Spray on bed liners
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From: Heart of Dixie
Spray on bed liners
Okay, from what I've heard, one of the best aftermarket things you can ever give your truck is a spray on/in (whatever) bedliner. I recenly got myself a new truck and am considering to get one. So what I was wondering is which brand is the best, Line-X or Rhino. I've heard Rhino does a good job, but there isn't a dealer too close to me. As for Line-X, I have one locally and I hear they have a great turn-around time, but how is the quality? And one last thing, which one is cheaper? Please give me anything you can tell me.
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They are both good liners. Rhino has more of a rubbery content than Line-x. With the Line-x it is easeir to slide things, stuff etc... into your bed, and to me it seems tougher. I have the Line-x in my bed and I love it, TOUGHER MEANS FORD!!!!
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I recently had the Line-X sprayed in my ’97 F-150 and absolutely love it. My father-in-law has the Rhino in his ’97 F-150 and it hasn’t chipped or torn but the color has faded to a dull gray. I spoke with the owner of our shop in Fresno, CA and he explained that the Line-X is sprayed on at room temperature while the Rhino is a hot application. The problem with the hot application is that it takes hours for the coating to dry which can leave runs while the Line-X dries within 5 seconds. Because the Rhino is a hot application and because of the materials used in the mixture, when it is hot outside the liner get extremely hot. The Line-X was about $25 dollars cheaper and has a National lifetime warranty.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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From: East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
I have a rhino on my 03 150. It ran me $350, and was money well spent. With any spray in I was concerned about fading, so we'll have to see how it holds up. But, the traction on the Rhino is priceless. Before, when I put something in the bed, I would have to bungy it down so it wouldn't slide around (same problem with plastic liners). But now, I can toss anything back there and it ain't moving. The down side is if you actually want to slide something into the bed it is a bit more difficult.
The point about runs is accurate with the Rhino. I have a few runs on the vertical points, but you have to look for them. If you find a good dealer to do the install you should be fine.
I plan on putting a Pace-Edwards tonneau cover, so hopefully that will eliminate any sun-fade issues.
I would definitely get one again. GOOD LUCK!
The point about runs is accurate with the Rhino. I have a few runs on the vertical points, but you have to look for them. If you find a good dealer to do the install you should be fine.
I plan on putting a Pace-Edwards tonneau cover, so hopefully that will eliminate any sun-fade issues.
I would definitely get one again. GOOD LUCK!
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Line-x. I have it on the flares of my jeep and they hold up perfectly to trees and rocks.....not a scratch.
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line-x and rhino liner are great products but if you are worried about cost you can get a kit from the eastwood company at eastwoodcompany.com. it comes with a spray gun and ten "tintable" liner all for about $150. to tint all you do is got get paint that matches your truck and mix it in with the liner liquid. i know a few people that have done it and they like it. but i also know a guy that had a rhinoliner and it faded from black or gray to green on him.
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My 2001 f 150 s/crew came with the Rhino liner right from the dealer. I love it I have hauled loads of stone and lots of firewood. The rhino has a grippy surface so if you want stuff to slide it probably is not for you. Keep on truckin'