Abrasion resistant tape to protect truck tailgate from wear?

[wasabi_VA]

Is there some kind of automotive / outdoor tape I can apply to this edge of my tailgate to prevent wear when I load/unload my kayak? The tailgate edge has a plastic cap over it but the bottom of the kayak is wearing it down very easy. Must be a very soft tailgate cap.

 

 

 

[PourMyOwn]

Pool noodle?

[Scott F]

Maybe try Gorilla tape?

[A-Jay]

Throw a section of carpet remnant in the back of your rig.

When needed, place it between your kayak and where ever it's positioned in the truck.  

or

Get / make something like this  . . .

https://www.yakima.com/gatekeeper

A-Jay

 

 

[newriverfisherman1953]

Carpet is your friend!!

[Way north bass guy]

It’s a truck. If you can’t drive it without a few scratches on it (especially on the inside edge of the tailgate), you shouldn’t really be allowed to drive a truck ?. 
This of course is coming from a guy that uses his truck to haul materials and tools every weekday as a stonemason. 
Seriously though,if it’s really bugging you, just get a piece of carpet like the other guys mentioned. 

[VolFan]

You could cover it with one of the kayak keel guards that are self adhesive - just make sure you prep well and clamp it down while the adhesives adheres. But that will also scratch some. I'd do a piece of carpet or cut a slot along an appropriate length of conduit and slide that on the edge before and after kayak.

[slonezp]

Flex Seal Tape

 

But seriously, the tailgate protector is meant to protect the tailgate. Your intention is to protect the tailgate protector?

[WRB]

Take a look at garage door flat weather seal adhesive strip like Garade 3" wide X 1/2". You will need to trim to fit and only use a short length.

Tom