How are you protecting your tailgate?

[kilomanjaro]

I am getting ready to paint my blazer and have got to thinking about the inside of the tailgate. I know they were originally painted, but it seems like if you use the blazer to haul anything it will just get scratched up. Just wanting input on what people have tried to protect it.

I have thought of Rhinolining, screwing on a rubber mat, or putting down some kind of carpet, but haven't decided on anything. I don't really like the thickness of rhinolining, I don't really want to screw anything down, and I think carpet would be hard to keeep clean and might wear as things are slid on it.

Lots of things to consider in any decision. How will it look? I really like a stock look. Will it dampen sound? How will it effect the tailgate seals on the bottom and sides? etc.

Anybody care to share what they have tried. Thanks
John