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Originally Posted by ibeheretoo
Can Line-X Xtra be applied to chrome bumpers, the lower front valance (plastic piece below the bumper), and factory plastic running boards?
How well can redfire paint be matched with Xtra?
How well can redfire paint be matched with Xtra?
Can LINE-X be applied to:
1. Chrome bumpers - Yes
2. Lower plastic facia - Yes
3. Plastic running boards - I've never applied to them, but I would say that if the running board cannot be totally encapsulated with LINE-X, then no, don't do it.
Xtra color match: The Xtra will contain the same pigments at the same ratio as your truck's paint, so it will be the same color. However, your paint is a multi-stage (base, middle, and then clearcoat) paint and Xtra is a single stage product. Also, LINE-X has a texture, your paint is smooth. So, while the Xtra color will be the same, it will reflect light differently than your paint.
Here's a closeup of a Toyota blue color. The Xtra even contains metallic flakes, just like the truck's paint. (Note: In this pic, the Xtra has been "pooled" per the customer's request. Typically, the bedliner would have more texture.)

Red Xtra on the rockers:
1. Chrome bumpers - Yes
2. Lower plastic facia - Yes
3. Plastic running boards - I've never applied to them, but I would say that if the running board cannot be totally encapsulated with LINE-X, then no, don't do it.
Xtra color match: The Xtra will contain the same pigments at the same ratio as your truck's paint, so it will be the same color. However, your paint is a multi-stage (base, middle, and then clearcoat) paint and Xtra is a single stage product. Also, LINE-X has a texture, your paint is smooth. So, while the Xtra color will be the same, it will reflect light differently than your paint.
Here's a closeup of a Toyota blue color. The Xtra even contains metallic flakes, just like the truck's paint. (Note: In this pic, the Xtra has been "pooled" per the customer's request. Typically, the bedliner would have more texture.)

Red Xtra on the rockers:
Last edited by TruckGasm; Jan 18, 2008 at 10:09 AM.
Originally Posted by TruckGasm
3. Plastic running boards - I've never applied to them, but I would say that if the running board cannot be totally encapsulated with LINE-X, then no, don't do it.
Plastic is a different animal than metal. Typically, plastic on vehicles is fairly flimsy. We prefer to encapsulate ANY piece we are spraying no matter what it is, but it's more important to do this on plastic.


Bushwacker is totally encapsulated.

So is this Tacoma's lower facia and fender flares.


Bushwacker is totally encapsulated.

So is this Tacoma's lower facia and fender flares.
Last edited by TruckGasm; Jan 18, 2008 at 05:44 PM.


