Dee Zee Black-Tread Full Tailgate Protector

Dee Zee Black-Tread Full Tailgate Protector gives truck owners a durable way to help protect the tailgate from dents, scratches, cargo wear, and daily abuse. The tailgate is one of the most-used surfaces on a pickup, especially when customers are loading tools, lumber, equipment, coolers, outdoor gear, work supplies, or weekend cargo, so full-coverage protection helps keep that area ready for real truck use.

This full tailgate protector is designed for customers who want more coverage than a simple tailgate cap. The full-style design helps protect the inside wall of the tailgate while also covering the top edge, giving customers added defense in the areas that often take the most contact when cargo is slid, dropped, leaned, or loaded into the bed.

Heavy-gauge Brite-Tread aluminum construction gives the protector a strong, non-rusting foundation while keeping the upgrade practical for everyday truck use. The raised diamond tread pattern adds a rugged work-truck appearance and helps create a more usable surface when cargo is moved across the open tailgate.

The black powder-coated finish gives the protector a clean, aggressive look that pairs well with modern truck styling, black trim, bed caps, tool boxes, and other exterior accessories. The finish also helps protect against oxidation and everyday wear, making it a good match for trucks used in changing weather, dusty jobsites, muddy driveways, snowy conditions, and wet loading areas.

By covering the full inner tailgate surface and the top edge, this protector helps reduce damage from repeated loading and unloading. It can help cover existing wear or protect a cleaner tailgate from new marks, making it useful for work trucks, daily drivers, fleet vehicles, farm trucks, tow rigs, and weekend project trucks.

The vehicle-specific design helps the protector follow the intended tailgate shape for a cleaner fit. Depending on the selected application, installation details and mounting hardware may vary, so customers should confirm fitment and included components before installation to make sure the protector matches the truck bed and tailgate setup.

Whether customers are upgrading for tailgate protection, work-truck durability, cargo loading support, cleaner styling, daily hauling, or added peace of mind when using the truck bed, the Dee Zee Black-Tread Full Tailgate Protector delivers rugged full-tailgate coverage with a sharp black tread finish. Now Available at LEER!

 

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Features & Specifications

Product Type: Full tailgate protector

Brand: Dee Zee

Vehicle Fitment: Vehicle-specific truck applications

Material: Heavy-gauge Brite-Tread aluminum

Finish: Black powdercoat

Surface Design: Diamond tread pattern

Protection Area: Inside tailgate wall and top tailgate edge

Design Style: Full-style protector for expanded tailgate coverage

Corrosion Resistance: Non-rusting aluminum construction with protective black finish

Functionality:

• Helps protect the full inside tailgate surface from dents, scratches, and cargo wear
• Protective lip helps cover the vulnerable top edge of the tailgate
• Heavy-gauge Brite-Tread aluminum provides strong, non-rusting tailgate protection
• Black powdercoat finish helps protect against oxidation while adding a clean custom look
• Diamond tread pattern adds rugged truck styling and a more usable loading surface
• Helps reduce damage from tools, lumber, equipment, outdoor gear, and daily cargo
• Vehicle-specific design helps support a cleaner fit on compatible truck applications
• Works well for work trucks, daily drivers, fleet vehicles, tow rigs, and weekend hauling setups

 

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Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want full tailgate protection with rugged black tread styling.

• Protects more of the tailgate than a basic top-edge cap
• Helps defend the inner tailgate wall from repeated loading and unloading damage
• Covers the top tailgate edge where cargo contact often causes wear
• Non-rusting aluminum construction supports long-term truck bed protection
• Black powdercoat finish adds a sharp, aggressive appearance
• Diamond tread surface pairs well with work-truck and utility styling
• Helps preserve the truck's tailgate finish during hauling, loading, and daily use
• Useful for customers who want a practical bed protection upgrade without a permanent liner

 

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What's Included

• Black-Tread full tailgate protector
• Application-specific mounting hardware when supplied by the manufacturer
• Installation instructions when supplied by the manufacturer

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 

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Installation Notes

• Designed for compatible vehicle-specific truck tailgate applications.
• Confirm the selected protector matches the truck bed, tailgate shape, and existing tailgate trim before installation.
• Review the supplied instructions for application-specific mounting steps, hardware use, and drilling requirements before beginning installation.
• Clean the tailgate surface before installation and periodically inspect the protector after heavy cargo use.

Buyer is responsible for use in accordance with applicable vehicle, road, off-road, towing, racing, and local laws.

 

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Warranty Information

Dee Zee limited lifetime warranty coverage applies to qualifying defects in materials, workmanship, and design under normal use when the product is installed and maintained according to applicable warranty terms.

Warranty coverage typically excludes damage from road hazards, improper installation, misuse, accidents, modifications, improper repairs, spills, vandalism, neglect, acts of God, normal wear, finish wear outside warranty terms, or non-compliant use. Proof of purchase may be required for warranty claims.