Truck Bed Lining options

[Dan]

Looking at spray-on / paint-on Truck Bed Lining options.

Rhino or Line-x options appear to be decent options, but haven't seen much on if the Durabak option is as good for do-it-yourselfers. Or if the Durabak won't stand up to what Rhino or Line-x options are.

Anyone have experience with Durabak or have lessons learned about Rhino or Line-x (good or other) that they'd like to share?

1 Gallon of Durabak's textured formula with UV protection would be $138.45 (including S&H) and whatever supplies you'd need to do it yourself.

[afchic]

Originally Posted by Dan

Looking at spray-on / paint-on Truck Bed Lining options.

Rhino or Line-x options appear to be decent options, but haven't seen much on if the Durabak option is as good for do-it-yourselfers. Or if the Durabak won't stand up to what Rhino or Line-x options are.

Anyone have experience with Durabak or have lessons learned about Rhino or Line-x (good or other) that they'd like to share?

1 Gallon of Durabak's textured formula with UV protection would be $138.45 (including S&H) and whatever supplies you'd need to do it yourself.

My dad has Rhino and absolutely loves it. Been in for about 4 years now, and no issues to speak of.

[craigepo]

I bought a truck in December, and had the "T-Rex" brand spray-on liner installed(that was what a shop close by sold). I think that it was approx. $450, and came with a lifetime warranty(I really like lifetime warranties). The cost included the small extra charge for spraying the top rails of the bed as well.

A friend of mine tried to get a license to sell Rhino at his body shop, but the company wanted about $25,000 for him to sell their stuff. Probably the reason not too many Rhino shops close by.

I have quite a few friends with various kinds of spray-on liners, all of them like whatever they bought. This T-Rex I bought has been great so far.

[Red Flag 1]

Originally Posted by Dan

Looking at spray-on / paint-on Truck Bed Lining options.

Rhino or Line-x options appear to be decent options, but haven't seen much on if the Durabak option is as good for do-it-yourselfers. Or if the Durabak won't stand up to what Rhino or Line-x options are.

Anyone have experience with Durabak or have lessons learned about Rhino or Line-x (good or other) that they'd like to share?

1 Gallon of Durabak's textured formula with UV protection would be $138.45 (including S&H) and whatever supplies you'd need to do it yourself.

Dealer arranged Line-x on my 07 F-150, very satisfied! There has been no chipping or peeling. I've hauled gravel, stone, slate, firewood, and lumber with no wear noted to date.

I have friends with Rhino, and the Rhino product is a bit more "grippy".

I don't think you can go wrong with either product, professionally applied.

RF 1

[JJ_BPK]

Line-X and Rino are popular in Florida.

The difference boils down to hard/smooth or softer/sticky.

When I worked doing pavers the hard & smooth was preferred. I could load up chunks of brick or stone and only needed to push it off the tailgate at the dump.

Here in the Keys, the fish mongers like the sticky so the fish traps and gear don't slide around.

Both will get dings and depending on what you carry may get nicked deep enough to penetrate the coating.

I think for normal use the hard/smooth is what I would get the next time. And if you don't plan a topper or cap, get a contrasting color,, I think it looks kinda racy.

Another $00.0002

[glebo]

Give ultimate linings a call....910-322-7341, he's a former QP and I had it in one of my trucks....I think he still does this, great stuff

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Dan

Looking at spray-on / paint-on Truck Bed Lining options.

Rhino or Line-x options appear to be decent options, but haven't seen much on if the Durabak option is as good for do-it-yourselfers. Or if the Durabak won't stand up to what Rhino or Line-x options are.

Anyone have experience with Durabak or have lessons learned about Rhino or Line-x (good or other) that they'd like to share?

1 Gallon of Durabak's textured formula with UV protection would be $138.45 (including S&H) and whatever supplies you'd need to do it yourself.

I've owned both Rhino and now, Line-X. Rhino was a heavier coat, Line-x, much thinner. Both do the same thing. I've not had any problems with either.

[jbour13]

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

I've owned both Rhino and now, Line-X. Rhino was a heavier coat, Line-x, much thinner. Both do the same thing. I've not had any problems with either.

Same here, works good for what it's intended to do.

My current truck is Line-X'd and has seen everything from toughboxes, steel targets, trash, leaves and dead critters. Washes well, no odors remain and it's not worn a bit in 3 years.

Done locally in the Fayetteville area for about $350

[Ken Brock]

I only have experience with Line X and Rhino

the ones I've seen, the Line X performed better and stood up better

my best friend had his truck Rhino lined and it actually lost chunks with very moderate use


it also helped sway me that the Line X guy was much better to work with and was happy to put his bed liner on the handles of a few of my knives for no charge

the Rhino line guy wanted to charge me out the ass to do a few knives

[SnwMnkys]

I used Herculiner (equivalent of Durabak. Theyre both 1 part systems) in the back of my 69 Bronco. I originally tried to roll it on as per the instructions and the roller kit they include in the packaging. However I didnt like the way it turned out. My friend suggested using a Schutz gun (also called an undercoating gun) and spraying it on. They can be bought at Harbor Freight or Ebay for $10-20. That turned out much better and I could build it up easier to get the thickness I desired.

Originally after curing and a couple months after it looked just like Rhino liner or other 2 part bed liner systems, but over time it has faded. I believe the 2 part systems have better UV protection. Also I dragged a tool box across the bed and an edge put a scratch in the liner down to the metal. I know I prepped the bed well before I applied it. I just believe the DIY kits are just not as strong at the 2 part systems.

In the end it came down to cost and the inability to effectively move my Bronco at the time since I was rewiring it and I had it completely torn apart. If I were to do it all over again though I would save up the money and go with Rhino lining. If you do end up deciding on a DIY kit, I highly recommend spraying it on. It will look much better, and you can vary the thickness.

Here are some pictures of it sprayed on.

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[Paslode]

Line-X came with my truck 4 years ago. It has taken quite a beating and only has a few nicks to show for it.

[Dan]

Thanks for all the information and responses!

I decided to go with an Xtreme Liner. After doing a fair amount of research I knew it came down to Rhino, Line-X, or Xtreme.

Rhino, Line-X, or Xtreme all appear to use similar processes, chemicals, and have the same type warranties. The deal makers for me were that the Xtreme Liner company made it happen when I needed, beat the Rhino and Line-x prices, and gave a military rebate to boot.

If you're in Fayetteville and need this type work done let me know and I'll push you his contact info. Be sure to let him know you're military (retired or active)!

[pyreaux]

I've owned both Rhino and Line-X. For my uses, mostly moving furniture and occasional moving of small heat exchangers or metal object, I prefer Line-x. My Line-X was sprayed in within an hour of arriving at the local dealer. I find it resists gouging and separation from the truck bed much better than my Rhino liner. Line-X is more likely to scratch finishes of items it comes in contact with though. Also as mentioned in previous posts it does allow rigid items to slide more readily than rhino does. The only way i've managed to damage the line-x is with a few stray coals that worked there way out of the grill on the way back from tailgating. Other than that instance I've found the line-x to hold up very well. Hope this helps.