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SPRAY IN BED LINERS

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:57 pm
by stevo
This subject has probably been discussed many, many times before; however, since I am a newbie I hope you'll bear with me. Am thinking about a spray-in bedliner material for the rear area of my truck. There are MANY different companies out there and probably just as many different products available. Any imput from you guys (and gals) would be appreciated. Thanks!

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:00 pm
by EvanH
My 710 came with bedliner; I don't know what brand, but I do think it is a good idea.

The bedliner was put on thick, which had the unintended consequence of messing up the screw hole alignment for the transmission cover plate, and made the seat screws no longer line up either.

So you may want to make sure whoever does the bedliner puts down just a thin coat in these areas.

-Evan

Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:16 am
by ExpeditionImports
If you intend on keeping your truck long term, use a National Chain for the work. Linex, Rhino, etc. These companies have a good warranty. We see new "liner" companies sprout and die constantly. Considering that for an investment of 3-5K you can get lower quality equipment to shoot various coatings, you have lots of companies jump in to make there millions only to find out it's not that easy.

You might save 30-40%, but when the coating sheets off and the vendor has closed up shop, you are hosed. My personal favorite is Linex, as we have shot 40-50 vehicles and it seems to hold up very well.

Cheers,

Scott

Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:06 pm
by djb_rh
I agree with the above. I'd add that the difference between Linex and Rhino to me is the material. Both are quality, but Linex is harder. It's a little more durable if you're going to be throwing transmissions in the back or something, but things will also slide around on it a little easier. I've used both and will continue to use both depending on what I'm gonna use the truck for. For a Pinz I'd probably use Rhino, personally. But mine mostly sees people duty, not stuff duty.


--Donnie

Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:44 pm
by yaknowthatguy
I had a couple of vehicles shot with Speedliner; I don't know if they're still in business, but I had really good results with them. Haven't needed anything else done in a long time, so haven't kept track of them.

I have a personal disdain for Rhino, mostly because my local Rhino shop is owned and operated by a jackass. I'd rather line my truck with rubber cement and prayer than go to a Rhino dealer....but that's my own deal.

I do agree that going to someone who's been around a while is important - I have known people to shoot whatever-liner on a vehicle, have it peel/flake/fade and then find out the company's out of business when they went for warranty. This requires many hours with a needle scaler and paying someone to shoot it again. Caveat Emptor.

Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:27 pm
by ka
we use liners to coat plywood used for floors in systems i design. we were used to rhino - worked gr8. would have preferred linex (they seemed to be more technically educated about their stuff) but it was too far away from slc. last system we tried adding a non-grip sand to the mix. horrible stuff. cant touch it, kneel on it, cut it with a saw, etc. it's like shards of glass that instantly destroy flesh and clothing.

all this was to say dont add the grip sand unless you're sure you never want to contact it with anything other than the bottom of your shoes.

Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 2:50 pm
by Erik712m
Scott or Brian, Have you ever sprayed over foam Or Styrofoam? Just got home from four days of camping it was ether hot or cold. Need to insulate. And would like to spray over the foam so I can still just hose it off when I get home.