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Spray in Bed Liner
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From: Denver, Co
Beerstalker pretty much nailed it.
Rhino tends to be a bit more rubbery. Warranty is usually dealer/installer specific.
Line-X is a bit more like hard, textured plastic. Warranty is generally honored at any dealer/installer.
Both put further warranty limitations on custom colored liners.
The Do-It-Yourself kits are hit & miss. Herculiner & Duplicolor's Truck Bed Covering are prime examples in this category. I would lean towards most folks not spending enough time in the preparation stage, and this leads towards the eventual failure of the liner itself.
Having had two trucks with Line-X and seen countless military applications, it would be my first choice. Pricing will vary based on area & dealer, but expect to pay somewhere in the $350-600 range.
Rhino tends to be a bit more rubbery. Warranty is usually dealer/installer specific.
Line-X is a bit more like hard, textured plastic. Warranty is generally honored at any dealer/installer.
Both put further warranty limitations on custom colored liners.
The Do-It-Yourself kits are hit & miss. Herculiner & Duplicolor's Truck Bed Covering are prime examples in this category. I would lean towards most folks not spending enough time in the preparation stage, and this leads towards the eventual failure of the liner itself.
Having had two trucks with Line-X and seen countless military applications, it would be my first choice. Pricing will vary based on area & dealer, but expect to pay somewhere in the $350-600 range.
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From: Olive Branch, MS
One more for Line-X for me. I have noticed that the price has gone up though. Dont know why. I paid $330 for an over the rail job on a short box in 03 and now the same thing is going for around $450.
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The problem with Line-X is that it will fade. I used SuperLiner on many ambulances and in cargo trailers. It works great and costs much less than Line-X.
This product is similar to Rhino liner. It is a two part epoxy that is mixed and sprayed cold. You have about 10 colors to choose from and it does not fade. Repair is easy and the the dealer will usually pour you a small amount of part A and B so you can mix and make your own repairs if needed.
This product is similar to Rhino liner. It is a two part epoxy that is mixed and sprayed cold. You have about 10 colors to choose from and it does not fade. Repair is easy and the the dealer will usually pour you a small amount of part A and B so you can mix and make your own repairs if needed.
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Originally Posted by tdmontg
The problem with Line-X is that it will fade.
Unless it continually treated with a vinyl/plastic protectant, which not only keeps it looking good, but it keeps it in good shape, too!
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I've had both ! Put Rhino in in 2004 on my f150. It was fine, worked great, tacky and gets a bit sticky in extreme heat. Just put Line-X in a couple a months ago ,in my new 2008 f350 6.4, I love it ! It's even better ! Cost me 400, here in Ontario ! It's worth it !! Good luck
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I've used all three (Line-X, Rhino, and do-it yourself). I have the do-it yourself on a manure spreader here on the farm - it's ok for that application but it would not be my first choice in my trucks.
I prefer Line-X, because it is tacky enough to hold things in place, but slick enough that you can move something around if you need to. Rhino has much more surface adhesion, but in the real world it makes it much more difficult for me to move items around in my bed when I'm loading.
Also, I've had Rhino fade on me over the years and marking up my hands / clothes.
I prefer Line-X, because it is tacky enough to hold things in place, but slick enough that you can move something around if you need to. Rhino has much more surface adhesion, but in the real world it makes it much more difficult for me to move items around in my bed when I'm loading.
Also, I've had Rhino fade on me over the years and marking up my hands / clothes.
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From: Katy Texas
I went with the Commerical (Industrial) Grade Rhino on my rig. I checked out the Line-X and both products are real similiar. The Rhino here is a softer material, seems more forgiving. It is warranted for life and suppose to be fade resistent as well. I even had them spray my ATV racks as well... I am very pleased so far with it..... I paid close to $600 for mine..
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From: New Hampshire
I've got Rhino.........was a little worried when the guy told me the first thing they do is sand/blast the paint out of the bed first. Then I figured I'm not going to be taking the rhinoliner out anyway so who cares....
I've hauled one ton pallets of wood pellets in it. Just need to make sure the forklift operator knows to place the pallet on the bed, then back up a bit, lift and push, etc until it's in the truck properly. Can't just plop the pallet in there and shove it.
I've hauled one ton pallets of wood pellets in it. Just need to make sure the forklift operator knows to place the pallet on the bed, then back up a bit, lift and push, etc until it's in the truck properly. Can't just plop the pallet in there and shove it.
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I had the Rhino liner installed on my '99 Superduty when I bought it new. It has held up well with very little fading.Paid $450. It keeps loads from slipsliding around. I have seen many pickup beds rusted from using the cheap dropin bedliners. Moisture always gets trapped between the liner and the bed.
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From: Memphis, TN
Dealer installed a bedliner at my request as part of the deal when I bought the truck. Brand name is Full Metal Jacket ( http://www.specialty-products.com/Bedliners.htm ) Its was probably a cheap alternative for them but it is fine with me.