To LINE-X it or not LINE-X it
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To LINE-X it or not LINE-X it
I just got a quote from the local Line-X dealer, and I was quoted $375 over rail and $325 under rail. This was a little higher than I expected to pay to have my truck spreaded. What do you guys think? I like everythink about it other than the price.
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I got mine Rhino-lined and haven't regretted it at all since.
Rather than start a Rhino vs. Line-x debate let me just say that the peace of mind and the durability of the bedliner is worth the price.
Just so you know I paid $379 for mine over the rail.
Rather than start a Rhino vs. Line-x debate let me just say that the peace of mind and the durability of the bedliner is worth the price.
Just so you know I paid $379 for mine over the rail.
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Grab a brush and use Herculiner. It's less expensive. It's as good as Line-x.
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I know the hard-core guys are gonna flame us DIY'ers but I used the spray/roll on from Duplicolor (avail. through napa) Its about $40 bucks a gallon and you can buy a spray gun for about $40 bucks (I sprayed mine on). I didn't even get it on as thick as I wanted but it still works great for what I need. No I dont use it everyday for carryin' cement blocks or tossing in and out engine blocks or anything like that. But it works for anything I need to haul in it. It looks great too( I went over the rails) I took my time taping lines and surface preping all of it. For the $100 bucks or so Ive got in it and the several hours Im happy with it and I saved about $300 bucks. Im contemplating doing the rocker panels, as my 33's are chunking out my paint.
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Our 03 Silverado has Linex with over the rails and they did a great job on it. My 93 Toyota is rusting from the plastic bedliner rubbing, but it's better than nothing I guess.
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I've been debating over or under the rail Line-X myself.
If you go over the rail can you still put a shell on the bed? I don't see why you wouldn't be able to and you'd be protecting the contact surfaces. The only thing I can think of is the seal the shell wants to make with the bed wont be there.
If you go over the rail can you still put a shell on the bed? I don't see why you wouldn't be able to and you'd be protecting the contact surfaces. The only thing I can think of is the seal the shell wants to make with the bed wont be there.
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I wanted to go the DIY route too but some surface rust in my bed turned me away from it. I think if your bed is in good shape and you take your time the DIY stuff should work fine. I had an old drop in out that rubbed everything and started to cause some rust so I took it to a professional. That is a good price on the Line-X, when I was looking around everyone wanted to charge me around $500.
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Originally posted by maherj
I wanted to go the DIY route too but some surface rust in my bed turned me away from it.
I wanted to go the DIY route too but some surface rust in my bed turned me away from it.
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I know the hard-core guys are gonna flame us DIY'ers but I used the spray/roll on from Duplicolor (avail. through napa) Its about $40 bucks a gallon and you can buy a spray gun for about $40 bucks (I sprayed mine on). I didn't even get it on as thick as I wanted but it still works great for what I need. No I dont use it everyday for carryin' cement blocks or tossing in and out engine blocks or anything like that. But it works for anything I need to haul in it. It looks great too( I went over the rails) I took my time taping lines and surface preping all of it. For the $100 bucks or so Ive got in it and the several hours Im happy with it and I saved about $300 bucks. Im contemplating doing the rocker panels, as my 33's are chunking out my paint.
I know the hard-core guys are gonna flame us DIY'ers but I used the spray/roll on from Duplicolor (avail. through napa) Its about $40 bucks a gallon and you can buy a spray gun for about $40 bucks (I sprayed mine on). I didn't even get it on as thick as I wanted but it still works great for what I need. No I dont use it everyday for carryin' cement blocks or tossing in and out engine blocks or anything like that. But it works for anything I need to haul in it. It looks great too( I went over the rails) I took my time taping lines and surface preping all of it. For the $100 bucks or so Ive got in it and the several hours Im happy with it and I saved about $300 bucks. Im contemplating doing the rocker panels, as my 33's are chunking out my paint.
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We spray Rhino at my shop and after seeing every coating imaginable, I think if you want no-holds-barred tough go Rhino. For looks Armourgard ( Canadian Line-x) but if it just needs to be sealed-Herculiner. But remember, if you go with some brush on coating, don't ever plan on getting it Rhinoed or Line-X because its got to come off first! But all said, all coatings are tough. Just depends how you're going to use it...