Has anyone found a way or a product that protects the open tailgate when loading stuff? I tried carpet and double stick tape,but it does not hold. I'm afraid to use something stronger to hold it down because I worry about permantley damaging the plastic. jd
tailgate protection
1 - 20 of 27 Posts
Joined
·
14,893 Posts
To securely attach carpet or mat, you'll have to drill holes in the plastic, which I assume is worse than scratches. Throw a piece of mat over it every time, or stop worrying?
Joined
·
250 Posts
Second Owner....
My Element is the only vehicle that I have not purchased brand new since 1979. It was not by choice... but, I really liked the 2008 SC, in Root Beer alot.... Plus, my dealer could not find me a 5-Speed SC anywhere.
The point is, I was always worried / concerned about the scratches to the plastic parts also. This time, however, it already has the first few scratches. So, it is no longer "perfect" and I don't have to worry about "damaging" it. That doesn't mean that I will abuse the surface... But, I don't have to "worry" about it either....
Enjoy the ride....
My Element is the only vehicle that I have not purchased brand new since 1979. It was not by choice... but, I really liked the 2008 SC, in Root Beer alot.... Plus, my dealer could not find me a 5-Speed SC anywhere.
The point is, I was always worried / concerned about the scratches to the plastic parts also. This time, however, it already has the first few scratches. So, it is no longer "perfect" and I don't have to worry about "damaging" it. That doesn't mean that I will abuse the surface... But, I don't have to "worry" about it either....
Enjoy the ride....
I actually went out and purchased several moving pads, because well I was moving something that I didn't want banged up, and it turns out the small one fit the back tailgate area perfectly.
I now just keep it in the vehicle and lay it in place as needed. The company will for a dollar each add grommets at any location you specify. You could have two added in the corners and take something like nylon rop(thin) and tie/clip to the two back most tie down locations in the back of the E.
Link to the company:
http://moverssupplies.com/MOVING-BLANKET/Quilted-Cotton-Pad-Mini/
Mark
I now just keep it in the vehicle and lay it in place as needed. The company will for a dollar each add grommets at any location you specify. You could have two added in the corners and take something like nylon rop(thin) and tie/clip to the two back most tie down locations in the back of the E.
Link to the company:
http://moverssupplies.com/MOVING-BLANKET/Quilted-Cotton-Pad-Mini/
Mark
Joined
·
1,846 Posts
The E is made to be used......use it and don't worry about.....you'll feel better in the end!!!
Joined
·
250 Posts
I'm with dp
throw stuff in and scratch the hell out of it. that's what I am doing. I bought a cheap plastic lined car for a reason!
throw stuff in and scratch the hell out of it. that's what I am doing. I bought a cheap plastic lined car for a reason!
Joined
·
14,893 Posts
Plasti-Dip isn't very durable. Spray-on bedliner would be a better choice for that application.
Joined
·
3,242 Posts
Really?
I've never used PLASTI DIP on anything,so I wasn't sure. Thanks for the heads up though,I won't bother trying it out then.Elemat has something but it doesn't attach to the tailgate.
http://www.elemmat.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=24
http://www.elemmat.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=24
Joined
·
232 Posts
Yup. The ONLY one.
Joined
·
1,082 Posts
Would contact cement melt the plastic? I have been thinking about attaching that super low pile interior carpet on the tailgate plastic and the little spring loaded bridge in the back. Hoping that it would give the gate a new look, and another life for the plastic before replacing it.
1 - 20 of 27 Posts
