Spray on Bedliner

[Traveler]

I think we have all seen people use spray in bedliner in other places than the bed of a truck. So this write up should fit most applications.

I didn't use Rhino Liner, which is probably the most common name.

I used a product called Pro-Tex tintable bedliner. It is about the same thing.

As usual I don't think about the write up until after I am done, so the pics are after the fact.

This stuff comes in a kit.

[Traveler]

In the kit comes 1 gallon of material, 2 quarts of Catalyst, 1 mixing cup, and 2 application containers.

The kit cost $180. 1 kit is suppose to line 1 8ft pickup box.

Besides the kit, you will buy 1 pint of whatever color you want it to be.

I chose a dark blue, but after mixing it in, it came out very light, so I had to go a few shades darker to get the final color I wanted.
The base material is a very light gray, so it will lighten whatever color paint you add.

The mixing ratio is. 8 parts material, 4 parts Catalyst, 1 part tint.

Once mixed you have 20 minutes to apply it, otherwise it will setup in the cup.

I poured the whole pint into the gallon and mixed it, then when I need a cup full, I only had to add the catalyst.

[Traveler]

Not sure if any of you are familiar with this spray gun. We always called them Rocker Shuts guns, because that is what they were originally designed for. It was made for spray on undercoatings, or if any of you remember the clear rock gaurd you used to get sprayed on the rocker panels of a truck, it was clear, but textured.
It was never designed for a smooth application.

It works as a siphon. the mixing cup threads onto the bottom.

Of course I have not cleaned the gun yet.

It takes about 90psi to apply the stuff, so a pretty healthy air compressor is needed.

I cheated, I used a couple tablespoons of Lacquer thinner to dilute the mix a little, it makes it spray easier and smoother, since the texture I didn't need. It also allows you to spray at a lower PSI rating.
It will also lose some of the shine by doing this, so that is the down side.

[Traveler]

This pic shows the texture and shine quality of the material.

It is not hard, it is more rubbery like undercoating.

It doesn't peel or tear easily.
I took a hammer to it in some spots and didn't break it lose, but it did mark it.

It is stuck very well. I did not do much prep work. I removed the lose paint, and scuffed it with a scotch brite pad.

The instructions say sand with 180 grit and then scuff.

[Traveler]

Another shot of the texture.

I did learn if you put it on too thick, or try to do it in one coat. It will dry very dull with no shine at all.

That can be fixed by letting it dry and going over it with another very light coat.

Of course spraying outside, I ended up with leaves and bugs in it. That is very easy to repair, when it dries, scrape the bugs off, and just spot over the damages area. It blends in very well.

I had some rust holes, that this stuff alone will not fill, but I filled them with fiberglass body filler, then ground them pretty close to flat, not smooth at all, or even tried to take the grinder marks out of it. It showed through the liner, but was easily covered by a couple extra coats.

[Traveler]

You have probably figured out already, I wasn't doing a pickup box.

The texture is tough to get used to, it is going to take a while, but the trailer does look totally different.

The biggest problems I had are, reflective tape will not stick to it.

And any areas around hinges. The liner builds up so thick, it scrapes off just a little everytime the hinge opens.

[Traveler]

It did take minimal Labor, I don't think there is a more lazy way to do it.

This should be the last time it ever needs any exterior work.

Hopefully it doesn't look like a 1975 trailer any longer.

[Traveler]

Rewired the whole trailer at the same time, also re did the brakes and wheel bearings.

Saturday the horse got a ride. I think she liked it.

[Traveler]

Just a reminder of what it was.

I hope I can pass the torch of the worlds ugliest Horse trailer owner.
Though I still need to change out the wheels.

Took about $700 worth a material to turn a $950 trailer into a $975 trailer.

[bob]

looks good. the horse is happy.

[adrianspeeder]

Get some rims for it.

Adrianspeeder

[slik4x4]

now that you are experienced, i will come up and you can do my roof!!!!http://www.fourdoorbronco.com/temp/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *just kidden. i already talked to the linex guy and he said he would do it for about $350. i think that is well worth it. *

sam