Spray-in bedliner

[P07r0457]

Well, it's time to get a spray-in for the new Tundra. I had LineX on the tacoma, and it was nice. However, I no longer live in cali, and the local linex dealer is rather spendy. I've also seen some of his work, and half look great, and the other half look kinda "meh". So I'm not convinced on his abilities. I took a look at Rhino, and that looked like crap. I also looked at Reflex, but their own demo truck was peeling, and I just can't put my faith in that. Now I see this "mastercoat". I've never heard of it before. All of their samples look great. Seems like a combination of a ruberized base, and the linex texture. Lifetime warranty, cheaper than LineX, and the place is somewhat close to my office. But I've never heard of them before...

Anyone have any experience with mastercoat? Thoughts? Opinions?

[123Gone]

I'm a LINE-X dealer.

Now, I'm not going to try to talk you out of Mastercoat and I'm not going to try to talk you into LINE-X. But, you need to be aware a few things.

There are literally hundreds of these little companies that buy their chemicals from third party vendors. The barrels of chemicals come in with no markings, the company slaps their logo on it, and their in business. The chemicals may be very good and come from Dow or BASF, or they could come from a country whose name you can't pronounce. Not only can there be a difference in the quality of the chemicals but also the composition of the chemicals (e.g. 100% polyurethane, 100% polyurea, or a blend of both). The 'ole saying, "You get what you pay for" definately applies with spray-on bedliners. You should also consider the warranty. Is it a lifetime warranty? Is the warranty only with the dealer that sprayed it or is it a nationwide warranty?

I've never heard of Mastercoat and I can't find any info on the internet about them.

Good Luck!

[P07r0457]

It is a lifetime warranty... Although I didn't ask about where the warranty can be used. I'll check with them.

Pricing-wise it's $399 UTR... The local LineX dealer wants $499 UTR. I have a coupon for $20 that would still put it at $479. I wouldn't mind paying the extra $80... But half of his rigs come out looking great, and half look kinda botched... His inconsistancy is what bothers me.

You say you're a LineX dealer? What has been your experience with consistancy in application? Do all your trucks go out looking pretty-much the same? I just don't want my bed to look like ****!

[auslandt]

Originally Posted by P07r0457

You say you're a LineX dealer? What has been your experience with consistancy in application? Do all your trucks go out looking pretty-much the same? I just don't want my bed to look like ****!

I am not a LineX dealer, but I am a user. I researched this one alot. The thing I liked most about the LineX is that it is likely to be the most consistent product. It sprays on in such a way that it is dry almost instantly. Anyone who has every "painted" anything knows that slow drying paint and "thick coat" are not a good combination.

The LineX coat on my truck and every truck I have seen has been flawless. And I can truly attest for its durability. Best mod I spent my $$ on. I have thrown loads of bricks, offloaded dirt with a plain old flat steel shovel, and generally abused it from a home consumer standpoint. THe trips to the garden/hardware store is often and I now NEVER worry about what or even HOW I put stuff in the back.

If I didn't do LineX, my second choice (from review standpoint) would have been Rhino. But I spent the extra $$ on something I felt would last longer, better.

Also, look into the new LineX kevlar additive (or topcoat can't remember which). Might be worth a look into.

[123Gone]

If the bed is sprayed correctly, all the beds should look EXACTLY the same, seriously. There are some things that can happen, though, to make them look a little different and those would be considered an application error. Such as, the person spraying is standing too far away from the surface or is standing at an incorrect angle. If you decide on LINE-X, voice your concern and tell him you want his BEST sprayer to do the job.

LINE-X has a new optional product called Xtra. It's applied like a topcoat but penetrates the entire liner. It contains Dupont Kevlar, will keep the liner from fading, and does not affect the final texture.

LINE-X and Rhino are not the same product. The physical properties of LINE-X are significantly better than Rhino. I'm not bashing Rhino, that's just a fact. In most cases, LINE-X (blend of polyurethane and polyurea) will cost more than Rhino (100% polyurethane).

[G-Funk]

Got my 05 DC Tundra Line-X'd the day after I bought it. I went on a road trip and a week later, when I returned, I hauled a load of clay and dirt to the dump. Nothing had been in the back of my truck for the week. When my wife and I were off loading the dirt, she caught the shovel she on the tailgate and managed to get to the paint on the panel of the tailgate.

When I took the truck into the Line-X dealer here in Virginia Beach, he was about to get upset with his crew before I told him that it was a roofing shovel. But anyways, he repaired the nicks that we put there and totally re-did the panel for the tailgate with no questions asked.

I don't think that I could ask for better service from a dealer that I have had no dealings with in the past, except for the initial visit. It's not like I was a long time customer or had even refered anyone there yet, but you know that I will be refering anyone who asks me to go and get their bed done there.

Gerard

[Alex44]

Hello...new here..but need a liner. Anyone ever here of Gatorhyde Spray-in liners GatorHyde Spray In Truck Bed Liner ? I have been reading for over a month and tensil strength and UV propection seems to have better qualities than the others??? It is sprayed hot and looks like Line-X. Hybrid (mixture of Polyurea and Polyurethane) Just wondering if anyone knows anyone whom has used it?

I did not intened to hi jack the thread.


Alex

[ferretboy]

Personally, I wouldn't use anything but Line-X... But then again, I've been touting the benefits of Line-X for about the past decade now... and no - I'm not a dealer/applicator or anything.

Soon as my wheels get back from center boring... and I have my holes drilled for my spare mount.. I'm heading over to Huntington Beach Line-X for a shot of THE GOOD STUFF!

[123Gone]

Just a couple of comments about GatorHyde. First, I have no experience with their product so I'm commenting based on what I see on their website.

Tensile strength: Important, but not important. ANY brand that is a two component polyol elastomer will have plenty of tensile strength for truck beds. Tensile is pulling. Most two component (isocyanate and resin) bedliner products will have around 2,000 psi (or more) tensile strength, that's PLENTY for truck beds.

Aromatic: Aromatic resins do not have good UV resistance. Most bedliner products are aromatic because they are more affordable and easier to work with. If the product is aromatic, UV protection can be had by way of a topcoat or the like. Aliphatic resins are much more UV resistant (but NOT UV proof). But, high quality aliphatic elastomers are expensive and hard to work with (the resins are very thick).

If you buy GatorHyde, get one of the polyurethane/polyurea blends.

[Alex44]

Thank you for the advise, I appreciate it! Well after lots and lots of reading and have decided to use GatorHyde. Comparing the poly side by side, it is every bit as good as any other poly hybrid blend and IMHO has superior qualities. You are right Gone123 a blend seems to be the best for a truckbed liner. GatorHyde's blend is what they call their CG formula. What really impressed me is the Elastomer Inc. which has their own chemists and lab, makes their own material, no Private labeling. BASF makes Line-X's stuff.

Not bashing Line-X, I just think GatorHyde is better when you compare the chemical quailties and UV properties side by side. Near same lifetime warranty, just not as popular as Line-X due to the advertising LX does. Less expensive too. Guess I just want to do something diff. I will let you know how it comes out.

[123Gone]

Hey, no problem, you found something that you like and that's fine. I do disagree with one thing though, the CG formula is an aromatic resin and is not going have better UV resistance. Also, LINE-X is currently the ONLY brand with a written nationwide lifetime warranty, valid at any of the 600 or so dealers.

LINE-X used to make their own product (in California and Georgia) but now BASF makes it for a couple of reasons. BASF is in a much better position to acquire and negotiate the raw materials and second, BASF has a much greater capacity to produce the chemicals. LINE-X is THE largest bedliner company in the world based on volume (according to Frost & Sullivan as of 2004) and it's gonna take a company like BASF to produce the huge volume. The agreement between BASF and LINE-X states that LINE-X has total control over the chemical composition and BASF cannot produce it for anyone other than LINE-X.

[Alex44]

I had my 01' Chevy X-tra cab short bed sprayed in Line-X. It looked good and I was happy...paid $429.00 in 2001, today Line-X wants $469.00. The look of the Gatorhyde as compared to the look of Line-X , both of them as "new" appearance, hands down the GH looks better. The dealer has two trucks side by side and keeps them inside with a bed cap on both he says to keep the light off of them. Both were sprayed on the same day. Your eye goes right to the GH bed, just looks sharper.

At any rate...I just posted after reading that the thread starter was considering an "Alternative" to Line-X and a lower priced spray-in bedliner. I think GatorHyde achieves that..and at $375.00. You are right on the warranty. GH is a lifetime warranty, just has to be taken to the shop that sprayed your GH in.

Peace out.

Alex44

[123Gone]

Post some pics after you get'r done, let's take a look!

[Alex44]

Will do!

[Alex44]

Sorry about the wait. Here is my my first truck done in GatorHyde. Tailgate and bed match...difference is the camera angle. I love it...came out great! Done at GatorHyde of Denver, lifetime warranty...and $299.99!!!

Don't know why the pic is so small? Click it and it grows, lol!