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Post by BirdDog on Nov 8, 2005 0:06:23 GMT -5
I have heard about going it and I wondering if it is best to do it yourself or have someone do it for you! I see that mudslinger did it to his and just wanting a few tips!! Thanks
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Post by ufo on Nov 8, 2005 10:25:27 GMT -5
well i say for the money that it costs to do it yourself its not really worth it. my dad di that to his truck and it faded right away and wasnt very think and didnt hold up all that well. i think it costs something like 400 bucks here to get it done and if i used my truck more i would pay that without thinking twice.
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Post by BirdDog on Nov 8, 2005 10:43:55 GMT -5
That is what I was thinking, right now I have that plactic throw away liner and just thinking about replacing it!! Also a good spray in will bring up the value for sure... Thanks Matt....
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Post by ufo on Nov 8, 2005 11:26:18 GMT -5
yeah the line-x or whatever its called will add value to your truck in the end. i also have one of those plastic liners but its works for what i use it for so im keeping but my next truck i thisnk i will get the spray in bed liner stuff
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Post by BirdDog on Nov 9, 2005 8:36:28 GMT -5
I was just thinking about it and thought I would bring it up!!
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Post by offroadram01 on Nov 9, 2005 17:17:15 GMT -5
I did a Herculiner for mine - not bad especially considering the price. I think it was 75 bucks for a short bed kit, and since then I have added another can to make the bottom of the bed thicker. Overall no complaints, though I should have taken more time in roughin the box - few spots liner won't stick great. I have carried items from 6' grader blades, too 100 landscaping bricks. The biggest test was on the nerf bars but a berm took off most of the stuff - weight of truck was on the bars momentarily though. Got some pics if you wanna see how it still looks in the bed.
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Post by BirdDog on Nov 11, 2005 3:09:17 GMT -5
If you could post them pics that would be great!! Thanks...
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Post by bossmankx on Nov 12, 2005 7:26:32 GMT -5
The professional spray in job is really worth the $400 in my opinion. Considering the prep work and how much thicker they spray it on. I used the wal-mart roll on liner to paint below the trim line on my truck. It has faded kinda uneven, and I am constantly touching it up.
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Post by offroadram01 on Nov 12, 2005 18:00:28 GMT -5
Here's a few pics:    Two things I regret: should have roughed tailgate better, and spend the few extra bucks for the UV protectant. Its over a year old and still has some shine to it - bottom of bed wasn't cleaned from hauling last stash of parts either. |
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Post by dirtyjay on Nov 14, 2005 10:03:16 GMT -5
I did my own using the Duplicolor roll on. It cost around $85.00 and hasn't faded I am happy with it. I even did my back step and nerf bars too.
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Post by gooch on Nov 14, 2005 19:21:35 GMT -5
my neighbor used thepaint on Heruliner on his superduty and he has been very happy with it
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Post by bigmikeshemi on Nov 14, 2005 20:13:46 GMT -5
If you have the cash i would get it done professionally.
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Post by W.F.O. Bogger on Nov 17, 2005 17:29:11 GMT -5
where can you get the uv protection at ? i've never seen it around any where but i have all the rest of the stuff to put the herculiner on my truck just wanting to get done painting it and what do u guys recommend for roughign up the bed before i put it on ? oh and another question can i use a brush and dab it on to make it less slippery casue i know my friend used a roller and his can get slippy
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Post by offroadram01 on Nov 17, 2005 18:12:40 GMT -5
The UV protectant, off the top of my head can't think of were I seen it. Check their website - and go from there may be the quickest bet.
Yeah you want to rough up were ever you are putting the liner on. Smooth surfaces won't let the liner adhere, and the liner won't stick and can scratch off easy. In the kit it gives you both the roller and brush - I believe (memory is horrible). Not sure what happened with your friends - I used the roller on the big areas and I can't slid my spare over the bed very good now. In fact it is quite painful sliding across the bed now with the liner in.
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Post by W.F.O. Bogger on Nov 19, 2005 18:34:09 GMT -5
well the porblem with the roller is it gets really crappy fast so i herd it didn't work all that well
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Post by northernrebel on Nov 29, 2005 17:39:55 GMT -5
Somebody I know has herculiner and loves it for the cost... Have heard good stuff from herculiner
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Post by southernmudslinger on Dec 21, 2005 12:49:45 GMT -5
Ive got a Durabak roll on liner in mine, and its suppost to resist fading. The prep work took a long time (20 year old bed) but the end results were worth it. Ive still got a 1/4 of a gallon left, and plan to put it on the tailgate when i get it painted. I might even put another coat or so on the bed later on. It cost about 120 for the gallon. I think you can even spray it on if you've got the right gun setup.
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