Best Spray on Bed liner

[94BULLITT]

Who has the best spray on bed liner? We have Linex, Rhino Linings, and Vortex that I know of close to me.

 

[Depmandog]

We had Line-X installed in the last truck we bought. Lifetime warranty - that's lifetime of the truck. Nationwide network of installers who will back the warranty.

Just about everything you expect it to do it does. Absorbs sound, chemical resistant, rustproof, absorbs impacts, ding resistant, etc.

Recommend 100%

 

[Kryton619]

Although I have no experience with the liners that you mentioned....I can also vouch for the Line-X. It is holding up extremely well in my F150.

 

[fordmantpw]

I had Rhino on my truck and I really liked it. It was durable, but what I like better about it than Line-X is the non-skid factor. When you put something on the Rhino, it stays where you put it and doesn't slide...at all! The Line-X liners I have seen are a little harder and tend to allow things to slide around a little more.

 

[murphy1244]

Although I have no experience with the liners that you mentioned....I can also vouch for the Line-X. It is holding up extremely well in my F150.

How about UV, does it fade?

 

[94BULLITT]

Thanks for the replies guys.

I had Rhino on my truck and I really liked it. It was durable, but what I like better about it than Line-X is the non-skid factor. When you put something on the Rhino, it stays where you put it and doesn't slide...at all! The Line-X liners I have seen are a little harder and tend to allow things to slide around a little more.

I called Rhino today. The have 2 liners. The one is put on up to 1/8'' thick and $450. The other is put on up to 1/4" and has rubber in it. She said it was more skid resistant than the cheaper. The charge $25 extra is you have a tail gate step.

 

[fordmantpw]

Thanks for the replies guys.



I called Rhino today. The have 2 liners. The one is put on up to 1/8'' thick and $450. The other is put on up to 1/4" and has rubber in it. She said it was more skid resistant than the cheaper. The charge $25 extra is you have a tail gate step.

The Rhino I had was on my '99, so it's been almost 15 years. They didn't have the tailgate step back then, but I think that's about the same price I paid. Mine was thicker, so I think the 1/4" stuff is the original.

I went with a BedRug on my next truck, because I really didn't use it for hauling "nasty" stuff. It worked out well. I don't have anything in my current truck. It's used mostly just to haul gas cans and tow our fifth wheel. Of course, my tiller did scratch it up pretty bad when I took it to the small engine shop.

I have heard that the roll-on stuff can be pretty good too, and is much less expensive. That is, if you want to tackle it yourself.

 

[Depmandog]

I had Rhino on my truck and I really liked it. It was durable, but what I like better about it than Line-X is the non-skid factor. When you put something on the Rhino, it stays where you put it and doesn't slide...at all! The Line-X liners I have seen are a little harder and tend to allow things to slide around a little more.

Funny, we are exact opposites! I have a bad back, and detest climbing in and out of the bed to retrieve the toolbox that is stuck like glue to the liner. The Line-X isn't slick like the plastic liner inserts, but does allow you to slide items with some effort.

 

[Depmandog]

We had the liner installed thru the dealer. 6.5' bed was $411, that included the tailgate step

 

[fordmantpw]

Funny, we are exact opposites! I have a bad back, and detest climbing in and out of the bed to retrieve the toolbox that is stuck like glue to the liner. The Line-X isn't slick like the plastic liner inserts, but does allow you to slide items with some effort.

That's why it's great we have choices!

Of course, I was 22 when I had the Rhino liner sprayed in, so getting in and out of the truck was no big deal.

 

[Kryton619]

How about UV, does it fade?

When I am not using the bed, I typically have the BakFlip down covering...so for me no...but may be someone who doesn't use a cover has had a different experience.

 

[fordmantpw]

When I am not using the bed, I typically have the BakFlip down covering...so for me no...but may be someone who doesn't use a cover has had a different experience.

Ditto that. I have had a tonneau cover on every truck I've had, so I can't comment on the UV properties of each.

 

[Depmandog]

How about UV, does it fade?

Line-X does not fade. Rhino does. Not sure about the other brand you inquired about.

 

[OKnewguy]

I installed raptor liner Raptor Truck Bed Liner Kit Black : Amazon.com : Automotive, it took about 2 hours from start to finish. I love it. I can not comment on fading because I have a cover. You do need a decent air compressor to keep up with the gun.
Food for thought, Dave

 

[94BULLITT]

I installed raptor liner Raptor Truck Bed Liner Kit Black : Amazon.com : Automotive, it took about 2 hours from start to finish. I love it. I can not comment on fading because I have a cover. You do need a decent air compressor to keep up with the gun.
Food for thought, Dave

I have heard it is the best DIY because it is 2 part.

 

[yelbike]

I have a 1996 ranger with linex since about 98. still near perfect condition. I have it again in my Lincoln mark lt again in perfect condition. I use my truck beds a lot. Loads of steel, sea doos, wood...you name it its been in there. Price sure has gone up, but I still recommend it. I paid 200 or $250 for the ranger step side box and gate back 98.
Good luck.

 

[mccann870]

The vortex liner is junk it lifted within the first year. It is very soft and scratches off easy

 

[dragoneggs]

I am a big fan of Linex-X. Two pick up trucks, friends and I even used it to protect welded 1.5in square tube steel frames for saltwater aquarium stands! I agree it doesn't have much traction in your bed, but that allows you to slide heavy objects when needed. Do have to tie things down. Tough as ever and I have never ripped into it.

 

[JJZ 109]

I installed raptor liner Raptor Truck Bed Liner Kit Black : Amazon.com : Automotive, it took about 2 hours from start to finish. I love it. I can not comment on fading because I have a cover. You do need a decent air compressor to keep up with the gun.
Food for thought, Dave

2nd vote for Raptor. Bought the kit from ebay. Never did one before and it looks like I had it sent out and done professionally. Price was reasonable also.

 

[yelbike]

The vortex liner is junk it lifted within the first year. It is very soft and scratches off easy

I suspect your issue was improper surface preparation. Just guessing though.