Rhino Lining vs. Line-X

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Aug 12, 2001 | 07:10 AM

wgm114

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Rhino Lining vs. Line-X

I am debating which lining to get sprayed into my bed. I have heard that the Rhino fades. Any comments?

Aug 13, 2001 | 05:12 PM

weldman

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Rhino Lining vs. Line-X

I've had Rhino for about three years and it looked a little dull. I used the FOREVER BLACK available at the rhino dealer, it seemed to make it like new again.
I don't think that it faded, but was extremely dirty and not polished.

Line-x guys, have you had to shine your liner like I have??

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Aug 15, 2001 | 06:49 AM

ripf350

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Rhino Lining vs. Line-X

I had a Line-X sprayed in January. I chose the Line-X because I had heard a couple complaints about Rhino when doing research. I then called each local sprayer and felt better about the Line-X guys. I will never have another drop-in liner again.

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Aug 17, 2001 | 01:28 AM

argve

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Rhino Lining vs. Line-X

Have not had any experience with the LineX but no complaints with the Rhino. The only problem that I had with the Rhino was I had the lower rocker panels done, they color matched it, but put it on paper thin. I believe that is the reason that I had problems with the rockers. The rockers started to peel off after about 4-6 months, had to go back and have it redone ( at their cost ). They then put it on just as thick as the bed and no problems after that, have had it since '96. The bed has been fine, I have not had any problems there. It did dull after about a year, but I have used it for wood, dirt, mulch and etc. Cleans up easy. Will never have another drop in liner.

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Sep 5, 2001 | 09:10 AM

C_Marshall

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Rhino Lining vs. Line-X

I think the question might be who does a better job locally? At the Indiana State Fair dealers for both companies had displays. The local Line-X dealer (Indianapolis) does a better installation job. I know someone who got a Rhino liner, and the installer got some of the material on his leather seat, (the Rhino dealer replaced the $1200 seat). My brother-in-law has an older Rhino liner, and yes it has fadded. At the fair, the Line-X dealer had pieces of a Rhino liner that they had replaced (the bed wasn't sanded) and encouraged people to rub the Rhino material aginst the Line-x coated truck bed. The Line-X was harder, and abraded the Rhino material. Personally, I liked the local Line-X dealer's installiation, the more uniform look of the Line-X, but the idea of the softer Rhino material seemed as if might prevent load shifting more. I have had both mats, and drop in liners in the past. How about some feedback by Line-X owners? do you have any trouble with load shifting? Can you slide somthing across the bed to unload?

Sep 5, 2001 | 05:25 PM

HoodOrnament

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Rhino Lining vs. Line-X

I've got the Line-X and am truely amazed at how things stick to it. I carried a 85 lb bucket of chlorine in there a couple weeks ago and it never moved. In my old truck with a Dura liner drop in I had the same size bucket bouncing around the bed like a basketball.

Sep 9, 2001 | 04:32 PM

Lashlaroo

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Rhino Lining vs. Line-X

Line-X is the way to go. much better looking and more resistant to cuts. I looked at several trucks with both types. I did not find 1 Rhino lined truck that made me think the liner added to the value of the truck.