2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Bedliner removal

[tpruitt]

The guy who had the truck before me put one of those do it your self bed liners and i am about to get the truck Line-x. What can i use to remove all that Liner. some of it is on there pretty good but in some places it just cracks off.



Trey

 

[fkovalski]

If it's holding well in spots, might you just scuff it and install the new spray over it? Else- sand blasting or solvent with a putty knife.



You don't say where you are, but might it be easier to chip away the tough spots on the morning after a cold snap?

 

[tpruitt]

i am in Charlotte NC. What type of Solven would you recomend

 

[fkovalski]

gasoline and a match



Seriously- Try something like mineral spirits or depending on how little the area to remove is, maybe carb cleaner.



Edit: How much of an area do you need (want) to remove and how thick is it? If it's a small area try (carefully) a torch and putty knife.



If it is a relativly large area I think sand blasting might be the way to go. I'll let others chime in to suggest what blasting medium to use.

 

[tpruitt]

Its pretty much the whole bed there are just a few places that have chiped

 

[fkovalski]

If the existing liner is holding up well why not just do a thin re- coat of a roll in liner? I did the Herculiner on mine and it is holding up well. I initially did one coat and will redo a thin coat every 5-6 yaers or so as needed. Might be a lot easier for ya'. Just my opinion. --frank.

 

[illflem]

Trey, you're going have a heck of a time getting it off, I think MEC is the recommended solvent, nasty stuff and not cheap. I'd just coat over the good parts.

 

[rrausch]

If you use the MEK or Carb Cleaner, do your health a favor and wear a Type 2 Chemical face mask which is rated to protect you from organic solvents. Those solvents are not good for lungs!

 

[ecpeters]

You might try dry ice it is good for removing floor tiles the sudden cold causes the adhesion of the bond to break lose. Just be sure to use tongs to handle it and the proper gloves. Hope this helps.

 

[tpruitt]

It almost sounds like it will be more hassle then it worth. The only reason that i was going to do it was for a cleaner look. I have the painted in one and a plastic one over it with a bed mat in it. All came with the truck. What do you all think

 

[rrausch]

Will the Linex guys remove it? They have to prep the bed first don't they?



Also, I have removed a ton of stubborn coatings with an industrial rotary steel wire brush and a Milwaukee drill. You get dirty, but at least you don't choke on fumes!

 

[CRSmith]

3M makes abrasive disks that attach to a 4" angle grinder, and might work very well for this. Let me see if I can dig up a link...





HERE'S ONE I haven't used them, but I've *heard* from my brother's, sister's, cousin's, godfather that they do well. Bristle Disc Yellow 80 Grit 4. 5" Item No. - 13198

It comes in 3 grits.







HERE IS another one I've used. It works very well on paint and rust. I've never tried on on a rubbery coating. 4 1/2" Cleaning / Stripping Disc System Item No. - 31112

This comes in three grits as well.



Well, crapola, both links point to the same thing. I'll post pictures, and you can search using the item numbers and product names.

 

[CRSmith]

Bristle Disc Yellow 80 Grit 4. 5" Item No. -

13198

 

[CRSmith]

4 1/2" Cleaning / Stripping Disc System Item No. - 31112

 

[shendren]

isn't this part of install of line-x? i think they grind and prep the surface. i wouldn't do anything... ... .

 

[tpruitt]

They do prep but he said i would have to get the old one out first so he can prep. . he told me that if the only one is on there and he sprays his over it the linex would not stick anybetter than the painted stuff

 

[rrausch]

Well, I would try all sorts of stuff. I would try a heat gun, various rotary devices guys have mentioned, a sharp putty knife, etc. etc. Also, if the bond between the old liner and the bed is weak you will be surprised what a car-wash high pressure hose might do--(took the paint off the top of my cab with one on time!) But I would try them all, and then just buckle down and go with the one which works the best.

 

[WadePatton]

Heat will soften a LineX liner.



For removing the roll on stuff, I'd try the 3M nubbly thing. The yellow one a couple of posts back. It won't load up with junk as fast as most other stuff will. Yeah, and 80 grit is what LineX used on Mom's truck for prep.



So you might could get a discount for having it all sanded and clean for 'em.



Acetone is another solvent to try as well.



Good Luck.