends to refer. Here’s how one job turned into five smart uses for spray‑in coating.

Scene 1 — Saturday morning at APS, Fairfax

Evan’s Wrangler still wore the dust from last weekend’s trail. He handed over the key. “Tub liner, medium texture. I want to hose it out after camping,” he said.

Maya (APS): “Got it. We’ll pull the seats and plugs, mask the threads, and tune the texture so it’s grippy but easy to clean. You’ll get our care sheet at pickup.”

While the Jeep rolled into prep, Maya walked Evan past a Tacoma up on stands. Its lower doors were taped off with crisp fine‑line.

Scene 2 — Rocker panels, not rock chips

Maya: “This truck belongs to Jamie — he paints houses. Gravel roads were sandblasting his rockers. We’re spraying a narrow strip along the lower body crease. It stops the rash, looks OEM.”

“Could you do that on mine?” Evan asked, tracing the Wrangler’s lower edge in the air.

Maya: “Absolutely. We fine‑line the crease, scuff for adhesion, and build about a hundred mil. You choose contrast black or a tint to match trim.”

Scene 3 — Trailers that don’t eat boots

They passed a utility trailer with the ramp detached.

Maya: “Landscaper named Ken. Wet grass turned this ramp into a slip ’n slide. We’re laying a non‑skid film on the ramp and threshold so mowers load with confidence.”

“Ken’s in my softball league,” Evan said, grinning. “He’s always complaining about that ramp.”

Scene 4 — Steps, bumpers, and little daily wins

Maya: “Step pads, bumper tops, rock sliders — places you stand, sit, or toss gear. We adjust texture so it grips without chewing up clothes.”

She pointed at a set of sliders on a workbench, masked neatly around sensor cutouts. The coating looked like it belonged there from the factory.

Scene 5 — Wheel wells & touch‑points

In the booth, a lifted F‑150’s wheel wells wore a fresh, even coat.

Maya: “Chip resistance and easy cleanup. Great on show builds and trucks that live on gravel. For full underbody protection, we guide folks to undercoating & rust remediation — different chemistry, different job.”

Scene 6 — Marine & watersports

On a rack near the door sat two jon‑boat hatches and a set of dock steps awaiting texture.

Maya: “We tune non‑skid for bare feet or work boots and recommend a UV‑stable topcoat for boats that live in the sun.”

“I came for a Jeep tub. I’m leaving with rocker panels, and three people I can send your way.” — Evan

Scene 7 — Pickup & care

By late afternoon, Evan’s tub was dry to the touch. Hardware went back in, drains stayed clear, and the texture felt confident underhand.

Maya: “Light use after 24 hours. Heavy loads in three to five days. Pressure‑wash at a foot and a half back; skip harsh solvents. If you ever drag a sharp edge and scuff it, we can spot‑repair.”

Epilogue — Referrals in the group chat

That night, Evan texted the crew:

Evan → Ken: “They can make your trailer ramp not a slip hazard. Non‑skid spray‑in. Book it.”

Evan → Jamie: “Rocker chip problem solved. Narrow strip looks OEM. Ask for the fine‑line reveal.”

Evan → Lena: “For the jon boat — grippy deck you can hose. They’ll tune texture so it’s barefoot‑friendly.”

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