DYI bed liner. Spray or roll on?

[wfopete]

I tried a search but failed to get anything on this subject. I know its out there. Anyway, I'm going to apply a DYI bed liner to my van floor. I would think since the liner product will be in a enclosed area it's durability will be better. Looking for choices for a superior product. I prefer spray on due to EZ application but if roll on is much better I'd go that route.

 

[xyster101]

I had my whole bed done with Line-X, applied professionally for only $500. Might want to look into a professional job.

I would say spray on, but that is a lot of rattle cans.

 

[countryroad82]

I have been using Raptorliner lately and so far I haven't had any complaints from my customers. I used to use Zolatones Tuff Liner and it was great but I can't seem to find a supplier anymore.

 

[jim1987]

In for info

 

[volleyball]

For a van, I'd go roll on. Tough to mask off the sides and roof as well as the front.
You can use any product. The key is elbow grease. You need to scuff up all of the surface well. Clean any chemicals that have spilled. If the cab floor could get exposed, do it too. Will help with rust.
Be sure that all threaded screw holes get plugged.
As for brand, it like which is the best candy bar, whatever looks best that you can easily get.

 

[lotsoftools]

I had excellent results when I rolled Durabak inside my Suburban. I like the idea of rolling the inside because you don't have to mask everything off like you would with spray.

 

[allinon72]

I've had both and no matter what you are always babying the surface. Roll on will scuff and peel, so will Line-x. Line-x is obviously a little more durable. I'm switching to a bed rug.

 

[wfopete]

Funny you should bring up the Bed Rug. Just ordered one this morning. That's what I was going to install over the DYI liner. I wanted the DYI liner to help dampen noise and add durability if I were to remove the rug.

 

[bobcat]

Timely thread ... just bought a Kawasaki 610 Mule for carrying stuff like rocks , wood etc in the bed around the mountain lot and am looking at something to line the steel bed with to reduce scuffing , noise etc and give my dog some purchase when he jumps in/out .
I have the Line X in my F150 bed ( 2003 , 110,000 miles ) and have put pretty much anything you can imagine in it and it still looks ok .
Was quoted $200 for the small bed on the Mule and I think that`s hi , so am looking for something I can do myself . Roll on would be great if it can be applied thick enough ..... and I understand that surface prep is the key .

 

[Shoester]

Just pony up the $600 or so and have in Rhino-Lined. I had my 05' Silverado Rhino Lined when I bought it in 2007. Since then, I have beat the living **** out of the bed and no problems/chips at all. My brother even dropped a huge chunk of concrete out of a skidsteer bucket from nearly maximum height into the bed, hitting the wheel well and creating a huge dent. It dented the metal as well as the rhino liner, but the rhino liner flexed with the dented metal and did not crack; I'm extremely impressed.

 

[rowyco]

I've sprayed Raptor liner on several trucks. I've used it to line the inside of an old jeep and I've done a custom spray on the front of my Tundra as a rock chip guard. I highly recommend it. The whole kit with the spray gun and hardener can be bought for about $150 ish.

Spend the time on the prep. It is the most important thing. clean, sand, clean again and make sure you have your overspray protection in place. The only real word of advise that I'd suggest you follow from me though is use all the product and make sure you spray a second coat after about an hour to get it nice and thick. I had one experience that I sprayed too thin and had to re-tape and do it all over again. It would have been so much easier if I had just gone with the plan and sprayed all 4 bottles.

 

[Yarz]

I used Monstaliner on the interior of my Jeep. I had good results rolling it on. The only spot that has come off is when I rolled the jeep, and flexed the metal enough that the OEM paint came off. The liner was still stuck securely to the paint.

As was said above, no matter which brand you choose, prep is KEY!

 

[03 PSD]

As said earlier, PREP PREP and more PREP. I used Grizzly Grip and sprayed it on and it turned out fantastic! Had it in the bed of a truck for two years and sold it, looked as good as it did when I first did it when I sold it.

 

[mtmgtz]

Sorry I have to be the grammar nazi and say what is DYI? Do Yourself It?



OK, now that I got that out, if you're thorough about prep work, the DIY liners are probably OK. If you halfass the prep, you're going to end up with some garbage that is going to be a nightmare to remove the spots that actually stuck.

 

[volleyball]

Sorry I have to be the grammar nazi and say what is DYI? Do Yourself It?

Do yourself installation.

 

[FORMUD]

All I can tell you is, if you get any on hands....Be careful going to the bathroom...It's a SOB to get off!!!

 

[mtmgtz]

Do yourself installation.

I don't think that is common terminology but

http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/DYI

http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/DIY

 

[volleyball]

All I can tell you is, if you get any on hands....Be careful going to the bathroom...It's a SOB to get off!!!

Once you go black

 

[wfopete]

I don't think that is common terminology but

http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/DYI

http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/DIY

What can I say?

I'm a trendsetter.

 

[12ozd]

Another Raptor Liner user here.
Have sprayed 15 +/- kits.
No problems yet.

Did anyone mention prep yet?

Get a poly cup brush for the end of your buffer.
You'll be done in no time.
Grinders spin too fast (unless it is variable speed)

 

[wfopete]

My van floor still has the clean factory finish. How much would that save on prep work?

 

[Dan_inthewind]

Sorry I have to be the grammar nazi and say what is DYI? Do Yourself It?



OK, now that I got that out, if you're thorough about prep work, the DIY liners are probably OK. If you halfass the prep, you're going to end up with some garbage that is going to be a nightmare to remove the spots the actually stuck.

Grammar Nazi? The spots that what?

 

[mayday0017]

not much... basically you need to scuff the paint really good, and remove any wax or grease that has gotten on it ever...

 

[12ozd]

My van floor still has the clean factory finish. How much would that save on prep work?

None, that's what you need to remove. (the finish)
Surface should be clean, dull, and scuffed up.
You can do a van floor in about 15-20 min w/ a brush.

 

[mtmgtz]

Grammar Nazi? The spots that what?

LOL. Foot in mouth.

And fixed.

 

[fitz11]

I did my trailer floor with herculiner roll on and am very happy with it. It has held up well for going on 3 years. I did my truck bed at the same time and it has also held up well but has faded to gray. Make sure you prep very good, I used a wire brush on a grinder and scotchbrite pads. The best part is the gallon kit cost me $50 on sale.

 

[Dan_inthewind]

Just teasing you mtmgtz!

 

[risc]

I used raptor liner in my van and it is nowhere near as tough as rhino liner or linex. After all of the prep (took it to bare metal and primed with silver bullet) I'm sure I didn't save much over having it done. Personally I'll never DIY on a liner again.

 

[scrapdaddy]

On my FJ55, I used Lizard Skin, both products, to cut down on noise and heat. I did both the inside floor and the underside, then sprayed on Monstaliner on both sides. I talked to both companies and both agreed they would work well together. I also did the firewall, under the hood, inside the doors and tailgate, inside the fenders, inside of the roof.

I wanted it quiet and cool in the Summer.

 

[92GreenYJ]

Monstaliner rolled in hands down for a DIY job. It can be thinned a bit and sprayed in too. Over the years I've tried several. The rustoleum stuff, Herculiner, etc. Monstaliner has been the best DIY product I have used yet. It's uv stable, available in multiple colors, doesn't have chunks of rubber and **** in it that effect the application, etc.

You can see in this picture how the crappy Herculiner looked after a year. Notice the areas the paint is showing thru

And this is the beauty that is Monstaliner rolled into my Jeep tub to replace the rustoleum stuff I had in it before

 

[G-force]

Research Al's Liner It has a reputation as the best DIY home system. It has the most solids and some even say it is comparable to the pros (Line-X and Rhino). I have a kit I recently bought for one of my projects but am still a few weeks out from applying it.

http://www.alsliner.com/

 

[BellyUpFish]

I've used Raptor Liner in the past, but I just ordered some color samples of Monster Liner.. Lots of folks seem to like it.

 

[carterbeauford]

Research Al's Liner It has a reputation as the best DIY home system. It has the most solids and some even say it is comparable to the pros (Line-X and Rhino).

some are completely wrong. DIY liners in no way compare to Line-X. Rhino liner ***** so I won't even include it in this debate.

 

[volleyball]

But line x is way over priced. And it is a spray. Since you can touch up any product you put on, why go expensive for an interior paint. And they all are paint no matter what their advertising budget tells you.

 

[Angelfire]

I used the bedliner from Southern Polyurethanes. Great product and great people to deal with. Exceptional customer service (even got called back on a Sat afternoon). But yeah, it's all in the prep. If I remember correctly, I sprayed epoxy primer first, then the liner and it's not coming up, ever.

And it's been said before, don't get the stuff on your hootus or you'll be an internet sensation overnight (among other sensations I'm sure).

Cheers

 

[gordo9742000]

I am a fan of herculiner. You can roll it on and it is a lot less expensive than the professional spray on liners. I did the inside of two jeeps and the floor of a dune buggy. All have held up excellent. The only down fall is that the texture is really rough. Great for traction but it ***** to sweep out. Best way is to use a blow gun. And yes make sure you where gloves while applying. Clean your hands before you head to the bathroom.

 

[ezzzzzzz]

I've never seen a DIY that actually lasted, held up or didn't fade. Line-X is about $9 sq ft. I had my M101CDN trailer done for $435. Best money I've spent in a long time.

 

[JakeKohl]

If you are going after sound deadening and going to put a carpet over it, I would look at something like http://www.lizardskin.com/

 

[Kevin54]

Stay away from Dupli-Color DIY Bedliner. They give you a gallon of bedliner material, a textured roller, and a tray. I used it on the wifes Olds floor. It *****....'nuff said!!!!

 

[carterbeauford]

But line x is way over priced. And it is a spray. Since you can touch up any product you put on

agreed Line-X expensive but you get it done once and it lasts for the life of the pickup. you're supporting their franchise business model which I disagree with in principle but then again I've never found a better bedliner or a better local Line-X dealer. I damaged the bedliner on my last truck loading a landscape rake and the dealer fixed it for free. guess where I'm getting my new truck done.

it's a hot mix spray that dries in seconds, most of these ****** competing bedliners are sprayed cold and have to cure.