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DIY Bed Liner? Quality question.

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Booney, May 22, 2022.

  1. May 22, 2022 at 10:11 PM
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    Booney

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    So I am getting ready to install a bumper and cat plates on my truck and skid plates on the wife's 4Runner. It is all raw metal. I had a shop paint my front skid plate on the truck but he gives me the willies. I don't like dealing with him. There aren't many shops around here that want to do anything but bed liners and I have painting experience form when I used to do composite repairs. I was thinking about using a poly urethane bed liner kit from Raptor to cover it with. I want something that will last. Does anyone have any experience with this stuff?

    https://www.amazon.com/U-POL-Raptor...2962&sprefix=raptor+bed+liner,aps,143&sr=8-13
     
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  2. May 22, 2022 at 10:22 PM
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    tundratoofun

    tundratoofun Yall better rednekonize

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    A friend of mine did his whole truck with raptor liner. I cant comment on durability because its a pavement princess but I can say that application was stupid easy.
     
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  3. May 22, 2022 at 10:26 PM
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    Did he mention how bad the fumes were while he was spraying it? I don't know anyone that has used this stuff.
     
  4. May 22, 2022 at 10:46 PM
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    I used monstaliner before and I really liked it. Actually have a project in the near future I'm using it again on. Really comes down to prep.
     
  6. May 22, 2022 at 11:47 PM
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    I've gotta say... As far as stuff like this goes, I suggest the buy once cry once approach and just get it LineX'd if you want the entire bed covered... Most places are still doing $500-$525 price points for the service. If you just need the 'flat bed' part of the bed protected, go to a feed store and buy a 3/4" 4'x6' stall mat and cut 6" off length. Drop that thing in, and you won't be able to damage the floor of the bed if you wanted to... all for under $60!
     
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  7. May 23, 2022 at 7:11 AM
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    Wahayes

    Wahayes Older I get the wiser I realize my dad was

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    He's wanting to do bumpers and skid plates, which is going to need to be touched up eventually. I'd say diy is best in this application.
     
  8. May 23, 2022 at 7:46 AM
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    It can be done.

    Prep is key and where you want to put most time/effort.
     
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  9. May 23, 2022 at 8:00 AM
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    I used Herculiner in the bed of my 1st gen, sanded the paint and washed with alcohol… whatever the instructions called for, as prep… did the work under a canopy because it was hot, and wanted overnight before adding the second coat. The first coat looked horrible, but I followed instructions to apply the second coat crossways to the first, and it looked good when finished. That was in April, 2019.

    BUT. In October, 2021, I did some off-road shenanigans after forgetting I had an unsecured box of various lubricants in the bed… engine oil, probably trans, and I diff juice (yuck!). I got the bed bouncing, broke the containers, and the resulting mess turned the bedliner into goo. I know you’re not planning to use this in the bed— but I’m offering the info to let you know, having a “professional” do the initial coating may be a good plan— the prep or material may be better quality (?).

    I have Line-X in my 2.5 gen and, while I haven’t poured diff oil on it, I think it’s a waaay better job than what I could do with retail materials. Either way, you can touch up with spray can bedliner any time you get a ding, the parts you’re wanting to cover, and it will work great.
     
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  10. May 23, 2022 at 8:04 AM
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    I've used herculiner and it sucks compared to monstaliner or raptor. Those two are Def superior diy products
     
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  12. May 23, 2022 at 10:38 AM
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    Crap!!!! So, upon re-reading (or apparently reading the full post for the first time, as I'm sure originally saw 'bedliner and DIY' and just started typing), my response was of no help :facepalm:... I've really got to stop jumping on the forum after popping a couple of benedryl and trying to be helpful to someone. My Bad!!!
     
  13. May 23, 2022 at 11:41 AM
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    Not a problem. It happens. :drunk:
     
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    I used hurculiner in the bed and I thought it turned out nice. I also have a rubber bed matt. So, that helps protect it a little more too. Preparing is the most important part of the job. And it does stink.
     
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