Spray-on Bed Liners: Rhino vs Line-X?

[TundraMan2004]

Just did some checking on local pricing and found the Rhino dealer charging $50 more than his Line-X competitor. Hoping someone has some insight on if there is there really much difference between these two products. Obviously, my inclination is to go with the cheaper Line-X quote.

[H2O_MAN]

Originally Posted by TundraMan2004

Just did some checking on local pricing and found the Rhino dealer charging $50 more than his Line-X competitor. Hoping someone has some insight on if there is there really much difference between these two products. Obviously, my inclination is to go with the cheaper Line-X quote.

Try a search on this subject. I think you will find LINE-X is the #1 bed liner.
I've got it on both of my Toy trucks.

[zebra1550]

I've seen the Rhino and Line-X up close. The finish on the Line-X is actually nicer IMO, and the Line-X place claims to spray it on thicker as well. Rhino has been around longer and has typically been more expensive around my area. A friend of mine had the Rhino on his truck, IMO it looked like the do it yourself kits from Home depot. I had the Reflex liner in my old Tacoma and after seeing the Line-x wished I would have found line-x sooner. I'll be getting a line-x soon. You can usually go to the line-x webite and download a $20 coupon as well.

[KLS]

Rhino is a very different product from Line-X, Magna, Arma, and the others. Rhino is thick, rubbery, and tough. Line-X, etc., are thin and tough. The thin products look better; Rhino provides some cushioning for your cargo. Things in a Rhino bed tend to avoid sliding around due to the rubbery surface...the Line-X and others have a rough surface to keep things in place.

All are very good--your choice.

Very important is the quality of the prep work and the application. Look at work in progress before you decide on the shop.


Ken

[Verndog]

I looked at both carefully and decided to go with line-x. The Rino looked heavy and more blotchy, and the Line-x looked more finely textured and cleaner. The Line-x is tough as nails, I've drug razor sharp billet bar across it the barely marked it!

Here is a look at Line-x....also they removed all my bed bolts and hold down hooks before applying...many others just go right over them.***LINE-X***

Kevin

[slow camry]

i have 1/4" thick Rhino Liner in mine and i cant complain one bit, both are good choices IMO.

[zebra1550]

I've always told my self if I ever got another Jeep Wrangler I would Line-X the entire vehicle inside and out. You would never have to worry about scratches, hail, door dings, waxing, ect. I've seen a couple jeeps that this has been done to and they looked sweet. If the Tundra's paint ever goes bad I might just line-x the entire truck and throw on a ARB bumper, lift, and bigger tires.

[TundraMan2004]

Thanks for the input everyone. It helped me to quickly decide that Line-X was the way to go. I was able to get another $20 bucks off using a web coupon. That came to a total of $70 less than the Rhino quote. Had it sprayed this morning and boy does it look sweet. Give me a day or so and I will be able to start hauling goodies from Lowes and Home depot.

[icarusarna]

In my opinion I'll choose the Line-X myself. MY sister has a DC taco with Rhino and it looks like dung. Plus Rhino takes like ummmmmm some hours to dry while the Line-X dries up within 30 seconds once sprayed on. But they still advise you NOT to use it for the first 24 hours.

[blade]

I put the Linex in my truck about 6 months ago and I am very happy with their instalations. They removed all the bed bolts and tailgate screws when before appylying the liner. The liner will fade after some weather and sun exposure but if you applied some Just Once that they recommended and it look almost like it was when the put it in.

When I went to their facility they showed me what they were going to do and all the steps they were going to do before applying the liner. They also told me that you could come back and get thin coat sprayed, not at full price, to look like new if your going to sell the vehicle.

[Steve Gill]

Originally Posted by blade

I put the Linex in my truck about 6 months ago and I am very happy with their instalations. They removed all the bed bolts and tailgate screws when before appylying the liner. The liner will fade after some weather and sun exposure but if you applied some Just Once that they recommended and it look almost like it was when the put it in.

When I went to their facility they showed me what they were going to do and all the steps they were going to do before applying the liner. They also told me that you could come back and get thin coat sprayed, not at full price, to look like new if your going to sell the vehicle.

My local Line-X dealer sprayed on a UV Protectant that keeps it looking shiney and new....AWESOME....Send me an e-mail and I will send pics of my truck....SGill2000@aol.com

[TundraMan2004]

Originally Posted by Steve Gill

My local Line-X dealer sprayed on a UV Protectant that keeps it looking shiney and new....AWESOME....Send me an e-mail and I will send pics of my truck....SGill2000@aol.com

Hey Steve!
Was this something they did during the initial process, or was it applied sometime later? I know that when I was doing my initial web search online about spray liners, I had read somewhere about a protectant being available, but when I go to the Line-X website I don't see a mention about it so I must have read it somewhere else. Seems to me they said you could apply the protectant yourself as needed.

[H2O_MAN]

Originally Posted by TundraMan2004

Hey Steve!
Was this something they did during the initial process, or was it applied sometime later? I know that when I was doing my initial web search online about spray liners, I had read somewhere about a protectant being available, but when I go to the Line-X website I don't see a mention about it so I must have read it somewhere else. Seems to me they said you could apply the protectant yourself as needed.

It's in the mix.

[RockLobster]

I had my 2003 TRD tundra Access Cab 4x4 SR5 Rhino Linned within a week of the time i bought it.

I personally like the rhino liner product much better than line-x. Line-x is tough stuff, i have had pleanty of experience with it but it is not as cargo friendly as rhino is. The line-X product has a VERY abrasive surface consistancy too it. It is designed this way to prevent cargo from sliding around but the side effect is that when you want to slide somthing from the back of the bed to the front (usually in a cardboard box) it is much more difficult to do with the line-x product, the rhino lining is perfect it keeps stuff from sliding while driving but it is not so much friction that you cant slide cargo in and out of the bed.

Other reasons I chose Rhino over line-x:

1. Much thicker and stronger (personal and profesional opinion).
2. Lifetime warantee. If it ever chips cracks or flakes off (nothing yet) i get free repairs for as long as i own the truck.
3. Cost was the same for the tundra 6.5' bed under the rail (at least in the twin cities).
4. Dry time shouldnt be an issue. Rhino sets within mins and is dry within 12 hours. (come on everyone can not use the bed of their truck for a day)
5. I have seen line-x installations sandy substance scratch cargo like finished wood and such. A clean Rhino job will not scratch cargo. Throwing in finishing wood for a job at home the Line-X might (read "will") damage the wood unless you throw a drop cloth down. Then the wood just slides all over.

Again these are personal experiences not just hearsay. I delt with pickups with line-x a few times.

Looks were not an issue both are bumpy and black from any apreciable distance. And i didnt get a bed line to look pretty. If i wanted that I would put a cover on the bed.

[powercat]

Line -X is the only product used by the US military...it is also sprayed on some of the submarines. That's good enough for me. Plus it has a lifetime warranty and just looks better.