hpinson

I just got back from a weekend trip-- parked at the trailhead was a Bronco II that was completly covered with camel colored Durabak (which is a polyurethene coating used for bedliners). The finish had a rough texture but was professionally done, and looked very attractive and durable. Very differerent than paint, but appealing nonetheless.

My 2nd Generation is at the point where it badly needs a paint job. This seems an interesting and unique alternative. Does anyone here have experience with such a coating? Cost? Durability? Where to get it done? Has anyone tried to apply this themselves?

I would be very interested in any information about Durabak or similar products as an alternative to a paint job.

Thanks!

Harlow Pinson
hpinson@indepthl.com

calisurferdude2000

Go with Herculiner. http://www.herculiner.com If you want more opinions or to see how it looks use the "SEARCH" function and look up Herculiner. I saw a PIC somewhere a guy had Herculined his whole Jeep Wrangler. It looked pretty good, for a Jeep. But quality is all in the prep work!

Fink

Like he said, its all about prep. I've heard of people doing it and then after a few washes huge pieces just coming off...if you got it professionally done, say Rhino Lining, you're looking at some HUGE $$$. It's about $400 bucks for a bedliner only! I can't imagine what it would cost for the whole thing to be done.

Let us know what you decide!

Fink

hpinson

Line-X is getting good reviews for its durability too. I just found this interesting article:

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...inex/linex.htm

It seems that the amount of material used is similar to a large truck bedliner, which is applied much thicker than an exterior coat would be. I'm gonna call the Albuquerque Line-X rep and see what they say. There seems to be mucho cost savings in doing the prep work yourself.

Harlow Pinson
hpinson@indepthl.com

Beartracker

Three years ago I did the bed of my Tacoma with Duraback. It took me one gallon and for two coats and I used there roller a brush and there thinner to prep the bed and thin the second coat. It came out so good I still have people asking me where I had it done. Hauled stone , sand and dirt with no problems.
I did touch it up this year with a thined coat of oil base rustoleum. I do know that alot of people who race Ba-Ha paint there vehicals with this stuff . It's not cheap , If I remember right it cost me a little over $100.00 for a gallon and thinner three years ago. Do a good prep job and it will last as long as any of the pro jobs and look better. Mike

hpinson

These examples of vehicles done with Durabak are on their website:

http://www.nonslipcoating.com/scratchguard.htm