Question for guys that have done rear wheel wells with spray liner!

[Deleted member 12951]

The only way to get complete coverage. Remove rear bedsides, take bed off, flip and start the Line-X process.

 

[Oldfart]

The only way to get complete coverage. Remove rear bedsides, take bed off, flip and start the Line-X process.

Holy crap!

 

[amREADY]

I used Rustoleum undercoat on mine. I didn't spray over any drain holes - just did a few light coats. It wasn't really for rust mgmt obviously. It just makes the gravel ping a little less, makes it black which is nicer and offers some protection to the surface.

The question about greying.. I had no idea. I needed to look at mine because I don't spend time obsessing over the wheel wells. But you might say it is a little grey. It's had a fair amount of salt, dirt and gravel blasting since I did it last summer and no bubbling, flaking, chips or wear.

 

[Wojciech Gierczynski]

My local Linex dealer wouldnt even quote it for me, said there is so much prep and masking work that its cost prohibitive...I bought spray cans of liner to do it myself from Walmart, just need to find time to do it. I was thinking of putting some sort of coating on it to protect it from UV like you can do for a bed liner.

My local Linex did it no problem and they did it so well that even my detailer was impressed. They took every single bolt out before putting coating on. Then they installed everything together. No overspray nothing not even one drop. I guess they know what they doing. It was $360 for both rear liners. Also they used some other product not bedliner. From what they told me they dont use bedliner on wheel wells since its high impact area and if bedliner develops cracks or chips water, moisture and salt would creep in there not escaping eating it from inside. The coat is about 3mm thick.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

My local Linex did it no problem and they did it so well that even my detailer was impressed. They took every single bolt out before putting coating on. Then they installed everything together. No overspray nothing not even one drop. I guess they know what they doing. It was $360 for both rear liners. Also they used some other product not bedliner. From what they told me they dont use bedliner on wheel wells since its high impact area and if bedliner develops cracks or chips water, moisture and salt would creep in there not escaping eating it from inside. The xoat is about 3mm thick.

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What’s all over your frame, overspray?

 

[Wojciech Gierczynski]

What’s all over your frame, overspray?

No Its Fluid Film ... rust protector. Just did some touch up today thats why its still wet and shiny. Truck is white and I am really picky about quality of work when it comes to my truck so I would noticed any spackle of overspray and there was not even one drop. Also if you live in the area where they salt and use chemicals on the roads during winter time I would highly recommend Fluid Film. It takes around 5 cans to do whole underside before winter and maybe 1 additional can to do some touch up after winter like i did. I had it on my last 2017 Roush Supercharged and it didnt have one spackle of rust underneath after 3 winters.

 

[Joe12345]

Get a few rattle cans, tape some plastic sheet over the bed, wheels, and suspension, and get to work. I personally used the duplicolor bed liner that I got at pep boys and it’s held up great, but there are plenty of just as good options out there.

Realistically, it didn’t take me more than three hours to wash the wells, scuff them up with a sanding sponge, tape everything off, and spray several coats. Anyone who tells you it’s too complicated, not worth their time, or can’t be done for x amount of dollars is a hack. It’s not rocket surgery, which is why folks with literally no edumacation can make a living doing it. It’s exactly like laying down some spray paint, just thicker.

 

[zemuron99]

I used Rustoleum bedliner spray. Good shit and has held up fairly well. As said prep is key but easily doable in an afternoon.






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I used the same stuff. Kinda skimped on the prep though, cleaned well but didn't scuff the surface and after a year and a half I have a few small chips that need touching up. I'll probably wait until it gets a little worse before I go through all the trouble of pulling the wheels and masking again. But I'd definitely endorse a thorough surface preparation before application. Haven't noticed any graying though, but it stays parked inside home and I have covered parking at work, so that may help.

 

[KAJRIP]

Had both my trucks done with Line-x. I paid $100. Other shops quoted the $300 like others have stated.

My ‘17 had the smooth finish like post #34 but it was a bit too shiny for my taste. I had my ‘20 done in the usual textured finish and I like it much better. It cleans up just the same without the shine.

 

[Joe12345]

That looks really good. Mines the same color. Once we come off lock down and I can actually bring it home.

Is today the day? I’m getting emails from every dealer I’ve bought a vehicle from saying that online sales and transfers are now legal