Spray Bedliner for Operator Platform

[Lineman North Florida]

Any particular brands to look for or avoid? Since it's a small project, a good brand doesn't drive up the cost that much.

I had pretty good luck with Herculiner and it has a very good no slip finish.

 

[Wagtail]

Seeing as it's a relatively small job, have you considered a 'paint on' marine (boat/ship, not military ) Non-skid?

It's a thick-ish paint with a grit mixed in. We used it all over the metal upper decks of our (Navy) ships so you know that it stands up to some pretty harsh elements and wear & tear.

 

[Alan W.]

I applied Rustoleums product to our Mule bed years ago. It has held up very well to dirt, rock, shovels and pitchforks.
Its dirty but so far has held up.

 

[lincmercguy]

I've decided that I'm going to repaint them green and then roll on heculiner on the top and the step. Since I don't need much, it wasn't bad to just get a quart and a foam roller. I'll sandblast the pieces before paint, so scuffing won't be an issue.

I've actually had pretty good luck with Rustoleum's etching primer and automotive paint in rattle cans for this project. They have JD green, so I'll use that for this part as well. The trick is that you really want the part to sit for at least 72 hours after painting for it to cure and harden.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I've decided that I'm going to repaint them green and then roll on heculiner on the top and the step. Since I don't need much, it wasn't bad to just get a quart and a foam roller. I'll sandblast the pieces before paint, so scuffing won't be an issue.

I've actually had pretty good luck with Rustoleum's etching primer and automotive paint in rattle cans for this project. They have JD green, so I'll use that for this part as well. The trick is that you really want the part to sit for at least 72 hours after painting for it to cure and harden.

I think you will be pleased with the Herculiner and it will provide a huge amount of slip resistance.

 

[lincmercguy]

I think you will be pleased with the Herculiner and it will provide a huge amount of slip resistance.

It's supposed to be a good brand. I'm more concerned about it not flaking off like the paint. The raised steel grate has a decent amount of slip resistance, but more traction won't hurt.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

It's supposed to be a good brand. I'm more concerned about it not flaking off like the paint. The raised steel grate has a decent amount of slip resistance, but more traction won't hurt.

I did a truck bed and an aluminum dog box top and followed the preparation instructions and have not had any of peel or flake off, proper preparation I believe will get you a good outcome.