Do it yourself bed liners
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obscurotron
Adventurer
I just finished doing the interior tub of my CJ-7 in Duplicolor. Some parts were roll-on, some were spray-on and others I dabbed at with the brush. If you can spray it on, the stuff is fine (assuming you also do the proper prep work). If you plan to roll it on, I would avoid the stuff. It leaves bubbles, which eventually 'break', and then you have to touch it up (pain in the you-know-where). However, if you're willing to endure the headache, once properly applied, the stuff is robust.
Markgyver said:
Hurceliner
I used Hurceliner in my CDN2 M101 and have been very pleased with durability and longevity of the product. I applied approx 2 coats (approx 2 qts) and aside from some RR tie timber chipping it off the lip, nothing has marred it. The areas that chipped out were easy to repair, just trim flush and reapply. I painted/rolled it in and it looks good enough for a trailer
I have seen it sprayed with a undercoating gun and looks as good as any of the pro sprayed jobs, IMO.
I used Hurceliner in my CDN2 M101 and have been very pleased with durability and longevity of the product. I applied approx 2 coats (approx 2 qts) and aside from some RR tie timber chipping it off the lip, nothing has marred it. The areas that chipped out were easy to repair, just trim flush and reapply. I painted/rolled it in and it looks good enough for a trailer
I have seen it sprayed with a undercoating gun and looks as good as any of the pro sprayed jobs, IMO.
ExpoMike
Well-known member
I did a bunch of research regarding DIY bedliners. Based on the number of different forums and web sites, there were a lot of bad responses to a host of the more popular named ones. I would guess to say for every good result, there was 5 bad ones.
One that I found that conintually got good results and I don't recall finding any bad ones was U-POL Raptor bedliner. One of the larger suppliers was TCP Global, which happens to be in San Diego. I stopped by and picked up a kit for doing the bed floor of my '68 truck I am building. It is a two part system, which has a hardener you mix in. It comes in a kit with 4 bottles so you only mix up what you need (at least per bottle). It comes with a sprayer or you can roll it on.
I have done the steel floor (I am replacing the stock wood one with the optional steel one) and the results were great! From what I can tell, it should hold up great but I actually haven't got it in the truck yet, so I won't say how the long term is. They offer it two ways, black or tintable, so you can somewhat color match.
Here is the page and it's about mid way down,
http://www.tcpglobal.com/detailsupplydepot/dsd18.aspx
Here's a picture of the floor,
One that I found that conintually got good results and I don't recall finding any bad ones was U-POL Raptor bedliner. One of the larger suppliers was TCP Global, which happens to be in San Diego. I stopped by and picked up a kit for doing the bed floor of my '68 truck I am building. It is a two part system, which has a hardener you mix in. It comes in a kit with 4 bottles so you only mix up what you need (at least per bottle). It comes with a sprayer or you can roll it on.
I have done the steel floor (I am replacing the stock wood one with the optional steel one) and the results were great! From what I can tell, it should hold up great but I actually haven't got it in the truck yet, so I won't say how the long term is. They offer it two ways, black or tintable, so you can somewhat color match.
Here is the page and it's about mid way down,
http://www.tcpglobal.com/detailsupplydepot/dsd18.aspx
Here's a picture of the floor,
xj_mike said:I did a bunch of research regarding DIY bedliners. Based on the number of different forums and web sites, there were a lot of bad responses to a host of the more popular named ones. I would guess to say for every good result, there was 5 bad ones.
One that I found that conintually got good results and I don't recall finding any bad ones was U-POL Raptor bedliner. One of the larger suppliers was TCP Global, which happens to be in San Diego. I stopped by and picked up a kit for doing the bed floor of my '68 truck I am building. It is a two part system, which has a hardener you mix in. It comes in a kit with 4 bottles so you only mix up what you need (at least per bottle). It comes with a sprayer or you can roll it on.
I have done the steel floor (I am replacing the stock wood one with the optional steel one) and the results were great! From what I can tell, it should hold up great but I actually haven't got it in the truck yet, so I won't say how the long term is. They offer it two ways, black or tintable, so you can somewhat color match.
Here is the page and it's about mid way down,
http://www.tcpglobal.com/detailsupplydepot/dsd18.aspx
Here's a picture of the floor,
Actually Raptor bedliner is one of the ones I am considering. Your bed really looks nice
ExpoMike
Well-known member
Good deal. I am very happy with how the bed turned out. If you would have seen all the surface rust pock marks, dings and dents, which I worked on a few of them, you would not even think this was the same bed floor.
I did find that if you tape off areas not to be coated, pull your tape fairly soon after you are done spraying. You don't want to let it dry as it will not let the tape pull up. I had no problems but had read about that tip from another forum.
Good luck.unk03:
I did find that if you tape off areas not to be coated, pull your tape fairly soon after you are done spraying. You don't want to let it dry as it will not let the tape pull up. I had no problems but had read about that tip from another forum.
Good luck.
unk03:
highlandercj-7
Explorer
I just saw the raptor kit over the weekend for 79.00 I had no clue on there quality so I passed. I have had good luck with HERC and DurabaK. I like the duplicolor for bumpers doors and stuff but for HD use I'd use the others. OF course nothing beats LineX but you get what you pay for
JJonesee
Observer
I rolled Herc on my M-100, and on the lid I built. It came out okay. Prep time is important. If you read the negative reviews, then start asking if they prepped it - they usually will admit to short changing the surface prep.
All that said - I spent about $180 between the quart and a gallon it took to roll the bed, and lid (plus xylyne, gloves, etc..). I got a quote to LineX the trailer bed alone for $250. It took me about 6 hours start to finish. Not really much of a savings.
There are several types of spray on liners.. Just becease it says its a bed liner does not mean its an apple to apple comparison. Line-X is not the same as Rihno.
All that said - I spent about $180 between the quart and a gallon it took to roll the bed, and lid (plus xylyne, gloves, etc..). I got a quote to LineX the trailer bed alone for $250. It took me about 6 hours start to finish. Not really much of a savings.
There are several types of spray on liners.. Just becease it says its a bed liner does not mean its an apple to apple comparison. Line-X is not the same as Rihno.
JJonesee
Observer
I promise a spray on will be thicker. But I don't really see a need for this in my application since I have a lid on my trailer. If it were open top, and I planed on tossing a cord of split pecan into it, I would want something a little thicker.
A shop I once worked for sprayed Atlas. Its chemical components are the same as Line-X but a little less expensive. Its also a high pressure high temp system. In general I favor the HPHT over the Rhino (low pressure) systems. There is a ton of information on the net depending on which product you are looking for, it will provide different characteristics.
If your looking for quotes, be prepared to tow it around to ask. Don't rely on phone calls. Odds are they wont know what kind of trailer your talking about. I got quotes ranging from $600-250.
A shop I once worked for sprayed Atlas. Its chemical components are the same as Line-X but a little less expensive. Its also a high pressure high temp system. In general I favor the HPHT over the Rhino (low pressure) systems. There is a ton of information on the net depending on which product you are looking for, it will provide different characteristics.
If your looking for quotes, be prepared to tow it around to ask. Don't rely on phone calls. Odds are they wont know what kind of trailer your talking about. I got quotes ranging from $600-250.
J
john29
Guest
Spray on bedliner, Qwikliner bedliner
Just got a new dually long box. I want to keep the paint looking good so I plane on getting a bed liner of some kind. I would prefer a drop in liner over a spray cause you cannot take the spray liner out if you want and also you can never get the painted factory finish back if you have a sprayed liner. What liner would you recommend. I need something very heavy duty cause rocks etc will be dropped on it. Best thing I can find is something like this http://www.qwikliner.com.. :smiley_drive:
Just got a new dually long box. I want to keep the paint looking good so I plane on getting a bed liner of some kind. I would prefer a drop in liner over a spray cause you cannot take the spray liner out if you want and also you can never get the painted factory finish back if you have a sprayed liner. What liner would you recommend. I need something very heavy duty cause rocks etc will be dropped on it. Best thing I can find is something like this http://www.qwikliner.com.. :smiley_drive:
Northern Explorer
Explorer
You will never get the painted factory finish back in good condition with a drop in plastic bed liner either. Check out post #80 in my build thread to see some of the damage left from the plastic bed liner that I had. Although I do believe that a plastic bed liner will protect the metal better from dents. I plan on a do it yourself roll on bed liner this summer. Probably Herculiner since I can get it locally but I will check out others. I had my rocker panels and rock sliders done with Rhino liner (post #107). I'm happey with the Rhino Liner. I just want to save a little cash when I do the bed.
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