After some "looking around", I have observed many different types of bedliners by different manufacturers and applicators. HELP! Which spray-on bedliiner provides the best value and protection?
When I had both (my 98...SOLD and my new 2k) of my trucks done, I used a company called Armadillo. I just got off the phone with him and they use a product called LINE-X. Their web-site address is www.line-x.com .
There are a couple of different packages you can get. One is a bit lighter than the other and MIGHT chip over the years; I don't know what the warranty is. The other is thicker and heavier, but it is guaranteed for the life of the truck. On my 98, I had a couple of gouges in it and a couple of scrapes, but nothing serious. I used a shovel and whatever else and it still looked the same as the day it was put on. Even the small dents and stuff did not chip the liner. I am truley impressed with this product.
Make sure when they do it (whoever you use) that they take all of the hardware off the box. Make sure all the tie-down hooks are removed and they take the latch cover off the inside of the tailgate. Trust me, if your latch ever breaks, you don't want to be the one that has to to dig that crap out of the hex screws.
Also, make sure that they prep it properly. They use course sandpaper to score the box so the stuff sticks. The dealer here told me that you have to make sure that they sand the heck out of it and don't miss any spots.
I checked the site and there are lots of dealers in Texas, hopefully one near Crowley.
Stock
·7700 Series Payload Package,·Black with silver two-tone, ·4x4, ·5.4L, · 3.55 LS axle, ·Class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, ·Overhead console, ·Sliding rear window, ·Keyless entry, ·Captains chairs with graphite leather interior, ·Six stacker CD
Add-ons / Changes
·Goodyear RT/S 265 75R16 tires, ·Black and silver Lariat graphics, ·LINE-X sprayed on bedliner, ·FORD logo rubber bedmat, ·Stainless steel grill cover, ·White face guage kit, ·Stainless steel nerf bars, ·Rubberized undercoating, ·FORD logo bug deflector and rain guards, ·Superwhite bulbs, ·Clear front corner and rear tail lights (with appropriate color bulbs), ·Carbon fibre dash kit, ·SnugTop Expo Topper
Both the Linex and Rhino are great products for about the same price. It's all in what you want. If you like an even texture, thinner, rock hard liner go Linex. If you want it thick and rubbery with an more uneven texture(cottage cheese look), go Rhino. After checking them both out, I got the Linex and love it. Can't go wrong either way. Also, adding to Paradeis' advice, I had the Linex guy even remove all the bed bolts before spraying. If you ever need to adjust or remove the bed, it's a whole lot easier this way. Don't know if Rhino is thin enough to allow for this step.
------------------ 2000 XLT Black Sport, Flareside, 2WD, Ext. Cab, 5.4L Auto. Other factory options: 3.55 LS, Class III tow, 6-way Captains chairs w/CD changer, Remote entry , and Slider window. Mods: Undercoat, window tint, headlight & tail light covers, removed "Sport" decals, upgraded Triton tailgate emblem, Linex spray-in bedliner, and an ARE LSII lid. Wish list: Flowmaster duals, K&N FIPK, and a Belltech 3/4 drop. Check it out at:http://home.columbus.rr.com/selva1/
[This message has been edited by selva1 (edited 01-19-2000).]
I figure I'll add my two cents to this little conversation. First off there are dozens if not hundreds of companies that do this type of work, but as others have already said I'd go with Rhino or Line-X. Those are the two big ones. There are differences between the two however. First off, they are applied differently. Line-X is sprayed on hot and under pressure whereas Rhino is not. The net result is Line-X dries in seconds (not minutes or hours like Rhino) and the texture is different (as selva1 mentioned). As far as cost and protection, they should be roughly equal. However here is something to keep in mind. Both of these companies offer colored bed liners. However, the sun will fade all colors. If you get a red liner for example, within a year the color will be a brownish color. Now neither Line-X nor Rhino will admit this on their web pages, but it happens. The black liners do fade to a dark gray, but the original color can be restored with a special cleaner.
My last recommendation on which ever liner you choose, find someone else who has had work done there before. Spray-on liners are only as good as the person doing the work. Find someone who has had their work done before and look at his/her craftsmanship. If it looks good and they recommend him/her, then go for it. I personally can recommend Line-X of Bakersfield for anyone who is in central California. I feel his work is top-notch!
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1999 Lariat SuperCab Flareside, Amazon Green with Silver trim, 5.4L, 4x2, 4 wheel disc/ABS, 3.55 limited slip, towing package, fog lamps, sliding rear window, captains chairs, keyless entry with alarm, spray-on bed liner, bug guard, and K&N. http://www.csc.calpoly.edu/~bfriesen/truck.html
Please tell me what the special cleaner is for my black liner.......
------------------ Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid"'99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, Rhino Liner, Extang Classic tonneau cover, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)
Dunbarton,
I when had a Grey Rhino-liner installed, the installer said there were a variety of cleaners but the cheapest was KEROSENE. He said the rhino-liner is impervious to chemicals and that kerosene would restore the shine, too.
I have not had reason to chemically clean mine, yet. Just hose it out when I wash the truck.
Good luck.
I'm a Rhino dealer so my opinion is a little one sided but i'll give it anyway.first lets clear up some myths,hot or cold application? both work.(rhino creates its own heat and dries in 10 to 30 secs not min or hours).As far as texture,w/rhinos equipment i can make it w/a fine or rough texture,whatever you want it to look like.Colors? this is a little tougher,think of the liner like your tires,if you dont clean them they look dull,faded and dingy.I've seen a bright red look great after 8yrs and i've seen one look terrible after 1yr. Its all in how you take care of it,my opinion is to stay w/black(less cleaning).Cleaning,simple green and a scrub brush work the best.Rhino invented the spray-on liner and has been in buisness a little longer.Line-x uses a harder foumula that is a little less flexable and may crack in the colder climates(rhino has a harder formula too,we just dont use it in pick up trucks).Bottom line-check out both companys local dealers,is the shop clean?have you seen their work?(don't look at shop trucks only)?How long have they been in buisness in your area? Go w/the one you trust,we both have good and bad dealers.
PS;Be careful of some of the other companys out there,some are using paint in your bed and calling it a liner.
good luck!
rhino5@gatewaw.net
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97 f150 xlt lariet off road,4"trailmaster lift 35x12.5x16.5 tires centerline rims,fiberglass ram air hood,warn 9000xdi winch, 5.4L
It really does a nice job. But you could probably experiment with your own cleaners. Maybe try Simple Green, or some back to black product. Since the bed liners are resistant to most chemicals you can't really hurt them.
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1999 Lariat SuperCab Flareside, Amazon Green with Silver trim, 5.4L, 4x2, 4 wheel disc/ABS, 3.55 limited slip, towing package, fog lamps, sliding rear window, captains chairs, keyless entry with alarm, spray-on bed liner, bug guard, and K&N. http://www.csc.calpoly.edu/~bfriesen/truck.html
I have a Gatorback liner in my '99 F150. I have had real good luck with it so far. It came with a lifetime warranty. They will also patch/repair it for free anytime. Thought is was a real good deal.
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Brian
1999 F-150 Lariat Supercab
Gatorback liner, Nerf rails
Green and Gold - Go STARS!
Check out the herculiner post here i have it it my truck and love it my previous truck had the rhino liner i have not noticed a diifreance at all except the cost it was $89.00 compares to the 450 priced here at the rhino dealer, i took me about 4 hours total time to do it the instcrution and tools come in the kit. check it out very good stuuf others here have used it also. cleans up great i used regular dish soap works great.
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2000 blk xlt f150 sc 4x4 orp pkg 5.4 3.55 ls tow pkg herculiner ,sony 10 disc cd-player A.R.E. cap remote start
I had one in my 97. It was sprayed on by Ziebart (The undercoating guys), and it was heat-cured under a heat lamp for 6 hours. It was a two-part, UV-stably epoxy. It, too was available in different colors, was guaranteed never to fade, and could be applied both with and without traction grit material. I'll try to find out what brand it was specifically.
-Joe-
Oh, I forgot to mention, chemically stable too... completely unreactive to everything but industrial strength acids and alkalines (Battery acid hardly qualifies) with the only affect being mild fading.
-Joe-
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