Bed Liners: Options

[Scott Brady]

I was seen a few interesting bed liner or cab liner options over the years.

Al turned me on to the BedRug, which I absolutely love, and would probably never use anything else (for me needs)

I thought this was interesting: Clear liner It would likely work great for 1/4 panels, etc.

I have also used Rhino Linings for my old CJ and my platform on the Taco. It has the best insulative properties.

No feedback on the LineX, but it does seem to be the most durable.

[BCJC]

i had a bad experience with rhino liner, but i imagine it was more application error than poor product. the first application bubbled, so they cut the bubbles out and did a second application, and it has since peeled off of the first coat in a half dozen spots, and is showing no signs of stopping! i am planning on getting a rock guard line-x'd on my lower quarter panels, so they won't look like shotgun targets anymore...

[Willman]

I have also used Rhino Linings for my old CJ and my platform on the Taco. It has the best insulative properties.

No feedback on the LineX, but it does seem to be the most durable.

I would have to agree on the Line-X thing!! The company truck has Line-x and it is coming apart! I have also seen Rhino Lining do the same thing!

I have heard Bull-hide liners are great and hold up....My father had that liner and worked out great...it sure took a great beating!!!

[Willman]

Another thing to think about....

I have thought about taking my carpet out and getting my truck lined inside.....

Has anyone done this...Was it too noisy??

I know they want your first born in the price!!!

[flyingwil]

I have thought about taking my carpet out and getting my truck lined inside.....

There are a few guys on TTORA that have done this. The Carpet hides many wires, and the spray on linner adds weight.

[asteffes]

I wonder how much of the peeling problems have to do with improper or insufficient cleaning of the paint surface prior to spraying? The documentation I've read about the spray-on liners emphasize repeatedly (like, a hundred times over) that the paint must be super-duper-uber clean before spraying.

FWIW (admittedly, not a lot) I have seen Line-X used in pickup beds, bumpers, quarter panels, rocker panels and even on sliders with great results. Granted, sliders will take a beating and require frequent touch-ups, but I've yet to see Line-X peel off those other surfaces. I'm sure it happens, but I'll bet it's related to prep-work and/or temperature and humidity conditions when it is applied, and not as simple as "Product A is inferior to Product B."

[asteffes]

Another thing to think about....

I have thought about taking my carpet out and getting my truck lined inside.....

Has anyone done this...Was it too noisy??

I know they want your first born in the price!!!

I imagine the cab will smell like chemicals for weeks. A friend applied Herculiner to the inside of his E350 van. It wasn't any louder afterward, but definitely smelly for awhile. The non-slip surface was pretty cool, though.

[HongerVenture]

The polyurethane spray-on liners' quality has everything to do with prep work. I have Rhino-liner in my bed and absolutely love it! I've not had any problems with peeling, its on their good. Rhino has great sound insulation properties. In addition, it is softer and "grippier" than Line-X.

Line-X is the same way regarding prep work.

People talk about how much more durable Line-X is, and I'd agree. Line-X is harder, so it doesn't scratch or get marked up as easily. However, the articles you put in your bed will get more marked up and scratched as a result of the Line-X's hardness.

I view my spray on bedliner as a wearable surface. If I'm moving my wife's antique cedar chest, I don't want the wood to end up scratched or marked up... and I don't want it sliding around. The Rhino-Liner aids in all those regards. I got the Rhino-liner because it has a lifetime guarantee. If it gets scratched or marred it is repaired for free. I also get a free, once-a-year touch up appointment and they reseal it at the same time.

My only complaint about the Rhino-Liner is that the gasket seal between my shell and bedrail sticks to the Rhino... I don't know why. It is only adhesive on the side that sticks to the shell, yet when I pull the shell off it stays somewhat bonded to the Rhino. At least is forms a watertight seal.

[HongerVenture]

Al turned me on to the BedRug, which I absolutely love, and would probably never use anything else (for me needs)

Scott, can you elaborate more on the BedRug's advantages in your eyes? I'd be slightly concerned about dirt getting between the rug and the bed and having a "sanding" effect on the paint in the bed.

I know in Arizona this probably isn't as much of a concern, but out here the winter time weather/road salt makes quick work of truck beds if the paint is worn away. This is the nature of my aversion to plastic insert liners, they wear away the paint and allow rust as well.

[calamaridog]

Line X has awesome color fastness/fade resistance while the other stuff pales in comparisson. Line X is also more durable that Rhino Liner. Harder and less tacky is a fair comparisson.

I've used both on over 20 different work trucks and the Line X is simply better for work trucks, no comparrison there. Never needed warranty work for a Line X'd bed but had to take the Rhino Liner back several times.

Line X will not fade in the sun like the Rhino Liner will. Line X will look much better than Rhino Liner after being exposed to the sun.

I recommend Line X to everyone who asks but the prep work is essential to a good finished product.

My wife bought me a Rhino Liner coupon for the Tacoma and I had to act like I was not disappointed...

With that being said, I feel both are good products, I just have a preferance.