Linex Bedliner.... NEVER again.

[NickTheEnforcer]

I had mine do a horrible job, and when I called him on it he told me that it was perfect. Then I sent him pictures and got a ton of excuses (our gun wasn't working right, I cut my hand on your truck) I guess it goes that there are great installers and ones that are just pathetic.

Its the times we live in, folks want to get paid top dollar and respected in their industry even though they don't deserve it. I've been at all levels of the construction industry and when people ask me what I do for a living I just say, "I'm an adult baby-sitter."

You have to micro-manager every molecule of the 'process' you happen to be engaged in at any given moment. Then and only then am I 100% confident my expectation level will be met. Dont get me wrong there are folks I deal with that are on the same/similar level that know what I expect and 99% of the time deliver...

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[Ronbo]

So we’re complaining about a bed liner fading in a truck?!?

Maybe this thread is not for you bro?!? I actually learned something about this subject that I did not know. I can find nothing in the rules that say that you have to read or participate in this discussion. If you're bothered by it, please feel free to hit "ignore" on the top of the page. It looks like this.

 

[landiscarrier]

Maybe this thread is not for you bro?!? I actually learned something about this subject that I did not know. I can find nothing in the rules that say that you have to read or participate in this discussion. If you're bothered by it, please feel free to hit "ignore" on the top of the page. It looks like this.

You're complaining about my post while telling me not to complain and keep scrolling, ignore or to not participate...."bro", that's called hypocrisy.

 

[Ronbo]

You're complaining about my post while telling me not to complain and keep scrolling, ignore or to not participate...."bro", that's called hypocrisy.

Ok Francis.

 

[I Truck Naked]

Has it been exposed to any chemicals?
I am currently going 5 rounds with Ford because ALL My door handles / bed caps / wiper cowl / fender vents / rear bumper cover plastics have faded. They tried claiming its wax, but it's not. When the truck was new and ceramic coated, all plastics were thoroughly taped off.

Reason I ask, is that any cleaning solvents left unrinsed out can soak into the material and cause discoloration.

 

[pocket_geek]

I've had my Line-X bedliner for about 7 months now. In that time I've hauled all kinds of stuff, bricks, gravel, garbage, metal scrap, furniture, etc... It's held up really well.
My truck lives outside, so I knew fading would be an issue. It says what coatings have UV protections and which ones don't on the website. The premium is the cheapest options with UV protection.

Mine hasn't really faded at all, as expected.

You can see in this picture it's not faded, just dirty.

I don't know what they used to spray, all I know is what they spray now and they don't claim the standard product has UV protection.

If your coating is chalky or flaking off it was probably sprayed at the wrong temperature. This stuff is supposed to be hot sprayed, around 200 degrees I think (In freedom units).

 

[Nick Barber]

I have no idea what level mine is or even what brand but the dealership had it done at a place locally and it cost around $500. No issues so far.

 

[Augie81]

Question, I'm pretty sure my Line-X was just the standard because I had the dealer include it as part of my deal. If I want to add UV protection later is that something that can be done after the fact?

It still looks brand new and I keep it in my garage when I'm home. But if it is going to fade over the years I'd be cool with paying a bit to have UV protection added.

 

[jmk68618]

Question, I'm pretty sure my Line-X was just the standard because I had the dealer include it as part of my deal. If I want to add UV protection later is that something that can be done after the fact?

It still looks brand new and I keep it in my garage when I'm home. But if it is going to fade over the years I'd be cool with paying a bit to have UV protection added.

Yes.

 

[Augie81]

Yes.

Thanks. I'll look to getting that done in a few weeks or so.

 

[FoD]

Best protection...line-x the bed, install a plastic bedliner, box on the bedliner with 3/4" plywood then carpet it.

So we’re complaining about a bed liner fading in a truck?!?

Yes

once you get a tailgate damper, what else is there to complain about?

Maybe this thread is not for you bro?!? I actually learned something about this subject that I did not know. I can find nothing in the rules that say that you have to read or participate in this discussion. If you're bothered by it, please feel free to hit "ignore" on the top of the page. It looks like this. (I removed pic to save a liitle room for smart answer )

You're complaining about my post while telling me not to complain and keep scrolling, ignore or to not participate...."bro", that's called hypocrisy.

Ok Francis.

I would have complained about the complainer complaining, but @VAMike said it best when he inferred that a damper makes you wimp out just like being married for 49 years urp...what? nothing dear, just typing a note to your mom...yes dear, right away, sorry...click

EDIT: Since I had a Line-X sprayed as part of truck purchase, but after reading all this, I took a pick and tore it out then went over to Granite Rock and had them dump a ton of pea gravel in the bed, then shoveled it all out and now it looks like a bed should

 

[SubVet]

Use Wipe New get your color back. Then use 303 to protect it. Wipe new works miracles on Plastics

 

[Ranger Roger]

Use Wipe New get your color back. Then use 303 to protect it. Wipe new works miracles on Plastics

My door handles are real dull. Coated with 303, looked great for a few days. I’ll try Wipe New. My other car’s windshield cowl was always dull and ugly looking. The Ranger has less of a surface.

 

[Chuck Lau]

Most people removing their drop-in liner find a scraped and rusty mess, but good luck.

Who are Most People?......I have owned trucks since the 70's & when you drop in a liner and Cap the Bed....NO RUST....My beds are NEW after ten winters in northern Ohio. I take very good care of my Vehicles.

 

[AzScorpion]

Who are Most People?......I have owned trucks since the 70's & when you drop in a liner and Cap the Bed....NO RUST....My beds are NEW after ten winters in northern Ohio. I take very good care of my Vehicles.

I use to take my bed liners out of my F 150's and use them in the next one and all were perfectly fine too. I think with the new trucks the paint is so thin that it scratches through the paint easier with the drop in liners.

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