Spray in liners for interior
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Tuned
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Spray in liners for interior
Hey guys this may not be the right forum or even the place I may get the best response but I'm going to give a few different forums a shot since I rarely venture away from the BigBronco board.
Anyhow I have an 88 bronco that I am in the midst of deciding what to do with. One of my considerations if I do keep it is to spray the interior floor and walls a spray-in liner, maybe Rhino maybe something else. I have several questions and concerns. The first is can this ever be removed once sprayed in, is it a major ordeal and will it damage the paint or metal once removed? I guess thats actually the first through third questions but whatever.
What is the heat and acoustic insulation value of the spray-in liner? Can or should I prep with dyna mat or another type insulation first?
Are there any other concerns you would have or can think of that I might need to consider?
Thanks
Mike
Anyhow I have an 88 bronco that I am in the midst of deciding what to do with. One of my considerations if I do keep it is to spray the interior floor and walls a spray-in liner, maybe Rhino maybe something else. I have several questions and concerns. The first is can this ever be removed once sprayed in, is it a major ordeal and will it damage the paint or metal once removed? I guess thats actually the first through third questions but whatever.
What is the heat and acoustic insulation value of the spray-in liner? Can or should I prep with dyna mat or another type insulation first?
Are there any other concerns you would have or can think of that I might need to consider?
Thanks
Mike
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I'm a LINE-X dealer. We've sprayed the interior of several Bronco's.
You should consider the application permanent. It's VERY difficult to remove. If you did remove it, the paint would be ruined.
The temperature tolerance of LINE-X is 250 degrees (Rhino is 175 degrees). I don't know the acoustic insulation properties.
Hope that helps!
You should consider the application permanent. It's VERY difficult to remove. If you did remove it, the paint would be ruined.
The temperature tolerance of LINE-X is 250 degrees (Rhino is 175 degrees). I don't know the acoustic insulation properties.
Hope that helps!
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Tuned
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When you say tolerance does that mean it can reflect heat to those temps or that is before it starts to melt? Is there anyway that it could be made non permanent. I was thinking maybe applying it just to the floors and then the back side of the diamond plate rear panels I'm thinking about installing. Are there any benefits that you could point out seeing as you are an installer. I have considered Line-X also is it the same process? What is your take?
Thanks for the response.
Mike
Thanks for the response.
Mike
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The temp tolerance is the point where it begins to melt.
When the product is sprayed, it's sprayed on a surface that has been prepared so that the bedliner material will stick to it. So, if it doesn't stick, it will come off. We spray test panels of LINE-X on a 3 x 3 ft piece of aluminum that has a light coating of Turtle Wax. The LINE-X peels off easily. So, I suppose you could do the same on any metal surface. But, I have never done this on a vehicle.
What are the main reasons for installing LINE-X? Is it for acoustic reasons only?
When the product is sprayed, it's sprayed on a surface that has been prepared so that the bedliner material will stick to it. So, if it doesn't stick, it will come off. We spray test panels of LINE-X on a 3 x 3 ft piece of aluminum that has a light coating of Turtle Wax. The LINE-X peels off easily. So, I suppose you could do the same on any metal surface. But, I have never done this on a vehicle.
What are the main reasons for installing LINE-X? Is it for acoustic reasons only?
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Tuned
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No I am a contractor, fisherman, hunter, offroader, and carpet in this truck is not practical. The important factor is looks and ease of maintenance. The secondary factor and still important is acoustic properties because I like my music and conversation and an 88 with knobbie tires and 3 in exhaust is not condusive to either.
That wax idea is interesting but with the cost it seems like the risk might not be worth the reward. Thanks and if you don't mind I will probably need a few more ideas. If you are in the So Cal area maybe I'll take my business to you.
Thanks
Mike
EDIT: Just saw you're in Texas.
That wax idea is interesting but with the cost it seems like the risk might not be worth the reward. Thanks and if you don't mind I will probably need a few more ideas. If you are in the So Cal area maybe I'll take my business to you.
Thanks
Mike
EDIT: Just saw you're in Texas.
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TruckDaddy I'm interested to know if you believe your product can be sprayed over Dynamat. Just in case you aren't familiar with it its a sound dampner with an aluminum lining on top. I'm very concerned about sound and this seems to me a good way to get the best of both worlds. They also make a spray on product that seems to be similar in theory to Line-X but I don't know how much the products differ, they recommned it for road noise. Anyhow if you have any info or a resource you could direct me to, so I can find out I'd appreciate it.
Thanks for your help so far.
Thanks for your help so far.
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Laughing Gas
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I know of a Car Toys store that frequently sprays custom speakers, etc. with LINE-X. I believe the store's telephone number is 972-316-8360. Give them a call and they can probably give you some feedback as to the sound characteristics of LINE-X. I know that LINE-X dampens road noise but I can't describe in words how much.
LINE-X can be applied to aluminum.
LINE-X can be applied to aluminum.
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It would be best (easier and would produce better results) if the tires were removed. I highly suggest the wheels be rebalanced.
If you were at my shop, I would apply a light coating of either etching primer or LINE-X XPM primer. Peeling is possible where there exists an edge where the product stops on the metal. Water could penetrate at this edge and cause peeling. The risk of peeling will be reduced if primer is used along these edges.
Dealer prices will vary. I'm probably not supposed to post prices since I'm not a supporting vendor.
If you were at my shop, I would apply a light coating of either etching primer or LINE-X XPM primer. Peeling is possible where there exists an edge where the product stops on the metal. Water could penetrate at this edge and cause peeling. The risk of peeling will be reduced if primer is used along these edges.
Dealer prices will vary. I'm probably not supposed to post prices since I'm not a supporting vendor.
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I've seen alot of people use the line-x on under carriage parts. I've been toying with the idea of using it instead of under coating. I would think it would work great in the back of your Bronco. You could always carpet over it later on. I have seen this coating in colors also.
Dave
Dave