Truck Protection Buyer's Guide
How to Protect a Truck You Actually Use
Carpet, bed floor, hood paint, storage, fenders — five things every working truck owner ends up wishing they'd protected sooner. Here's what actually solves each one.
Pull the carpet out of a truck that's seen a few years of real use and you'll understand immediately why floor protection exists. The same goes for a bed floor that's taken tools and equipment without a mat, or a hood that's been pitted by gravel and bugs on the interstate. None of this is dramatic — it's just the slow accumulation of damage that happens when a truck gets used the way it was built to be used. The five categories in this guide address five specific places that take that damage, with purpose-built solutions that fit your exact truck rather than something generic you have to cut to size.
Why exact fitment matters more than you'd think
Universal floor mats come with trim lines molded in. You're supposed to cut them down to fit. The problem is that once you cut, they no longer seal against the floor channels and door sills — mud and water get underneath, sit against the carpet, and cause the kind of damage the mat was supposed to prevent. Custom-molded liners are machined to the exact dimensions of your specific year, cab, and model. They seal. They stay put. And they're why every product in this guide lists year, make, model, and cab configuration: that specificity is the whole point.
Keeping Mud, Water, and Job-Site Grime Off Your Carpet
Custom-molded all-weather floor liners — precision fit for Silverado, Sierra, Colorado, and Canyon. Front and rear rows available separately.
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Floor Liner — Front Row WeatherBeater Front Floor Liners — 2019 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Precision-molded to the exact floor contours of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab. Raised edges channel mud and water away from carpet, and the surface texture keeps boots from sliding during entry. Built from all-weather rubberized material — flexible in cold, stable in heat. $94.99 Shop Now |
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Floor Liner — 2nd Row WeatherBeater 2nd Row Floor Liners — 2019–2023 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab The rear row takes a beating from passengers, kids, and gear getting loaded in and out. Molded to wrap the full rear floor, hump, and seat base of the 2019–2023 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab — no exposed carpet, no gaps where water pools between sessions. $83.99 Shop Now |
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Floor Liner — Front Row WeatherBeater Front Floor Liners — 2023 Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon The 2023 Colorado and Canyon are a fully redesigned platform — different floor profile, different fitment requirements. This liner is built specifically for that generation; earlier Colorado/Canyon liners won't seat correctly. Covers both front footwells with raised-lip weather containment. $94.99 Shop Now |
Protecting the One Surface That Takes the Most Abuse
Heavy-duty rubber bed mats sized to exact bed lengths — short bed, long bed, and HD fitments for Silverado and Sierra.
Do you need a bed mat if you already have a spray-in liner?
A spray-in liner covers the walls and floor and bonds to the metal — great for corrosion protection, but the surface still gets chewed up by cargo dragging across it, and it does nothing to prevent sliding. A bed mat lays over the floor specifically to absorb impacts and grip cargo so it doesn't shift in transit. If you have a spray-in, a mat adds a second layer of protection where the actual work happens. If you don't have any liner at all, a mat is the fastest thing you can do to stop your bare bed floor from accumulating scratches, dents, and chemical damage.
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Bed Mat — Short Bed Heavy Duty Bed Mat — 2019–2023 Silverado/Sierra 1500 (69.9" Bed) Fits the 69.9-inch short bed on 2019–2023 Silverado and Sierra 1500. DuraGrip textured rubber resists chemicals, UV, and cargo shifting. No fasteners — drop it in, it stays put, pull it out to clean underneath. $181.99 Shop Now |
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Bed Mat — Long Bed Heavy Duty Bed Mat — 2019–2023 Silverado/Sierra 1500 (79.4" Bed) Same DuraGrip protection sized for the 79.4-inch long bed. If you haul lumber, pipe, or anything that spans the full length, this is the correct size — the short-bed mat will leave the rear foot of your floor unprotected and exposed. $181.99 Shop Now |
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Bed Mat — Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Bed Mat — 2020–2024 Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500HD (82.2" Bed) For the HD trucks that do the heaviest hauling — fits the 82.2-inch bed on 2020–2024 Silverado and Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD. The longer bed gets more use and takes more abuse; this mat is sized to cover all of it. $181.99 Shop Now |
Stopping Paint Chips Before They Start
Hood deflectors redirect bugs, gravel, and road debris away from the leading edge of your hood — three different profiles depending on how you want it to look.
| Option | Profile & Finish | What Sets It Apart | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroskin Classic | Raised profile, smoke tint | Proven bug and chip protection, no-drill install | $97.99 |
| Aeroskin II | Low profile, textured matte black | Flush-fit — less visible, cleaner look on newer trucks | $141.99 |
| Aeroskin LightShield PRO | Mid-profile, gloss black | Adds 5 amber LED lights for low-light visibility | $261.99 |
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Hood Deflector — Classic Aeroskin Hood Protector (Smoke) — 2007–2013 Silverado 1500 Bugs and gravel hit the leading edge of your hood at highway speed on every single drive. This deflector redirects that impact away from the paint on 2007–2013 Silverado 1500. Raised smoke-tint profile, no drilling required, installs with automotive tape and existing hood gaps. $97.99 Shop Now |
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Hood Deflector — Low Profile Aeroskin II Low Profile — 2022–2025 Silverado 1500 Same chip and bug protection in a lower, flatter form factor with a textured matte black finish — less visible from the driver's seat, integrates more cleanly with the 2022–2025 Silverado's hood line. Excludes ZR2, LT Trail Boss, and Custom Trail Boss trims. $141.99 Shop Now |
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Hood Deflector — LightShield PRO Aeroskin LightShield PRO — 2019–2021 Silverado 1500 If you drive at dawn, dusk, or in weather, the LightShield PRO adds five integrated amber LEDs across the deflector edge — improving forward visibility while still doing the core job of protecting your hood. Wires to an accessory circuit on the 2019–2021 Silverado 1500; no permanent mods required. $261.99 Shop Now |
The Storage Space That's Already in Your Truck
Under-seat storage boxes that replace the factory seat riser with a lockable compartment — bolt-in fit for Silverado and Sierra crew, double, and extended cab configurations.
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Under-Seat Storage GearBox Under-Seat Storage — 2019–2023 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab The space under your rear seat is wasted by a plastic riser. This box replaces that riser with a lockable compartment sized for the 2019–2023 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab — bolt-in, no cutting — so tools, documents, and valuables stay out of sight and secured. $171.99 Shop Now |
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Under-Seat Storage GearBox Under-Seat Storage — 2019–2023 Silverado 1500 Double Cab / 2020–2023 2500/3500HD The Double Cab and HD Silverados have different seat riser geometry than the Crew Cab — this version fits those specific platforms. Covers 2019–2023 Silverado 1500 Double Cab and 2020–2023 2500HD/3500HD. Not interchangeable with the Crew Cab box. $171.99 Shop Now |
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Under-Seat Storage GearBox Under-Seat Storage — 2014 Silverado/Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 2014 was a transitional year — the seat geometry changed from the previous generation, so fitment is year-specific. If you're on a 2014 Silverado or Sierra 1500 Extended Cab, this is the correct box. Lockable, bolt-in, uses space that otherwise just accumulates floor debris. $171.99 Shop Now |
Protecting Your Body Panels from the Tires That Are Already Doing the Damage
Bolt-on fender flares for Silverado 1500 — smooth paintable finish, OE mounting points, no cutting required.
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Fender Flares — DRT Style DRT Style Fender Flares (Smooth) — 2014–2018 Silverado 1500 (69.3" Bed) Your tires throw gravel, mud, and road debris at the lower body panel every time you drive. These flares add up to 3 inches of coverage on the 2014–2018 Silverado 1500 (69.3" bed). Smooth finish takes paint if you want to match the body, or leaves as factory black. 4-piece set, OE bolt pattern. $457.99 Shop Now |
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Fender Flares — DRT Style DRT Style Fender Flares (Smooth) — 2019–2021 Silverado 1500 Same DRT protection for the redesigned 2019–2021 Silverado body. The T3 generation changed fender geometry significantly — this is not a cross-fit with the 14–18. Smooth paintable finish, 4-piece set, OE mounting. If your truck is this generation, this is the correct flare. $457.99 Shop Now |
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Fender Flares — RVL Style RVL Fender Flares — 2019–2023 Silverado 1500 An alternative profile to the DRT for 2019–2023 Silverado 1500 owners who want the body panel protection without the aggressive forward overhang. Same smooth paintable finish, same 4-piece set — the difference is in the front flare silhouette and how far it extends. If you've seen both and prefer the cleaner look, this is it. $438.99 Shop Now |
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