Spray In Bed Liners
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I have my Line-X over the bed rail. I thought it was a bit much at first, but when I installed my tonneau cover (Roll-n-Lock), it turned out looking really nice. Plus it hides a nice scratch I got when by buddy slammed a U-Haul furniture dolly into the top of the tailgate when it was down.
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2009 XLT 2.3
Pioneer AVIC Z130BT Nav System, Kenwood P680C 6x8s (front), Pioneer TS-A6872R 6x8s (rear), Pioneer TS-SWX251 10" Shallow-Mount Sub, Reverse View Camera, XM
Roll-n-Lock E-Series Tonneau Cover, 12v Outlet in Bed, ScanGauge II w/ BlendMount, Optima Yellow Top Battery, BUSS Auxiliary Fuse Pannel
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https://www.ranger-forums.com/showth...ghlight=line-x
I never really liked over the rail either but I'm very glad I did it on my bed. Looks pretty good. As you can see from the pics, I also had them spray it down the the very bottom of the tailgate inside lip also.
One suggestion....I fought with my nearly 8 year old bed bolts that had never been out for several hours but I finally got them loose (Air impact, large breaker bar, some sweat, and a HD Torx bit) so the place would have no excuses as to not remove them before spraying the Line-x on. Also, I loosened the tie-down hooks and interior tailgate panel screws (even bought new stainless ones) and took it up there that way and asked that they not spray over any of that stuff either. Turned out just like I wanted. I personally hate it when they spray over all the bolts and stuff.
I never really liked over the rail either but I'm very glad I did it on my bed. Looks pretty good. As you can see from the pics, I also had them spray it down the the very bottom of the tailgate inside lip also.
One suggestion....I fought with my nearly 8 year old bed bolts that had never been out for several hours but I finally got them loose (Air impact, large breaker bar, some sweat, and a HD Torx bit) so the place would have no excuses as to not remove them before spraying the Line-x on. Also, I loosened the tie-down hooks and interior tailgate panel screws (even bought new stainless ones) and took it up there that way and asked that they not spray over any of that stuff either. Turned out just like I wanted. I personally hate it when they spray over all the bolts and stuff.
Last edited by klc317; 07-08-2011 at 05:58 PM.
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The factory decal is the next straight line asside from the one I followed.
Its very much more curved than a Ranger's bed, and I would have had to fight two different arcing curves to mask a straight line about 1/2 way between the decal and where I ended up stopping (which was what I originally intended and wanted....). But I soon found out that wasn't going to happen with my wee little amounts of patience.
Thus I followed the straight line that forms the crease on the upper rail. No guess work there, its straight, just how I like it. I cannot say it would be had I done the traditional line that professionals usually stop at.
NRPawlak, good looking spray job! Very well done.
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Pics look good - good job on the liners.
Just out of curiosity, what does it cost these days to do a spray-on liner.
The first year I had my truck, I was at a local Canadian Tire Store (sort of a Canadian AutoZone, Pep Boys kind of operation that has since morphed into a big box garden centre, sports equipment, home furniture, tool, kitchen appliance, etc. store but kept the tires, auto parts and accessories that now are a minor part of their operation) when I found a "do-it-yourself" Rhino liner that was mixed, and then painted/rollered on (by me).
The kit was about $50.00 CDN at that time (about 7 1/2 yrs ago), and the price was right - the job, however, doesn't look nearly as nice as your posts (naturally), but that's ok, I have a bed liner that's on top of that anyway.
Anyway, reading these posts, just curious what a professional spray-on goes for now.
Just out of curiosity, what does it cost these days to do a spray-on liner.
The first year I had my truck, I was at a local Canadian Tire Store (sort of a Canadian AutoZone, Pep Boys kind of operation that has since morphed into a big box garden centre, sports equipment, home furniture, tool, kitchen appliance, etc. store but kept the tires, auto parts and accessories that now are a minor part of their operation) when I found a "do-it-yourself" Rhino liner that was mixed, and then painted/rollered on (by me).
The kit was about $50.00 CDN at that time (about 7 1/2 yrs ago), and the price was right - the job, however, doesn't look nearly as nice as your posts (naturally), but that's ok, I have a bed liner that's on top of that anyway.
Anyway, reading these posts, just curious what a professional spray-on goes for now.
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Mine was a Line-Xtra spayed over the rail and cost $500 total.
klc317: Such a good piece of advice! My Line-X installer/dealer was Line-X of Connecticut LLC in Waterbury CT. They did an amazing job, removed the bed bolts and removed and separately sprayed the interior tailgate panel. I was completely satisfied with the work! When installers spray over the bolts/hooks/etc ... you get backed into a corner if you have to remove them later. This way you can remove what you need to without chipping into the liner.
klc317: Such a good piece of advice! My Line-X installer/dealer was Line-X of Connecticut LLC in Waterbury CT. They did an amazing job, removed the bed bolts and removed and separately sprayed the interior tailgate panel. I was completely satisfied with the work! When installers spray over the bolts/hooks/etc ... you get backed into a corner if you have to remove them later. This way you can remove what you need to without chipping into the liner.
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Under most conditions, I would imagine that a spray-on liner is as good as, or better, than a regular type bed-liner.
Only condition I could se where a regular type pop-in liner may be more durable is if you're using the bed to haul stuff like dirt, gravel, screening, etc, and would have to shovel/scrape things out - then the spray-on might be more prone to wear.
Also, if you want to take the liner with you into a new replacement truck if it's the same (type/dimensions of bed).
Is that about right?
Only condition I could se where a regular type pop-in liner may be more durable is if you're using the bed to haul stuff like dirt, gravel, screening, etc, and would have to shovel/scrape things out - then the spray-on might be more prone to wear.
Also, if you want to take the liner with you into a new replacement truck if it's the same (type/dimensions of bed).
Is that about right?
Last edited by north44; 07-10-2011 at 01:54 PM. Reason: sp
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