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CaliCruiser
06-08-2007, 12:34 AM
I really like the way it turned out and wished I would have done it earlier! In my case, I started to apply the second coat to early I guess (1.5 hours), so if you are going to do it I would recommend that you let it really set up before moving onto the second coat. Right now I am contimplating doing the rear quarters as well, but I was planning on cutting them for the greatest clearance in the future. . .



Dylan


Check it out. . .

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/85toyota/th_IMG_2815.jpg (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/85toyota/IMG_2815.jpg) http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/85toyota/th_IMG_2814.jpg (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/85toyota/IMG_2814.jpg)


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/85toyota/th_IMG_2813.jpg (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/85toyota/IMG_2813.jpg) http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/85toyota/th_IMG_2811.jpg (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/85toyota/IMG_2811.jpg)
gearguywb
06-08-2007, 12:46 AM
Great looking rig!
FortyMileDesert
06-08-2007, 12:56 AM
What's it going to look like after a few dirt runs? Tan?

I'm truely curious; other people have done this but I've never heard how it is later. Does dirt wash off or does it look like the undercoat that came standard under the truck? Basically dirt colored......
upcruiser
06-08-2007, 01:01 AM
From my experience with my fender flairs coated, it cleans up in a snap. The only PITA is getting wax onto it, like any rubber or vinly part, it gets in and turns white. Other then that no problems to report yet with it.
eugene
06-08-2007, 01:31 AM
There is a product called 'back to black' IIRC which will clean up any textured parts.
How does the herculiner compare to the non DIY stuff? I want to do mine but if it doesn't look good the wife won't be happy.
CaliCruiser
06-08-2007, 02:09 AM
There is no question that something like line-x or rhinoliner would come out better. But, for 85 dollars and a full day of some body work and prep, with a few new tools, I am happy with the results.
erod
06-08-2007, 02:19 AM
nice rig!
94-RUNNER
06-08-2007, 02:32 AM
That really looks great. :REOutArchery02:
That's got me thinking of doin mine the same way !
Mighty fine lookin 60 you got there also.


......Tucker
CodyLX450
06-08-2007, 03:58 AM
Looks good....

I'd finish off the rear quarters if you have extra left (you should have plenty).

Even if you're going to cut later, I don't foresee the Herculiner making it any more difficult as this stuff is like attaching stickyback sandpaper to your sheetmetal.
CaliCruiser
06-08-2007, 04:04 AM
Thanks man, seeing your thread gave me the final modivation to do it!
adventureduo
06-08-2007, 04:09 AM
I like it!
CaliCruiser
06-08-2007, 05:29 AM
So I decided to do a third coat, and it turned out great! It added a lot more consistency and 'smoothed' it out a bit. I really am happy with how this came out now. I think I am going to cut the rears and then finish the Herc!

Dylan
lowenbrau
06-08-2007, 05:40 AM
When I read the thread title I thought that you'd gotten it on your hootus. Congratulations on getting it on your Cruiser instead!
KMR
06-08-2007, 11:03 AM
Looks good Dylan!
I like the line of yours, better to not go over the fronts.

And regarding dirt. Mine has "Durbak" on it, holds every bit of dirt that touches it. Very hard to clean.
ckkone
06-08-2007, 02:24 PM
Hey bro...I'm feeling dat...Nice job and nice rig!
CaliCruiser
06-11-2007, 03:18 PM
What's it going to look like after a few dirt runs? Tan?

I'm truely curious; other people have done this but I've never heard how it is later. Does dirt wash off or does it look like the undercoat that came standard under the truck? Basically dirt colored......

After two days of Eastern California wheelin' the dust rinsed right off with a garden hose after ten seconds. :jumping:
spressomon
06-11-2007, 04:47 PM
You did a great job! I can relate to when you described getting the first coat on...and saying to self: WTF!!!. Three coats and it looks like a $$$ job!
Willman
09-17-2007, 04:52 AM
Hows the stuff holding up? Any fade, or coming off at all?

:chowtime:
N8URE2
09-17-2007, 02:58 PM
http://web.mac.com/jkharrison/iWeb/95%204runner/Bedliner%20prep.html

here's a link to how I did my Herculiner over the fenders. I have 2 coats on now. It has faded to a flat gray/black. I will eventually add a 3rd coat and I've heard that there is a UV protect top coat you can add. I'll probably look into that at well.