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This is a discussion thread titled "LINE-X Xtra - Final Update", within the Interior & Exterior forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
lexusrx2: Sorry I didn't reply sooner! Congrats on you new bedliner! If you keep a tonneau over it, you really don't need Nason or Xtra. You might consider putting some Just Once (www.justonce.com) on it a couple of times a year to keep it looking really good. It's sort of like putting a protectorant on your dash or seats to make them look good.
Rail caps: KEEP THEM ON!
Nason is not recommeded for commercial vehicles because it could eventually rub down with heavy continuous use. Xtra is supposed to be more durable.
I haven't heard of justonce before. Is it as well thought of as the 303 protectant? The 303 leaves a little oily feel but I heard it's good stuff.
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Originally Posted by 123Gone
lexusrx2: Sorry I didn't reply sooner! Congrats on you new bedliner! If you keep a tonneau over it, you really don't need Nason or Xtra. You might consider putting some Just Once (www.justonce.com) on it a couple of times a year to keep it looking really good. It's sort of like putting a protectorant on your dash or seats to make them look good.
Rail caps: KEEP THEM ON!
Nason is not recommeded for commercial vehicles because it could eventually rub down with heavy continuous use. Xtra is supposed to be more durable.
One Line-X dealer tells me to take the rail caps off and cover the holes with some aluminum tape. Another Line-X dealer says leave the rail caps on. Decisions decisions.
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Originally Posted by 123Gone
lexusrx2: Sorry I didn't reply sooner! Congrats on you new bedliner! If you keep a tonneau over it, you really don't need Nason or Xtra. You might consider putting some Just Once (www.justonce.com) on it a couple of times a year to keep it looking really good. It's sort of like putting a protectorant on your dash or seats to make them look good.
Rail caps: KEEP THEM ON!
Nason is not recommeded for commercial vehicles because it could eventually rub down with heavy continuous use. Xtra is supposed to be more durable.
The caps give a nice clean finished look to the rails. I do not think I would like the look of the line-x on top of the bedrails at all. It looks great in the bed but rugged looking on the rails. I prefer the clean smooth finish for the rails.
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Originally Posted by RitcheyRch
One Line-X dealer tells me to take the rail caps off and cover the holes with some aluminum tape. Another Line-X dealer says leave the rail caps on. Decisions decisions.
I'd have to agree with (lexusrx2). It just wouldn't look quite right on these trucks without a bedrail cap. Besides, it seems nearly every truck on the market now, had bedrail caps. The ONLY reason, I'd even consider removing the bedrail caps, would be, if you're possibly planning for a topper/camper shell. It's my understanding, in such a case, you DO have to remove the bedrail caps. If that's the case, it's FOR SURE I'd have line-x applied on the rails, before I put a topper on it!
__________________ 2004 SR5 Double Cab 4x4 w/TRD Pkg. Mods to Date:
16" 5 Spoke Brawn Enkei Wheels, Keyless Entry, Line-X Bed Liner, Challenger Running Boards, Husky Floor Liners, Bug Flector II (painted to match), Colegan Bra, Borla Dual (Side-Exit) Exhaust System, 2" Wheeler's Coil Lift, TRD Add-A-Leafs Mods to Come:
265/75/16 BFG A/T's, Possible Mods:
Seat Covers, 3M Clear Bra (hopefully... just cost so friggin' much!)
303 is a good product but more slippery than Just Once.
I had a customer with a brand new Tundra who wanted LINE-X sprayed on the rails. We advised him not to do it. He was going to put some kind of special top on it so it did not matter what it looked like. So, we did it. We covered the holes with wire tape, etc. First of all, the shape of the rails are really ugly. You can pull up on an end of a rail cap and see what I mean. They are not shaped like Chevy's metal rails. Plus, the holes are too large for metal tape. Since LINE-X goes on with heat, the metal tape heats up, expands, and sags. If you just have to take those caps off, I suggest you weld the holes (about 40 of them) closed. I wonder what that would cost? That's my fair warning!
Spray the rail caps? I'll have to think about that.
Guessing will leave them on based on everyones experience with this.
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Originally Posted by 123Gone
303 is a good product but more slippery than Just Once.
I had a customer with a brand new Tundra who wanted LINE-X sprayed on the rails. We advised him not to do it. He was going to put some kind of special top on it so it did not matter what it looked like. So, we did it. We covered the holes with wire tape, etc. First of all, the shape of the rails are really ugly. You can pull up on an end of a rail cap and see what I mean. They are not shaped like Chevy's metal rails. Plus, the holes are too large for metal tape.
From your pics, here's something to notice. At the end of the bed (at the tailgate), see how LINE-X goes OVER the edge and down a bit? Some other bedliner brands, especially the 100% polyurethane brands, stop at the edge. Reason: Their liners stay soft a while after they spray the liner. So they just take a knife and cut the liner all the way across even with the bed's edge. Personally, I think it's better to have the edge covered.
... Our first truck with Xtra looked OK, I found out the pressure was too low on the spray gun. Next time I think it will be a lot better. The Dupont rep told us that it takes 3 or 4 trucks before you get the hang of it. A Toyota dealer has expressed their interest, we are ready to go whenever they pull the trigger. When they do, I'll snap some pics.
Thanks for the info . I'll make sure i'm not the first or so customer .
We've sprayed three trucks so far with Xtra (two Dodge, one Tundra). The Tundra we sprayed today for a TS forum member! THANKS!
I took some pics with my film camera and with my video recorder that can take some low res pics. These are the low res pics, they are out of focus a bit. It's difficult to take a pic of a black liner that sparkles in the sun. The white specks are major sparkles (sun reflections). Keep in mind that this bedliner will ALWAYS look brand new, guaranteed. The pics don't do justice, but here you go:
Looks awesome. I cant wait to get mine done with the Extra.
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Originally Posted by 123Gone
We've sprayed three trucks so far with Xtra (two Dodge, one Tundra). The Tundra we sprayed today for a TS forum member! THANKS!
I took some pics with my film camera and with my video recorder that can take some low res pics. These are the low res pics, they are out of focus a bit. It's difficult to take a pic of a black liner that sparkles in the sun. The white specks are major sparkles (sun reflections). Keep in mind that this bedliner will ALWAYS look brand new, guaranteed. The pics don't do justice, but here you go:
. I'll make sure i'm not the first or so customer 
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