Herculon bed liner

[Gary - K7GLD]

I'm sure various owner-applied bed coatings have been discussed here before - but wanted to show results of the Herculon stuff I used to apply a non-slip layer on my truck's step bars.



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This stuff really applies easily with a roller, and the finish both looks good, and is VERY tough.



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I already have Line-X stuff applied to my bed - but needed a similar type material on the otherwise slick step bars - I had considered locating the nearest Line-X outfit, and having the bars done - but decided to try the Herculon stuff instead after seeing a TV commercial.



The stuff is available at NAPA stores for around $36 a gallon - the quart I bought was about $16. The stuff undoubtedly has many other uses, and is good for making touch-ups on damaged areas in beds where other liner materials have been used.



Good, tough stuff, and I'm VERY happy with the results!

 

[DKlimas]

Gary,

Looks good - I am interested in knowing how it adheres/wears over time and use. Do you think it would adhere good enough to do the rocker panels? Gravel roads and winter sanding do a job on the rocker panels. You mentioned the use of a roller - would a good brush work?



P. S. Is there a local repeater in the Canyon City area? We passed through there last week - tried a call on simplex . 520 but no contact.



Cheers,

Dave

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Gary,

Looks good - I am interested in knowing how it adheres/wears over time and use. Do you think it would adhere good enough to do the rocker panels? Gravel roads and winter sanding do a job on the rocker panels. You mentioned the use of a roller - would a good brush work?



P. S. Is there a local repeater in the Canyon City area? We passed through there last week - tried a call on simplex . 520 but no contact.



Cheers,

Dave

Yeah, the stuff would be VERY good to use on rocker panels - and if the stuff is available in colors, would make an excellent choice for that use. Yes, you can use a brush, sponge or a roller for application. You might check for a Herculon website to see if colors are available.



Yes, there is a local repeater - but covereage is a bit unpredicatable due to the mountainous conditions here. I monitored the local one, and found it mostly deserted, for days at a time, so haven't bothered to set my 2 meter station up. You'd have to check a repeater directory for frequency, I've forgotten what it is...

 

[AggieJustin]

Is this Herculiner? Or a new product? I've been looking for something to put on my nerf bars as I've wore through the paint in one spot.



In any case... be sure to keep it far away from your "hootus". :-laf



Herculiner on the hootus



It may be old... but it's still funny.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Is this Herculiner? Or a new product? I've been looking for something to put on my nerf bars as I've wore through the paint in one spot.



In any case... be sure to keep it far away from your "hootus". :-laf



Herculiner on the hootus



It may be old... but it's still funny.

Now THAT *IS* hilarious! :-laf :-laf



But actually a lot of "applicators" *can" be used - but I'd sorta recommend against using yer Hootus!



And one thing's for sure, he now has a non-skid Hootus - and that MIGHT be a BAD thing! :-laf

 

[fkovalski]

... Do you think it would adhere good enough to do the rocker panels? ...

I have the HercuLiner in my bed. I want to do the rockers as well. I do believe it will adhere fine, but in my opinion it may not look as good as you want.



I have seen to pro spray- on jobs and they look good. I did not need that thickness in my bed and the do- it- your self stuff suits my use needs, but for the outside it will not suit my "looks- quality" needs. If you do decide to go it yourself, I would recommend the roller application. Also- make sure it is thin enough to apply evenly. When I recently did the bed, it was setting up very quickly to the point where the nap roller was coming apart; it is very dry where I am at. Thin it enough to stay plyable and even coating, but not enough to run down the side (it is sides you will be doing, not flat like a bed. )

 

[TRCM]

herculinr on the hootus..... gives new meaning to the term... burning rubber.

 

[Tony T.]

I believe the key for it looking best and lasting will be your surface prep. I seen a co-workers truck bed done with Herculiner and it was peeling off in places pretty quick, but I feel he did not prep the surface good enough for his application. JMO



Tony

 

[TRCM]

I did my rc bed in that stuff. All I did was wash the bed with a scrubbie. Te stuff is still there 4 yrs later, and it has not been babied. the only scuffs are from putting a 400 BB chrysler engine, trans and tcase in it. I only paid 50 bucks for all of it BTW.



it is easy to touch up if need be also.

 

[Tony T.]

I did my rc bed in that stuff. All I did was wash the bed with a scrubbie. Te stuff is still there 4 yrs later, and it has not been babied. the only scuffs are from putting a 400 BB chrysler engine, trans and tcase in it. I only paid 50 bucks for all of it BTW.



it is easy to touch up if need be also.

Apparently the co-worker then must of just painted it on his bed with less prep, but he did say to me he followed the instructions, who knows maybe a bad batch . I just remember seeing several places it was peeling off,looked bad to me, and only about 6 months old.



Tony

 

[fkovalski]

I believe the key for it looking best and lasting will be your surface prep. ...

ABSOLUTLY! I did both my trucks with the do it yourself stuff. It probably helps to have the bed paint as new as possible (my opinoin. ) I power wash the bed insuring all soap residue is off. Let dry, use the scoth pads and use a generous amount of acetone to degrease. I have not had any of the liner come off. I do not think that one can add enough coats to get the thickness of the pro jobs. I would not recomment this.



One thing the user has to determine to what use is the truck bed for. The do- it- yorseld stuff suits my needs. I put on one coat initially then another a year or two later as looks dictate. I have hade deeper scrapes and gouges go down to metal. The pro jobs are MUCH thicker and if one uses thier trucks for construcyion type use I would probably reccomend the professioal install. I use my truck for camping and the occasional Home Depot run.



I would recommend this stuff for the Lighter duty stuff as well as accesory items as alluded to by Gary in the original post. Just determine use and looks factor.