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Hard top bedliner removal
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88Silverado
1/2 ton status
Have you tried Acetone or another type of non-paint removing solvent to see if it will come off or loosen it? Next might be a wire brush or soft wire wheel.
Can you post a pic?
Can you post a pic?
No, I haven't tried anything on it yet. Didn't wanna use any chemicals on it without knowing might damage the fiberglass. I know aircraft stripper is out. I'm not in a real rush, and expect to do a lot of scraping. Just wondering what might loosen it up to help it scrape off easier.
88Silverado
1/2 ton status
Doesnt look like they prepped the surface very well before applying so thats in your favor. Im thinking you may want to try wetting a small area with Acetone or may paint reducer. I know gasoline will attack it (dont use it!) thats why im thinking a solvent to loosen and putty knife/wire brush.
Heres a youtube link to some friendly stripper
Someone also mentioned in the comments that Oven Cleaner might work. Dont know.
CitriStrip
Maybe others with more experience will chime in
Heres a youtube link to some friendly stripper
Someone also mentioned in the comments that Oven Cleaner might work. Dont know.CitriStrip
Maybe others with more experience will chime in
Pressure washer?
1 Hot water pressure washer is worth the effort
2. Plastic media stripping booth will eat it clean with out damage.
3. Hutchins Mud Hog w/ 80 grit to remove heavy stuff.... Go to a DA with 120 ish grit to finish sanding it.
Real problem is the OEM finishes are discontinued for lack of demand & EPA demands.
No idea how to make a perfect OEM texture + color re do.
2. Plastic media stripping booth will eat it clean with out damage.
3. Hutchins Mud Hog w/ 80 grit to remove heavy stuff.... Go to a DA with 120 ish grit to finish sanding it.
Real problem is the OEM finishes are discontinued for lack of demand & EPA demands.
No idea how to make a perfect OEM texture + color re do.
I did one many years ago... a DA, a respirator and time are all that's necessary. :-) I personally would not recommend chemical stripping as to the chance it causes issues when you recoat. Only takes a small area to object to the new coat, to be a real pain in the ass. It's not rocket science and done all the time, but my luck guarantees a problem.
Charlie
Charlie
ArizonaK5
1/2 ton status
I'm looking into using DURABAK. They offer smooth and textured finishes. Over 14 colors. Saw a YouTube video comparing all of the bedliner products. DURABAK was one of the best.
Used DURABAK years ago .... Texture came from spraying it. It went down smooth.... Applicator controlled the texture. Real easy to get a soft texture.
Never tried the Textures finish ... May well be rougher than the OEM look
Wildcard.. is the product UV resistant?
Some of the bed liners needed a clear coat sprayed over them for sun protection.
Seen Line-X on a truck bed cover....assume factory applied... Very nice low texture appearance. Great uniformity in texture. This product can be color tinted, but the machine has to be cleaned ... Adding $$$$.to the job
I've yet to see or find an OEM looking product since low. VOC products became main stream.
Never tried the Textures finish ... May well be rougher than the OEM look
Wildcard.. is the product UV resistant?
Some of the bed liners needed a clear coat sprayed over them for sun protection.
Seen Line-X on a truck bed cover....assume factory applied... Very nice low texture appearance. Great uniformity in texture. This product can be color tinted, but the machine has to be cleaned ... Adding $$$$.to the job
I've yet to see or find an OEM looking product since low. VOC products became main stream.
