i got line-x w/color matching. i looked up rhino first, but they were 50miles from my house...line-x was right up the road.

i will say that i'm happy with it. it took a few days to really dry. i don't particularly like the way it keeps part of my boxes when i slide them, but it seems to wash off well enough. but in all fairness, i am not rough on the truck...yet. i've only had it a month and a half.

 

Your in Norman, OK. I know the dealer there. He is a GREAT guy and was one of the first LINE-X Master Franchisors. I trained with him. He's has LOADS of experience. He also owns the shop in OK City. You'll be happy with your color matched LINE-X.

 

Line-X...what else can I say? I've had two beds sprayed now, one from a shop in Blue Springs, MO and one in Olate, KS. Liked the looks of both, probably got a little better job from the Olathe shop (didn't spray over the top of the bed mounting bolts).

 

Have been very happy with the graphite colored Rhino. No complaints at all.

Steve...Pensacola

 

Anyone have any information on the Vortex spray-in liner? I am in eastern North Carolina and this is the only liner I can find in my local area. I don't want to start another big debate on who has the best product, I just want to know the pros/cons of this product.

 

I know this is an old post....I had a TOFF Liner sprayed in. Had Rhino before, i like the Toff better.

One last thing....

GO HOGS GO

 

Toff, which operated mostly in Texas, is 100% polyurethane just like Rhino. But, Toff is softer (shore A 85) than Rhino (shore A 92.5) and has less tensile strength than Rhino.

Here's some pics of Vortex in white that was posted by another forum member.

 

Wow just picked up my truck after they sprayed in the Vortex liner and it looks great! The dealer removed all the hardware sprayed in the liner then reinstalled the bed hardware and it does indeed look very sharp. And the nice thing is then did not put on any decals or anything just sprayed it in and cleaned it up.

 

Well, I got my Line-X sprayed day before yesterday. I have to say that I am sold on the fit and finish and quality. I am sure some of this is due to the Line-X dealer that sprayed mine is the same one that all ford dealers in my area use. These guys did the best work I have ever seen. they even took out the fastners and my drains before they sprayed my bed. They even sprayed my drain covers before they put them back. today I found out just how tough the product is. went to have my gas bottle filled for my grill and the bottle slid a bit when I had to make a rather spirited stop for the @sswole in front of me. when it was all said and done the gas bottle was scratched a bit but not nary a mark on my bed liner. The paint left by the bottle rubed off fairly easy too. I must say I am completely happy with their product.

 

I looked at some trucks around the my worksite and didn't see too much of a difference between rhino and line-x. Everyone I talked to had reason why they choose or didn't choose a certain brand. I ended up going with line-x because the shop was closest to my house (still had to drive an hour!). I absolutly love it so far. I haven't done any heavy hauling with it yet but am sure it will hold up.

 

Like so many things there is no right answer; IMHO it all depends. I like the rhino for my purposes because it provides a little cushion to shock; like throwing in a piece of wood. Also because it has a higher coefficient of friction; meaning if I have to hit the brakes a little on the hard side that my chainsaw is less likely to go crashing to the front. But the rhino IS softer and more easily chipped. So if you haul rock, gravel, etc. and use a shovel in the bed of the truck Line-X may be better because it doesn't chip nearly as easily.

 

which application is vortex? is it like linex or rhino? there is a vortex place right down the street from me. ..

 

I have the Vortex and I don't know for sure it looks just like a line-x to me. and after hauling 5 loads of under bush and trees still looks great. It feels kinda spongey when you walk on it. I really enjoy it.

 

I got the Line X sprayed in my truck today. They did a superb job, and removed all of the hardware (bed bolts, tailgate bolts etc) prior to spraying and reinstalled them afterwards, giving it a factory look.

If looks matter to you then the Line X wins over the Rhino in my opinion, from what I've seen. I much prefer the finish of the Line X. I'll put some pics in my gallery soon. Too bad these guys aren't doing much business right now, due to poor sales of trucks in general in our area.

 

I have had both, Line X in a Ranger, now Rhino in my new F150. I love the Rhino, but the Line X was good too, only had a small problem with the tailgate. I agree that it all depends on who is doing the spraying. Find some people in your area that have both, ask them which dealer they used. Most reputable dealers will give you names of former customers.