kevinmrowland
Forum Lifer
This one comes up with every tailgate transaction and I find myself typing the same thing over again.
So first off, the powder coating is the same on all the panels.
The only thing that changes is what type of marine plastic access panel I put on the hinged portion.
The grip plastic is not an add-on, it is a different type of plastic, both types are 1/2" thick,
The two types of plastic are one with a subtle, but still slippery (especially for dogs) texture on it, really just a visual texture.
The other type has a uniform pattern of nubs and the plastic has a grippy (not rough) compound in it as well.
My original concern was that the grip stuff would be harder to keep clean, that does not seem to be a problem.
When it comes to durability I think the grip wins out over the regular since scratches occur on the nubs, not right on the surface, but that is just a visual thing.
The regular plastic is very minimal and clean looking, very nice.
It's also easier for me to build lids with it.
However, I tend to recommend the grip plastic.
Almost everyone seems to really like it once they see/feel it.
And I really like it now that I've run it in my truck for two years.
KR
So first off, the powder coating is the same on all the panels.
The only thing that changes is what type of marine plastic access panel I put on the hinged portion.
The grip plastic is not an add-on, it is a different type of plastic, both types are 1/2" thick,
The two types of plastic are one with a subtle, but still slippery (especially for dogs) texture on it, really just a visual texture.
The other type has a uniform pattern of nubs and the plastic has a grippy (not rough) compound in it as well.
My original concern was that the grip stuff would be harder to keep clean, that does not seem to be a problem.
When it comes to durability I think the grip wins out over the regular since scratches occur on the nubs, not right on the surface, but that is just a visual thing.
The regular plastic is very minimal and clean looking, very nice.
It's also easier for me to build lids with it.
However, I tend to recommend the grip plastic.
Almost everyone seems to really like it once they see/feel it.
And I really like it now that I've run it in my truck for two years.
KR
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