BAZOOKA FACE
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Has anybody used Rhino liner or a DIY bed liner for the roof of your van? The paint on mine is starting to peel.
Bed liner on roof
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Desert Dan
Explorer
I used Henry's Solar Flex white roofing paint on my Jeep to reflect heat.
Is seems to be houlding up well so far
Is seems to be houlding up well so far
ihatemybike
Explorer
I know of several Jeeps that are 100% covered with the stuff. Owners tend to like it. I see no reason why it wouldn't work on a vans roof.
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BAZOOKA FACE
New member
My E350 is black also. Already used to the heat!
DudeAbides
Observer
Planning on doing this to my roof for two reasons. 1) protect the roof from straps/buckles when hauling rafts/kayaks/paddle boards 2) to reduce temps-knew black would be hot but was surprised how fast it heats up
I'm planning on doing probably light grey. Something like monstaliner is easy to apply-scuff, wipe down with MEK, and roll on. I used it on my land cruiser and am happy with the results.
I'm planning on doing probably light grey. Something like monstaliner is easy to apply-scuff, wipe down with MEK, and roll on. I used it on my land cruiser and am happy with the results.
stormlover
Adventurer
Good thread with lots of success stories here: http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f19/re-finishing-the-ph-top-raptor-liner-6660.html
luthj
Engineer In Residence
I know a number of folks who have used white bedliner on their vehicle roofs. The roll on products are nice for the DIYer. Monstaliner seems popular due to the ease of roller application (My entire van is coated with it). A marine topside urethane would also be easy (and probably cheaper).
Jsweezy
Explorer
There was a black van for sale in Illinois that the owner had the roof painted white and it actually was not noticeable initially. Thanks to the lip around the top it didn't stand out much and he said it kept the van cooler, obviously not a ton cooler but anything is better than nothing.
Raul
Adventurer
I also had the roof peeling off so I painted it light silver. As already pointed, as tall as the vans are and with the rain gutter, it doesn't stand out. My van is dark green with silver bottom so it kind of matches.
I'll love to paint the whole thing with bedliner. Whatever color, I'll still paint the roof white or light grey
I'll love to paint the whole thing with bedliner. Whatever color, I'll still paint the roof white or light grey
Paddy
Adventurer
I used a lot of roll on dura liner and it's okay for the price. I also slapped a sheet of aluminum dimanond plate on my roof and it had an interesting result of not only being structural for walking, but it insulated the roof enough that I don't get any condensation at all even without any insulation.
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
A lot of Fj40 owners have also used it on the bottom side of their fiberglass roof tops rather than using headliner material.
I've not painted any roofs a dark color, but I can attest to the benefit of a light colored roof. There is a reason that an off road vehicle that was designed and built before A/C was common came with a white roof from the factory. Many users have thought they knew better and soon painted the roof white again. I can tell you this much, if I have the all the vents open it remains the same temperature inside as it is outside, and most of the time it's the temperature it is in the shade. This all despite there being no significant R value to the 1/4" thick roof.
x100 on keeping it a light color. The top of my Ambulance is going to stay white... the only reason it'll look darker is when there are solar panels mounted on the top of it... and I may even insulate between the solar panels and the roof (but that's a topic for a different thread).
I've not painted any roofs a dark color, but I can attest to the benefit of a light colored roof. There is a reason that an off road vehicle that was designed and built before A/C was common came with a white roof from the factory. Many users have thought they knew better and soon painted the roof white again. I can tell you this much, if I have the all the vents open it remains the same temperature inside as it is outside, and most of the time it's the temperature it is in the shade. This all despite there being no significant R value to the 1/4" thick roof.
x100 on keeping it a light color. The top of my Ambulance is going to stay white... the only reason it'll look darker is when there are solar panels mounted on the top of it... and I may even insulate between the solar panels and the roof (but that's a topic for a different thread).