Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Herculiner Bed liner

[STPdieselhp]

Has anyone had any experience with these roll on bedliners? Just wondering how they last and how easy of an install?

 

[MrDiesel]

Install not bad, I had durability issues. Scratched off easy, and got chalky looking in just a few months...

 

[ERuhl]

It's not very durable. I went with Line-X in the bed and could not be happier.

 

[Ramtuf1]

You can second my vote on Line-X. Takes all kinds of abuse and if you use their treatment once in a while, brings the black luster out again. Very happy .

 

[fkovalski]

This is my opinion as quoted from the following thread Roll in liner







I have the HercuLiner in mine. I do not use my truck for heavy duty uses such as gravel or constant lumber hauling, albeit an occasional trip to the home center is always easier with the truck. I mainly use my truck for personal use and camping and I wanted a liner other than the plastic liners. For me the do- it- yourself ones made the most economical sense. I did mine when it was about 2 months old and am going to to do a refresher coat (as it does get an occasional scratch) this summer as it is a thinner liner when compared to the professional installs.



Decide what you really need the liner to do for you. For me the HercuLiner is perfect. But if you need heavy duty protection- go with a spray in.







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[Nate]

My brother did Herc on his truck. Bought the spray gun and everything. Took his time and prepped it correctly. I know because he's super anal about doing something right, as I am.



It came out nice, but the first time we put a snowmobile in the black later that winter, it came right off where the skis slide and the track was.



Granted it did have good carbides and picks on the track.



We have Rhino on the truck at work and it's holding up after 2 years and pretty heavy abuse.

 

[fkovalski]

I will re- iterate my opinion: Herculiner is not for everyone. It is a basic liner alternative to the plastic liners. It is a thin coat in its first application (to which later installs add to it. ) For non- industrial use it is a viable alternative to professional installs. If you need serious bed protection I do not recommend the Herculiner. If you need basic bed protection- consider it... evaluate your true needs, then decide.

 

[Nate]

I think you already wrote that in your first post.





I was just writing about my experience with it.



The thing with Herc too, is that it isn't all that cheap. It's about $100 for a gallon that will cover a short box truck they say on the can. That's pretty much 1 coat or 2 real thin ones.

Plus you have to buy Acetone, gloves, sandpaper, scotchbrite pads, etc. Where you drop it off at Line-X or whatever, $400 later and no mess for it it's done and warrantied to last forever.

 

[STPdieselhp]

I wont be hauling that much stuff but I want something that will last and isnt going to scratch off easily if I do haul something. If I put 2 days into prep work and painting it and it comes off the first time I throw something in the bed then I will be far from happy. Just thought that I might could save some money by doing it myself. Thanks alot for your input.

 

[DPelzl]

I installed the HercuLiner about a year ago and it still looks good. I spent a full day on the prep work and it has paid off so far, no chips or scratches. I only wish i would have gone with one more coat because if the sun hits the bed just right i can see spots of color where i put it on to thin. HercuLiner did what i wanted it to do nice line and i spent $89. 00 not $500-$600. Anybody know if i can put another coat on it after a year? what type of prep would i have to do??

 

[BCurty]

I used it on the interior of a truck that was used for off roading. I spent a lot of time prepping etc... . extra supplies besides the cost of the liner.



I wouldn't do it again. Really thin and junk in my opinion. If you will use your bed of your truck, it will not last.



I belive Nate said it best.



You will spend at least $100 in supplies. Then about 8 hours between prepping and rolling it on. It will not come off clothes if it gets on them also.



$100 + * hrs (time is money also) = me going to Line-x everyday of the week and twice on Sunday.



$450 for a short bed and rails done. Can't beat it.

 

[OL RATLR]

You can second my vote on Line-X. Takes all kinds of abuse and if you use their treatment once in a while, brings the black luster out again. Very happy .

Line-X 3 Years now and still looks great.

 

[DMather]

Have used Herculiner and Rhino on a couple of small fiberglass trailers that get light duty and they are not holding up very well. I classify both of these products in the same durability as paint and to be used for cosmetic purposes only.



For actual protection, including heavy abrasion, go with Line-X. Just had my 3rd truck bed done yesterday. A 2002 Longbed that had had a heavy rubber mat, coolers and fuel tanks banging around in it. I drove over and waited for them to do the work.



The bed was filthy (I had removed the 5th wheel mount rails but not cleaned anything), had a number of extra holes from previously mounted tank accessories and such and some deep dents in the wheel wells. They banged out the dents, closed the holes, cleaned everything, prepped and masked and sprayed. 2 1/2 hours later I drove away with a new looking bed.



Total cost for over the top coverage, including 6 stake pocket retractable tiedowns was a few dollars more that $600 with a lifetime warrantee. I consider it cheaper than all the others in the long run and definitely worth it when it comes to the amount of time I would have spent and the sore muscles I would have had from the sanding and bending.



(and, no, I don't have any connection, whatsoever, with line-x. Don't even have anyone I know that works for them. )

 

[twiisted71]

I did the Herculiner a few weeks a go and it turned out great. My bed doesn't see a lot of abuse like a work truck would so I think this was the right way to go for me. My truck had a drop in plastic liner from the dealer when I got it, I just bought a fifth wheel and had to remove the drop in liner to install the hitch and there were a few small areas where it had worn through the paint to the primer and one down to bare metal. I thought about repainting but then I'd have a slick surface for stuff to slide around on. Herculiner was the cheapest and most convenient route for my situation. But like others said before, I took about 4-5 hrs prepping and masking before ever even opening the can of liner. Also if its your first tiime doing this as it was mine you get a huge pucker factor when you stand back and look at your truck bed after scuffing everybit of nice shiny paint off it and think to yourself... this sh** better work, lol.