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DIY bedliner?
- Thread starter dangerdog
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herc is air-dried, so pretty sucky compared to the catalyzed versions like Al's, Monster, etc.. it's just a much better resin base...
think Adam runs monster.. I've got a gal of Al's waiting to go on..
think Adam runs monster.. I've got a gal of Al's waiting to go on..
any hardener activated resin is gonna blow away an air-dried.. that's like comparing rusto rattle cans to Imron...
I used Liner Xtreeme from here: http://www.sprayonbedliners.info/home.html
It's a hardened spray-in with chopped up rubber in it. Couldn't have been happier with the results.
It's a hardened spray-in with chopped up rubber in it. Couldn't have been happier with the results.
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
I used herculiner. Looks identical to the pics above. Dont get cross threaded about air dry stuff...mine works great and its been through absolute hell.
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Lol im just stirring things up. No really though ive had no issues with my air dry stuff. I know hardener stuff is better but its not like air dry is lacking in any way. What would I know...i was only a carbon fiber super structure tech for the cern particle accelerator.
I'm glad you've had good luck with it..
on the other hand, I've seen/known plenty of rigs around here with failed herc, whereas Line-X, Al's, etc tends to hold up better from what I've seen...... obviously prep, exposure, etc can all affect those outcomes...
on the other hand, I've seen/known plenty of rigs around here with failed herc, whereas Line-X, Al's, etc tends to hold up better from what I've seen...... obviously prep, exposure, etc can all affect those outcomes...
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Yeah mines been great. Im not particularly light on things. I prefer the rubber chunk stuff. If I was loading pallets of brick in the thing id want a hard spray in but for wheeling I think this stuff offers better grip.
I got the rubber crumb additive for the Al's I'm gonna put in the K5 this winter...
I used Herc on an old Tacoma I had. It looked ok. The thing is, the prep work is pretty much the same and the cured stuff isn't really that much more expensive (considering). I had to roll on the Herc 3 times to achieve like 1/16" thickness and the first time I put a lawnmower in the bed, a little fuel leaked out and the Herc instantly dissolved....and got all over my clothes. It's worth it to me to use better materials.
Anybodys liner turn chalky or have it rub off on your hands, clothing, etc? Looking for real world feedback, not what the advertisements say.
Whatever I put in my K5 will never see real work, just using it as a "sealer" on a mud truck. I had a truck with an unknown liner that would rub off, it made doing anything in the bed a PITA because I couldn't even sit on the tailgate without getting it on my clothes or hands.
Whatever I put in my K5 will never see real work, just using it as a "sealer" on a mud truck. I had a truck with an unknown liner that would rub off, it made doing anything in the bed a PITA because I couldn't even sit on the tailgate without getting it on my clothes or hands.
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
My herculiner is early on in my build thread. I havent had any issues with it coming off or turning chalky. Its just as fresh looking as the day i put it on. Ive spilt kerosene, gas, atf, oil, beer, and im sure more on it and it hasnt come off. My truck doesnt see any sort of work other than wheeling and i too used it as a sealer since there were quite a few small holes in the body.
I know the pro spray on's are awesome. I have it it the bed of my f-350. I want a roll on to put inside of my truggy floor because of the tube work. Looks like I am leaning towards the monsterliner. Only want to do it once. And thanks again for the feedback.
I'll be rolling my Al's due to the cage.. same stuff... f*ck sprayin it...
Used Raptor liner here and can say quite impressed and loved how it sprayed not to thick not to thin. Spraying it is simple as heck!
