The Line-X Thread

[Bulletnjm]

I like the contrast it looks good!

 

[2014RubyRed]

Jimbo,
Nice. I'm thinking of doing the bumpers/flares/lower 12 inches of the doors and quarter panels in the future. Very nice!
Eddie

Another idea - and a lot less expensive - easy to change if you don't like it after a while:

I got a $125 roll of anti-skid black tape about 12" wide. Used paper from Lowes that was 12" wide and made templates for the lower portion of the doors and quarters. Transferred to the tape and cut it all out. Applied the tape. It only took about 2 hours to do the whole truck and turned out awesome. Tape perfectly matched the steps - almost like it was made for it. I figure down the road if I mess a piece or up or get sick of it, I can just peel it off. Just an idea....

 

[2014RubyRed]

@Jimbo Try it before it's permanent......

 

[Jimbo]

Someone just did it to a ruby red... Search for the thread.

 

[ExpeditionFatherhood]

Tip for guys looking to do their trucks/parts.

Before my raptor I had a JK Wrangler and I went into have the entire thing line-x'ed. It was the first time the shop had ever done an entire vehicle so I was able to stay and help with the whole process..

Bumpers- Remove from vehicle and 360* spray the entire thing, holds up better this way.
Fenders/flares- Remove flares and spray separately and cover under where the flare will sit, make sure they spray inside the engine bay where the fender wraps in as well for best coverage.
Doors- Spray the door jams as well and the metal showing on inside of door.
Plastic- It will be fine if its not a moving part (Handles,latches, ect..)- just make sure to really rough it up first.
General- Remove as much trim as you can for best coverage and durability, where we didn't remove the trim and just taped didn't hold up as well compared to the other areas.

Just my quick .2cents for anyone that cares or is interested.. or ill go off haha

 

[2014RubyRed]

I just don't have the guts to do the whole thing!!! I saw a Tahoe the other day that had the entire truck done, and it looked killer.

Never have to worry about scratches again.....

We did one of our Kubota ATV's and the thing is 6 yrs old and still looks brand new.

 

[Jimbo]

I would certainly be cool to see someone do the whole thing, but I have to imagine the weight would be a fairly significant factor.

 

[Bulletnjm]

I remeber someone had an olive drab all line x ed truck i think they said it was an extra 250 pounds

 

[Jimbo]

That's not too terrible!

 

[Bulletnjm]

I'm trying to dig up the thread once I find it I'll post it up