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FAQs—GMC Bed Rail Cap
- Are bed rail caps really good accessories to buy? Are they worth the money I’ll spend? I just bought a truck. In three years’ time, I’m planning on selling it. I want the truck to be in good shape, without scratches. I want to know if putting on some bed rail caps would help, especially in its resell value.
- I bought some easy-to-install bed rail caps. They can be mounted and secured with an adhesive. I don’t want to make the same mistake as my brother whose tape-on bed rail caps won’t stick after setting up the caps the wrong way. What should I do to make sure that the adhesive will work?
- I made sure that the rails are clean and dry before I prepared the caps for mounting and removed the tape. However, the tape for the other cap quickly got dry and suddenly won’t stick. What could have gone wrong here?
- Will bed rail caps fit with a tonneau cover? Will I have any problem with fitting in the cover if I have bed caps in place?
- I’m looking for durable bed rail caps for my truck since I usually carry a lot of cargo. What would be a better choice: ABS plastic or metal caps?
- I have stake pockets, and I’m wondering if this will be a problem when I buy some bed rail caps. Are there bed caps that cover stake pockets?
- What are the downsides to using plastic caps as opposed to metal (stainless steel or aluminum) bed rail caps?
Bed rail caps are practical. Not only do they give the truck some style upgrade, but they also keep the paint work and auto body safe from scratches and dings caused by bumps when loading or unloading cargo. The good ones can even handle pressure when using rope used to tie the cargo and keep it in place. With these accessories, the truck bed will be in a better shape and condition even after you drive the truck for a couple of years. The patterns and finish would add further to the looks of the truck, and the protection the caps provide can all help give your old truck a good value.
You have to clean the surface where the caps will be set first. Use some dry, clean cloth with car soap or rubbing alcohol to wipe off dirt and wax residue. Make sure that the bed rails are wiped clean and dried fully before taping on the caps. When rails are wet or moist, the adhesive may not stick.
For the adhesive not to dry quickly, you should limit its exposure to air. Do one side at a time. Don’t remove the pre-lined tape right away until you’ll be setting the cap in place and securing it with a tape. If the tape or adhesive is exposed to the air for too long, it may dry quickly and dust might get stuck to the tape. Avoid this at all cost.
Some bed caps are thin and won’t get in the way of mounting a tonneau cover. Overlapping hard covers can be fitted easily even with caps on the bed rail. Not all covers, however, can be mounted properly or be fitted perfectly if there are caps. Some won’t be flush with the truck bed, and this would be a problem. Other caps may be quite thick to allow it. You have to check with the dealer and manufacturer first to be sure.
ABS plastic is a good option because the material can more easily resist impact and scratches compared to metal. Another advantage to using caps made of ABS plastic is that they won’t get scraped easily or get dinged, which will ruin the look of the truck bed. They also won’t get corroded. Because they won’t form rust, the paint won’t be chipped or destroyed easily.
You have a choice whether or not you’ll get bed caps that can cover the pockets to prevent moisture or get caps with cutouts so that the stake pockets will stay open. You may easily get caps with punch-outs—this won’t be a problem.
While plastic bed caps don’t get scratched easily and won’t get corroded, they may be more prone to nicks and gouges, as opposed to metal bed caps.
