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What is Polyurea? – As defined by the PDA

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As someone in the polyurea business, I have grown used to having to explain what Polyurea is in pretty simple terms so that people have a basic understanding of what it is. I decided it would be helpful to give you both a simplified and a more comprehensive explanation for what Polyurea is. polyurea spray provides the best characteristics of many different compounds. At twenty times stronger than most epoxy coatings, it is extremely durable. It’s chemically resistant to salt, oil, fuel and many other harsh chemicals. It is also 98% more flexible than epoxy, which allows for extreme movement however it won’t crack or peel. If all that didn't seal the deal, Polyurea also installs in less than half the time and are environmentally ‘green’ compared to competing epoxy coatings. Polyurea is an organic polymer that is the reaction of isocyanate with an amine terminated polyether resin, forming a plastic-like or rubber-like compound that may be used in many of the same way...

Understanding Bedliners Better

The bed of a truck is one of the most abused parts of a vehicle. After all, it is designed to haul just about anything. There are a few options out there to protect the bed. Some companies make thick rubber mats to protect the bottom of the bed from damage. Depending on how you use your truck that might be all you need. Another public option in many new pickups is a plastic bedliner that rides on the inside of the bed and protects the mattress from damage. The biggest downside to these bedliners is the destruction they cause themselves. These liners rub the paint off the foundation of the truck and primarily help rust get a foothold. One of the best options for protecting the bed of a truck is a spray on bedliner . These adhere to the bed and create a shielding layer that bonds with the paint and metal. While these are deemed permanent, they do no damage to the truck and offer a great deal of protection. We thought we would take a more in-depth look at bedliners so that we could...