It's probably been beat up here a few times, but for some reason, my searches are timing out.

What's the general thought on these two currently? What has "Real world" use shown? I've never used a spray-in and want to make the best decision.

Here's a couple of the differences that I know;

-the Rhino liner seems to be a softer material. Line-X dealers claim they see them tearing, Rhino dealer claims it absorbs shock better.

-The Rhino material seems to be a bit more 'lumpy' more like oatmeal sized clumps. The Line-X seems to be more consistent and smaller clumps of material.

-Rhino is a cold application, Line-X is hot. Does this really matter?

-Rhino says nationwide warranty, so does Line-X. However Line-X dealer claims that most Rhino dealers will not warrant anothers work since the dealership system work differently than Line-X.

-Price is close. Line-X is about $40.00 less.

Any advice? I want this for my new baby...04 Lariat Screw.

Thanks!

 

I doubt you could go wrong with either one. I have a Rhino in my '97 8'-bed. I got it a couple of years ago and I've had no problems but I don't exactly toss picks and axes in it either. I chose the Rhino because I wanted a little more "give" and because I knew that for what I typically haul in my truck that I would never wear it out.

I will say that I will never have a plastic liner again on any truck I buy. The one I had cracked in the corners and hindered use of the tie down anchors in the side walls.

Sounds like you've done a good bit of research already. Pick one and enjoy it!

 

Easy decision...... Line-X all the way. I did the reasearch too, and Line-X was the clear winner for me. Even the good Rhino installations I've seen still don't look as good as my Line-X liner. And I'd echo the comments of PBB in that after having a spray in liner, I'll never have another plastic drop in.

Regardless which you choose, the installer will be the key. Make sure you find somebody that is really good at doing this type of application.

Good luck.

-Mike-

 

Thanks guys. I'll probably go ahead with the Line-X. I've got a little time before I need to get a load of dirt, so I'll see if there are any other replies.

Mike

 

or you could go with armacoating and get it as hard or soft as you want and lumpy or smooth as you want for the same price.

 

Get a Rhino. END OF STORY!

 

Line-X.


The hot versus cold application does make a major difference on how well everything is sealed up.

 

I had Line-X sprayed on last week and couldn't be happier. Be sure to print the $20 coupon off the Line-X website.

 

The differences between the products are significant. Take a piece of Line-X and rub it together with a piece of Rhino. It will sand it just like sand paper on a piece of wood. You can actually saw through the Rhino with the Line-X.

First Line-X is sprayed on at 190 degrees and at 2500 pounds of pressure and dries in 7 seconds and cures within an hour. So if your dealer does make a mistake in spraying it is just a second with a sander and you still get a great product. The Line-X dries pretty hard and the non skid is done by texturing with the material actually starting to dry in the air and forming the texture for the non skid.

Now the Rhino is sprayed on at low temp and low pressure and takes as much as 48 hours if your lucky to dry. It stays very soft to the touch and some you can actually make marks in with your fingernail. You will also notice that Rhino and similarly sprayed products will tend to have runs in the material that have to be shaved or sanded. They get their non skid from the softness of the material.

So it really depends on how you plan to use your truck. If you want a harder surface like a drop in with the advantage of non skid then go with the Line-X.

If you want a softer liner with the advantage of non skid then go with the Rhino.

It comes down to personal preference.

 

I have Line X... I like it a lot... Never used Rhino though.

 

I just got off the phone with my local Line-X installer. I will be taking the truck over in about an hour to get it done today.

I'm getting a little more anxious to to this. Over the weekend, I hauled a yard of fill dirt and even with being carefull, the scratches to the bed are terrible. Why doesn't Ford make a tougher finish on the bed? It really does not take much to tear it up.

Thanks all.
:santa:

 

Ya know, I'd bet in the near future that Ford will offer (like Nissan does right now with the Titan) a spray-in bedliner option direct from the factory. If they did they could insure application consistency (a quality control issue with all the different spray-in dealers currently), and offer it at a really competitive pricepoint. I'd have opted for it when I ordered my truck. Oh well, at least the Line-X dealer I chose did a quality application on my truck. Hope you get the same on yours.

-Mike-

 

Great choice on the Line-X...you won't be disappointed. I put a few small grooves in mine by sliding an aluminum boat into it, but I'm glad to know that I can go to any installer to get it fixed for free.

 

As long as it is done by a professional, stay away from the do it yourself linings. I had Line-x installed on my truck and it looks and feels great!

Rhino is good, but it is soft. It doesn't allow objects to slide as easy. If you get a sample piece of line-x and rhino you can cut the rhino sample with the line-x. I hear lots of stories of rhino fading and turning grey also.

You can't go wrong with either one, but Line-x was best for me.

 

lineX all the way