{"id":21790,"date":"2026-10-30T12:51:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T16:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=21790"},"modified":"2026-11-02T12:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T17:53:55","slug":"spray-on-bedliner-change-provides-new-appearance-on-silverado-and-sierra-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=21790","title":{"rendered":"Spray-On Bedliner Change Provides New Appearance on Silverado and Sierra Trucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The application process of the spray-on bedliner (RPO CGN) available on Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500HD\/3500HD, Sierra 1500 and Sierra 2500HD\/3500HD trucks has been updated during 2026 model year production. The result is a slight difference in appearance along with substantial environmental savings during manufacturing. (Fig.1)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21793\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F01-Bedliner-HD-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F01-Bedliner-HD-5.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F01-Bedliner-HD-5-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F01-Bedliner-HD-5-85x55.png 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F01-Bedliner-HD-5-200x130.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fig. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Before the process change, a tape-and-wire method was used to mask the edge of the spray-on bedliner near the cargo box opening. This method provided a hard, definite edge to the bedliner at the tailgate opening. (Fig. 2)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21792\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F02-Bedliner-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1005\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F02-Bedliner-2.png 1005w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F02-Bedliner-2-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F02-Bedliner-2-768x618.png 768w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F02-Bedliner-2-68x55.png 68w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F02-Bedliner-2-780x628.png 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fig. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The rolling change across all GM assembly plants that has been implemented features a new masking system that updates the look of the bedliner edge. The application change eliminates about 2.5 million pounds of waste going into a landfill annually from each assembly plant<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The new masking system, which is common in the industry, results in a different appearance of the bedliner edge. It now has an even faded appearance rather than a hard line. (Fig. 3)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21791\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F03-Bedliner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"987\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F03-Bedliner-1.png 987w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F03-Bedliner-1-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F03-Bedliner-1-768x665.png 768w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F03-Bedliner-1-64x55.png 64w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/F03-Bedliner-1-780x675.png 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fig. 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The difference in appearance of the bedliner is expected with the new application process and no repairs are needed. The durability of the bedliner is not affected by the new process.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013<\/em> <em>Thanks to David MacGillis<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"gsp_post_data\" \r\n\t            data-post_type=\"post\" \r\n\t            data-cat=\"2026-october-c\" \r\n\t            data-modified=\"120\"\r\n\t            data-created=\"1793364696\"\r\n\t            data-title=\"Spray-On Bedliner Change Provides New Appearance on Silverado and Sierra Trucks\" \r\n\t            data-home=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The application process of the spray-on bedliner (RPO CGN) available on Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500HD\/3500HD, Sierra 1500 and Sierra 2500HD\/3500HD trucks has been updated during 2026 model year production. 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