bed liner would be cool but the first wet sand/dirt would make it loose the shine and it doesnt always get clean. I vote pc but if your on a budget just sand down the frame and get high heat spray. like 10 cans @ 2.90 a can=30+ bucks and just do coat after coat till it looks good. That would give it a decent look for cheap, but if your frame is already dissassembled you might as well save to get pc. Itll hold up longer in the end.-Dan