Ruger
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I've had both Line-X and Rhino, and I greatly prefer Line-X.
Line X or Rhino?
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RC Blk Bird
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I wouldn't recommend Rhino. Had a very bad experience. I had my bed sprayed in the Avalanche color (twice the cost of black) since my truck would spend a lot of time in AZ and I didn't want a black liner. This was done October in SC where I purchased the vehicle. After six weeks in the sun (March & April so not even the death rays of summer) yellow UV fade spots began to appear. I contacted the head of the consumer products in California. Sent him pictures of the issues. All he wanted to do is blame me, the dealer, and the installer instead of resolving the issue. He told me to take it back to the dealer. I told him that was a 2800 mile road trip and not a viable option. Bottom line it doesn't really matter how the UV fade came to be, they guarantee it not to, but he was all about not doing anything about it. So in my experience Rhino totally sucks, doesn't stand by their warranty, has terrible customer service, is inferior, and very costly for crap liner. I wouldn't recommend to anyone.
Have used Line-X on three prior trucks, and prefer it over Rhino. More durable with a good finish. My brother used Rhino, and while softer, did fade some and would get minor damage from sharp, heavy objects in bed. Rhino isn't bad, but I personally like Line-X much better. I've never had fading issues and never got the UV upgrade. In my case, I have a bed cover on, so three years later my Line-X looks great.
Only drawback I've had with Line-X is the installers. They have territories and there aren't always a lot of options for installers. In my case the local dealer is expensive (wanted $400+ just to spray wheel wells when he was doing the bed. Ugh, hell no...) and isn't always the best to deal with. So while my Raptor's bed came out great this time, I'm glad it's a solid product as I really hate the experience of working with the Line-X dealers.
But bottom line- I highly recommend Line-X. I've never had a warranty claim against it or a complaint provided it was installed correctly.
Only drawback I've had with Line-X is the installers. They have territories and there aren't always a lot of options for installers. In my case the local dealer is expensive (wanted $400+ just to spray wheel wells when he was doing the bed. Ugh, hell no...) and isn't always the best to deal with. So while my Raptor's bed came out great this time, I'm glad it's a solid product as I really hate the experience of working with the Line-X dealers.
But bottom line- I highly recommend Line-X. I've never had a warranty claim against it or a complaint provided it was installed correctly.
sixshooter_45
2019 Ruby Red Metallic SC, 3.5 L Twin Turbos.
Line-X does a professional job and doesn't spray over bolt heads like OEM and I watched a video which showed OEM to be inferior to Line-X, thinner, not evenly distributed, sprayed over bolt heads, etc.
Steve55340
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The applicator is the BIG factor in this. My buddy sprays Rhino and he has done my 2010 and now my 2019. He sprays all the Ford and Chev for the local dealers. So that tells me when you go through the dealer, you get who ever they use. I've never had any trouble with mine. I'm sure the products are pretty much the same, anyway. He sprays the UV coating, which is just a urethane, on exposed beds. Charges like $25-50 for it. Takes 30 seconds and uses less than a cup of product. It boils down to how thick it is spayed as to durability.
He did mine for $350, I think (we work together sometimes doing epoxy floors). Think he charges about $400-450, depending on size. He is in Mayer, MN. West of Minneapolis about 30 miles.
He did mine for $350, I think (we work together sometimes doing epoxy floors). Think he charges about $400-450, depending on size. He is in Mayer, MN. West of Minneapolis about 30 miles.
Worked a deal with the dealership to throw in the Linex liner. They sent it out and I was amazed on how good the installation was. They do remove all the bolts and accessories and tape things up really well. It was like a factory install and I’m picky. The liner was sprayed pretty thickly and has a nice texture. Don’t think you can go wrong. Mine lives under a bed cover now, so it will probably outlive the truck lol
Didn’t think of it, and I purchased/customized my truck through dealership online & over the phone.
Sound like me....have bought last half dozen or so cars over the phone / online.
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