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johnjr30236
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3/27/2006
22:01:35
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 Subject: Roll on bed liner
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Has any one ever used the roll-on bed liner kits like the one Advance Auto Parts sells? Its like a do-it-yourself rhino liner. What kind of results did you get and how hard was it to do?
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Matt
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3/28/2006
00:39:07
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john,
I did that roll on liner from I think rhino. its a couple stage process for cheap. the process is as good as the effort you put into it. I prepped the bed thoroughly as it recommends. It went as follows: 1.sanding - took me a couple of hours to do a 'good' job.
2. acetone and TSP - acetone to clean any residue left from the sanding and other stuff; TSP for any left over. 3. Prep - took off tail gate for better access, and taped the top edge of bed to give it a stream-lined look. 4. I think that was it... time to 'roll on.' Its two applications and that was probably the easiest part of the she-bang. The stuff seems toxic though. I wore chemical gloves and had a headache from the fumes. Good luck it not that bad. I would give it a two day project though. I am kind of a perfectionist - it took me probably about 8-10 hours in total. The look after is superb, but only lasts about a week. the sun KILLS it really quickly, the shine that is. I would get the top coat that protects the shine. It adds quite a touch if it only lasted.
-Matt
PS.. Overall, its a weak application compared to what a plactic bed liner can do. I put light carpentry stuff in there with no problem - tools, lumber, materials, rock, etc... The only problem I have with it is when you put objects taht are too heavy for its purpose/design. I transported a motorcycle to the dumps in it and there are some scratches where it was set down.
Note: 8-10 hours if you plan on doing a good job. i had some minor rust spot that I fixed. And i also practically wire brushed the entire bed with a power drill. If you did a half ass job it would probably still friggin work just the same. the stuff is toxic.
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.boB
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3/28/2006
20:14:21
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I used it in the trunk of a car. It's pretty light weight. For a pick up, I think you'de want to do 3-4 coats, not the 2 I did in my trunk.
Even then, it won't be as good as real spray on rhino-liner. But it is cheaper. You get what you pay for (if you're lucky).
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Super bee
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3/28/2006
20:20:40
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herculiner, ~$80 good enough
you want something indestructable, save yourself the hassle and pay the ~$500 for an over the rail lineX
my new truck is the second one to have it, and it rules, you wanan shovel off it, no problem, load heavey sharp stuff on it, no problem
it is pretty much the best
and looks better than rino
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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