Opinions on line-x or rhino liner

[jhnbrll]

I'm looking for a spray in liner for the truck. Any experiences, good or bad on each.



Thanks John

 

[Radman]

John...

I've got the Line-X. I did quite a bit of research here on the archives as well as other internet sites. Line-X cost me considerably more, but when you consider what we have wrapped up in our rigs, we have to consider it an investment. I'm glad I did over the rails and am completely happy with the product.

 

[CBrabec]

Bedliner

I use the bed of my truck alot and on my previous '01 CTD I had a rhino put in and it didn't hold up to the abuse I threw at it, but with my current '03 I have the Line-X and it's awesome. Takes the abuse and still looks great. Doesn't chip, peel, or fade away like my rhino liner did. My opinion, Line-X all the way.

 

[Eric_77]

I have a Rhno liner in both my 96 and 03.



I think the place it is done and the prep they do is the most critical ( I think the actual stuff sprayed on comes from the factory IE not mixed on site for them to screw up) My 96 has several wear spots but not worn to metal. The 03 has peeled up to the metal within 2 months and had to be resprayed the respray is about worthless as it did not seem to stick to either the metal where original had been applied or the overlap onto existing. I am not happy with it at all but as I am not using the truck for the same purpose I think I will have it resprayed now. The spray bed liner does not cushion the bed much at all drop a hammer or pallet bowling bowl etc in bed and there will be a dent. the drain holes are often partially or completely blocked so bed holds water which is not really a problem as it still doesn't rust just annoying. The color match colors fade pretty bad the blue has faded to an aqua green color and the maroon has faded to a ugly nasty pink.



Now on to the positives it does not rub the paint and allow things to slide to slide like a traditional slide in bed liner. IE if you load a pallet of grass it stays put, same with firewood. It is grippy when wet when you get in the bed of truck. It is firmly (relatively) attached to truck and nothing gets under it to have to clean like with a mat or plastic liner.



Would I do another spray in liner at this point I would try another brand like Line-X plus it depends on what I am hauling if it is stuff like pallets then a plastic liner I think is more useful as it can be slid in and out with spray on you must lift it into place.

 

[bighornram]

I just got my new 05' sprayed with line-x. This is my 5th pickup and have had all sprayed with different brands. Had arma-coat on the previous 2 and 2 others have been sprayed but don't remember the names. The line-x is by far the nicest of any. Research will tell you that alot depends on the skill of the person applying the spray. Ask to see the work first. This is by far the nicest liner I have had.

 

[rbattelle]

I also did lots of research and settled on Line-X. I looked at a lot of trucks that had Rhino (very popular around here at the time I was looking to buy, as there were no Line-X dealers within 40 miles). I really didn't like the Rhino; I found it inconsistent, lumpy, and the local dealers stick their name/phone number logo plates on them without asking the customer if it's okay.



Bought Line-X and I love it. Now there's a local Line-X dealer here and the number of Rhino trucks is dropping fast. I have managed to damage mine (sliding a washing machine in I put a small gouge in it near the tailgate), but not badly enough to warrant any repair at this time (didn't go all the way through the liner).



-Ryan

 

[Bagger]

I used my previous experience with Rhino Liner to guide me to Line-X. Line-X is far superior. Within two months, the Rhino liner was dull and gray. The Line-X is still black and shiney. My drain holes work. In my opinion, Line-X is the only way to go.

 

[GHedrick]

Here in Las Vegas we have a choice of 3 types of liners. Rhino, Alpha or Line-x. I had the Rhino on my Dakota for 3 months now and it has already started to dull and never seemed to cure or harden all the way. One of my co workers has the Alpha and it looks incredible. I will keep an eye on it and see how it holds up in the sun. Never have seen the Line-x outside of the dealer but talking to them and looking at their work I would have to say they do the best job of preparing the truck. They even remove the bed bolts, tail gate bolts and other hardware before spraying. Of course they had the highest price. My NRA magazine American hunter has an article about Line-x this month, they usually don't come out and say a particular product is better than everyone else but this time they did. Ok as one of the new guys on the block that's my 2 cents. :-laf

PS how do I get my info about my truck to come up on the post?

 

[RobertP]

i just had line-x put in my 05 and i have to say its great, and i am glad i went with the over the rails for the additional 50 bucks. i also did alot of research and found that line-x was the way to go.

 

[jgillott]

I have a Rhino over the rail in my '01. So far, it has held up ok. Unlike some Rhinos that I have seen, mine has kept it's color and shine quite well. With that said, there are some minor scuffs appearing from sliding loads in and out, especially on the tailgate. I don't often haul anything heavy, so I would hate to see what it would look like if I did.



My wife has a new '05 1/2 ton that we have not had lined yet. I'm leaning toward trying a Line-x this time just to make a comparison.

 

[Fulton]

I have Rhino in my 90 Dodge and it looks like crap 7 years later. Plus it has tears and does not seem to be as durable as the Line-X I had sprayed in my 05. I would go with the Line-X.

 

[JHardwick]

Has anybody had the Scorpion Liner sprayed in? I have a Scorpion dealer just over the ridge. Seems kinda thick like the Rhino from what I've seen.

 

[jimnance]

My '03 was speayed with a product called Reflex. Our local Muffler/Hitch/Welding shop recommended it. The coating is very thick, almost 3/16" thick. It is more rubbery and not as hard as Line-X. Good for here in the PNW as Line-X seems to be more slippery when wet.



I never could damage the Reflex. It's now 2-1/2 years and thirty six thousand miles and lots of stuff tossed in the bed. No damage and it pretty much looks as good as new.



Just curious, what are most places charging these days for an over the rail spray job? It was about $350. 00 a few years ago. I've heard it's more expensive now.

 

[IC Smoke]

I talked to a Line-X dealer over the weekend at a fair, I called one place near here and never got a call back (I called on a saturday morning 9ish... . whats the deal I work weekends why dont they????) but anyways I was quoted $600 yes 600. 00 for the bottom of my truck to be sprayed (beauty line down) seems high for a easy tape job (right on the paint line) then rub it down with 80# grit paper and shoot it..... so figure 2 hrs prep plus spray and tear down so about 4 hours total... My guess the cost of the product would be say 200. that still leave 400 profit. Hmmm I hope I get a better quote! I even brought up the new style line-x that has been spoken of here on TDR and he HAD NO CLUE! wow!!



Ian

 

[daveshoe]

American Rifleman article.

Interesting part of the article stated that Line-X is sprayed on the inside of concrete walls to make them blast proof against terrorist attack. It also works as part of body armor. Good to know if you haul your kids in the truck bed on a road that has land mines. :]

 

[PKnoerzer]

One other option is Speedliner. It seems much more durable than Rhino and is easy to touch up. Their standard colors do not fade at all.

 

[PStorey]

Line-X for me. Has been more than acceptable than Rino which I have had before. The Line-X was tough even is sub zero weather.

 

[surfbeetle]

dont use herculiner

Whatever one you choose, DON'T USE HERCULINER! This stuff is the DIY stuff that you can buy at an autoparts store and spray/roll on yourself. I have painted cars and made sure to prep it properly. The stuff is peeling off in many different places. They recommend 1 & 1/2 gallons for a full size longbed. You would be better to use 2 gallons, but then at that price, you're better off getting a rhino or line-x considering the amount of work that is involved.

 

[DFriedson]

I'm a LINE-X dealer.



LINE-X and Rhino differ quite a bit. The biggest difference is that LINE-X contains polyurea and Rhino does not. Polyurea enhances the bedliner’s properties: 1. LINE-X's temperature tolerance is 250 degrees and Rhino's is 175. As the temperature of the bed approaches the temp tolerance, it loses its strength. 2. Polyurea keeps moisture out of the solution thus making a more dense and solid liner. Less moisture also means better adhesion. 3. Polyurea also makes for a tougher liner. The tear strength of LINE-X is 304 pounds per linear inch (pli). Rhino is 145 pli. 4. Polyurea sets up very fast, that's one reason why LINE-X goes on with heat and high pressure. LINE-X dries in about 4 seconds, so you get an even application throughout the bed. Rhino takes a minute or so to even gel, an hour or so to dry. Before it gels, gravity can pull the liner from the top ridges in to the low valleys. Rhino’s Tuff Stuff goes on cold/low pressure and thus has that “cottage cheese” or “rain on the windshield” look. LINE-X’s high heat/high pressure system gives it a very nice finished and more consistently applied texture, it’s sort of like an orange peel. The dealer can vary the texture from smooth to very rough. 5. Polyurea makes the liner more chemical resistant, especially to organic oils and solvents.



LINE-X offers a written nationwide lifetime warranty. Rhino’s warranty is only with the dealer that sprayed it.



Speedliner (and Superliner) are brushable polyurea paints. You mix on gallon of resin with one quart of catalyst and paint it on with a roller or hopper gun.



Fading: They all fade (even Speedliner, I have pics), some are worse than others. If you already have LINE-X, apply some Just Once (www.justonce.com) on the liner to restore the color and to keep it from fading. LINE-X has a brand new product called Xtra, made by Dupont just for LINE-X bedliners. It's applied like a topcoat but migrates into the liner. It's black, glossy, won't fade, and contains Dupont Kevlar Pulp.



Long post... ... ..... Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[jadoca]

I'm a LINE-X dealer.



LINE-X and Rhino differ quite a bit. The biggest difference is that LINE-X contains polyurea and Rhino does not. Polyurea enhances the bedliner’s properties: 1. LINE-X's temperature tolerance is 250 degrees and Rhino's is 175. As the temperature of the bed approaches the temp tolerance, it loses its strength. 2. Polyurea keeps moisture out of the solution thus making a more dense and solid liner. Less moisture also means better adhesion. 3. Polyurea also makes for a tougher liner. The tear strength of LINE-X is 304 pounds per linear inch (pli). Rhino is 145 pli. 4. Polyurea sets up very fast, that's one reason why LINE-X goes on with heat and high pressure. LINE-X dries in about 4 seconds, so you get an even application throughout the bed. Rhino takes a minute or so to even gel, an hour or so to dry. Before it gels, gravity can pull the liner from the top ridges in to the low valleys. Rhino’s Tuff Stuff goes on cold/low pressure and thus has that “cottage cheese” or “rain on the windshield” look. LINE-X’s high heat/high pressure system gives it a very nice finished and more consistently applied texture, it’s sort of like an orange peel. The dealer can vary the texture from smooth to very rough. 5. Polyurea makes the liner more chemical resistant, especially to organic oils and solvents.



LINE-X offers a written nationwide lifetime warranty. Rhino’s warranty is only with the dealer that sprayed it.



Speedliner (and Superliner) are brushable polyurea paints. You mix on gallon of resin with one quart of catalyst and paint it on with a roller or hopper gun.



Fading: They all fade (even Speedliner, I have pics), some are worse than others. If you already have LINE-X, apply some Just Once (www.justonce.com) on the liner to restore the color and to keep it from fading. LINE-X has a brand new product called Xtra, made by Dupont just for LINE-X bedliners. It's applied like a topcoat but migrates into the liner. It's black, glossy, won't fade, and contains Dupont Kevlar Pulp.



Long post... ... ..... Let me know if you have any questions.

How many $$$ for the Xtra application?



Regards,