Line x

[Oil Ape]

Line-X probably didn't go out of business due to the local cold snaps as this stuff has been tested far below -30 degrees. What happened is a couple of years ago when these liners first became popular every shop decided to do it and flooded the market. As such, individual franchises decided it wasn't worth the investment and after a few years decided to get out of it. I've seen franchises from Rhino, Line-X, and every other knockoff go out of business. It has little to do with the mother companies. In fact, very few individual franchises offer all the options that the mother company offers. For example, many only offer the product in specific limited colors as it is too expensive to keep all the colors on hand for the one customer who decides they want a lime green with just a hint of aqua marine for their bedliner.



In all actuality there are only three main types of professionally sprayed liners. The super soft ones that work really well for keeping a load from sliding and general protection and cushioning like Rhino. The semi-rigid ones like Line-X that are much more durable to scraping etc. And the cheap ones that are sprayed in so hard that they chip at the slightest whim.



The thing to keep in mind is that most of the companies are spraying the same stuff no matter what the Name Brand. Just look at them and figure out whether it is a Rhino knockoff, a Line-X knockoff, or one you can do without. I believe Perma-Tech is blowing a product very similar to Line-X and if you trust the installer go for it. Remember it is the installer that will either do a great or a poor job, the products they are spraying are pretty much proven no matter what brand. Most use some gimic and many will try to pursuade you that one is much better than another.



When I went and installed mine, I was lucky in that I only had two choices in the Quad Cities. Line-X and an off brand that when asked to compare their product to the Line-X they told me they thought the Line-X was what they considered the best durable liner on the market and their own product wasn't nearly as durable but a couple of bucks cheaper. I got to choose the color as long as it was black so that is what I got. My Father on the other hand has a Perma-Tech installed in his truck in the gray color. Not as hot as mine in the summer but stains worse due to the color. He also has a few cracks due to the cold temperature when they installed it(installed in the winter and metal was too cold and they were new) but they said they would repair it anytime and it is only on the tailgate and doesn't bother my dad. Other than that they are nearly identical.

 

[MJawsman]

Seems to be a positive thread for Line-X, and I figured I'd throw in my $. 02 too. First of all, I've had mine for almost two years now and have had a limited amount of fading. I also opted for over the rail coverage as I knew at some point I'd be getting a topper and I know from past experience that "topper tape" doesn't cut it.



I too live in MN, and I've had zero issues with cracking, chipping, or peeling due to weather. As most people have said, the installer is key. A friend and I did our liners at almost the same time but with different installers. Mine still looks like new, and his has been almost entirely replaced! Pick a shop that has reputable references. Even with the lifetime warranty, it's still a pain to have warranty work done as it's time out of your pocket.



The only thing I'd like to do now is have my rocker panels sprayed. The Line-X tech I talked to says they won't do it, so I'm looking at trying the Permatex instead.

 

[socal_rattler]

This is the second truck I have had Line-X installed on and I am very happy with it.



BUT... I was shoveling dirt out of the bed a few weeks ago and made a couple of gashes in the lining of the bottom edge of the tailgate. I was under the belief that if something happened to the lining, Line-X would fix it for free.



Anybody had to have repairs to their lining?

 

[Mundgyver]

I beleive that there is a lifetime guarantee with Line-X. As least thats what my paperwork says. I have had mine couged with a shovel while hauling a load of river gravel. The dealer was more than happy to fix it. Great stuff, this Line-X.

 

[StakeMan]

I have Line-X and it has done well for me. The bed of my truck sees a lot of severe duty. I slide 2000-3500 pallets in and out of my truck all day long. I did eventually tear the liner. The same pallet bent the floor of the bed. I believe Briar saw it and can vouche for it. I would recomend Line-x or permatech if the bed will see severe duty. I think Rhino is good if you use the truck for a grocery getter.

 

[jeepit]

Does anyone have web site for line-x? Looking for an applicator in Wisconsin. I used durabak on my trailer fenders yesterday but would want a professional to do the bed.

 

[JR2]

Try this... . www.line-x.com/



I too have line-x on my truck. It has held up good but I really don't abuse it that much and its under a shell/topper so no problems. It is harder than other brands and I have some trouble with stuff sliding around in the back.



I do have on suggestion if you are going to put a topper/shell on your truck. The suggestion is to put duct tape over the bed pockets and have the liner sprayed over the pockets. That way the topper has an even place to sit. I did not to this on mine and I get water leaks throught the bed pockets. I am going to fix this by installing some kind of plug in the pockets, but its not high on my list right now.



I know someone on the board has line-x on the sides of his truck and said it was paintable... who was that. I want to have that done.

 

[BFaoro]

Good Stuff

I have Line-X for two years and not a problem, it is over the rails.

 

[homeka45]

Linex for about a year now, no complaints. Not too smart of me though since I'm putting on a Ute Ltd. aluminum utility bed.

 

[klenger]

Good product.

 

[EFielding]

Line-X

I concur. Good product I've had mine in for 2+ years with zero problems. Good stuff

 

[Dennis Garrett]

on this link, you can print off a $20. 00 coupon for Line-x.



http://www.goline-x.com/coupon_print.asp

 

[Jammar9082]

Dennis, thanks for the coupon!!

 

[Mike Ellis]

Anti-Tamper Tab...

By the way, wishful thinking on my part about that "tab" on the anti-tamper foil seal on the Stanadyne. It was actually just a little flap I raised up with my pocket knife.



However, a peel-off tab and a weaker adhesive would be GREAT for these darned foil seals, maybe something on the order of the seals they used to put on juice bottles. After reading about the meltdowns caused by bits of foil and such clogging oil nozzles in the engine, I am paranoid about having a grain of it flake off when adding oil or fuel additives. Darned things are tough for a fumble-fingered guy like me to get off.



Surely somebody can make an anti-tamper seal that can be peeled off without running the risk of trashing a $4000 engine with a grain of foil. Heck just sell 'em without the foil seal.

 

[Oil Ape]

I think it would be fairly hard to have a piece of foil actually make it all the way from the fuel tank to the engine due to the in tank fuel filter. I may be wrong? I have, however, seen where the stupid little tamper ring on a quart of oil fell into a gas engine and destroyed the crank. Or at least that is what the people rebuilding the engine told us. Now anytime I add fluids directly to any driveline component I am extremely paranoid.



Nice heads up on the fuel additive softening the liner, I'll have to watch out. I have a tendency to throw the empty bottle into the back of my truck. From now on it will go into the service station trash can. I've spilled diesel, gasoline, oil, antifreeze etc... with no problems to the liner yet, although I do realize there have to be some products that will destroy it. Thanks again... .

 

[Rotty]

Line-X here on my 99. I had it done by the dealer before I picked my up in MN. The only thing the I have found that rips the liner is carbid tipped ditch witches and a rock piched between the bed and the slide in camper. It is one tought stuff, minor fading (black)and I had mine sprayed over the lip. It is about 1/8" thick.

It definately depends on the installer for the best application. Ask around and get references.