Herculined the sides (body line down), bumper etc.
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Nobody?
I have one on my truck- and two other trucks from my area have roll pans with recievers tucked up under there. -Steven
Man I'm bummed.... from the way it sounds, this stuff isn't even as tough as paint :rofl:
And the clear I used isn't by any means expensive (quality) clear coat... I figure it's one notch above using spray can clear lol
........... Damnit!!!
Does it take a special gun to spray some of these other kinds?
:rofl:And the clear I used isn't by any means expensive (quality) clear coat... I figure it's one notch above using spray can clear lol
........... Damnit!!!
Does it take a special gun to spray some of these other kinds?
wow i remember using herculiner on my old chevy and that stuff was like damn rubber razor blades...i was thinking of doing the body line down...anyone have this done on a white truck?
Doesn't a fragile bedliner defeat the purpose? I think the raptor liner I just sprayed is going to hold up damn well, but it's too early to tell in my
opinion. To me it doesn't make sense to ruin a surface by sanding it, then cover it with something more fragile then the paint underneath it. I can send you pictures or give you prep info if you like.
So it looks like spraying some raptor would have been the way to go.. that stuff looks really good from the quick research I just did. I usually do my homework before pulling the trigger, but I blew it here.
If I get too close with the pressure washer and it starts to come off.......... it's all coming off and I'm trying something else.
If I get too close with the pressure washer and it starts to come off.......... it's all coming off and I'm trying something else.
Happens to everyone. I've seen alot of jeep tubs with raptor and Big Angry has had it on his truck for over a year so I went with it. I'd just strip the herc off and redo it honestly. The raptor kit with gun, liner, and hardener was $110 in town. Scuff with 36 grit clean with MEK and squirt if with raptor. Let Each coat flash 1hr.
What do you think the best/easiest way to take it off would be? ... just pull into the carwash?? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
I'll plan on buying a Raptor kit next month (payed once a month).... if for some reason it starts flaking before then I'll do it sooner. I'd like to get the kit on hand so when it starts giving me any kind of trouble I'm ready to rip it off and do it to it...
When I worked at the body shop we used Rocker-Schutz stone chip protector...its the same stuff used on Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.
It came in a bottle and you just screwed it onto the specialized gun.
It came in a bottle and you just screwed it onto the specialized gun.
So are we all on the same wagon when it comes to this raptor stuff? I am interested in this as well.
x2 on the Raptor
I sprayed it on my dads 1 ton dump (Dodge but thats not the point in this thread). It's been on since March and is holding up very well. The biggest thing is the prep work. He had one small spot that he didn't scuff up very well where he did a little body work and it popped right away. We sanded that spot off again and resprayed it and you can't tell at all. It is sticking very well everywhere else as well as the spot we fixed.
The nice part about the Raptor liner is that it is more of a hard plastic finish than rubber. It is almost like a pendaliner feel IMO. It dries w/ a little gloss to it. It doesn't catch you towel when drying the truck off like a Line-X or Herculiner does. I also think the more gloss finish will help w/ fading as well.
It was a great option for him as there were some rust spot starting that he fixed. You don't have to be near as fussy w/ the bodywork as the texture helps hide the imperfections. Also, more than likely the rust will eventually re appear, and it will be easy to fix and respray agian if that happens.
I think it is the best bang for your buck as well as the best product that I have seen for this type of application.:thumb:
I sprayed it on my dads 1 ton dump (Dodge but thats not the point in this thread). It's been on since March and is holding up very well. The biggest thing is the prep work. He had one small spot that he didn't scuff up very well where he did a little body work and it popped right away. We sanded that spot off again and resprayed it and you can't tell at all. It is sticking very well everywhere else as well as the spot we fixed.
The nice part about the Raptor liner is that it is more of a hard plastic finish than rubber. It is almost like a pendaliner feel IMO. It dries w/ a little gloss to it. It doesn't catch you towel when drying the truck off like a Line-X or Herculiner does. I also think the more gloss finish will help w/ fading as well.
It was a great option for him as there were some rust spot starting that he fixed. You don't have to be near as fussy w/ the bodywork as the texture helps hide the imperfections. Also, more than likely the rust will eventually re appear, and it will be easy to fix and respray agian if that happens.
I think it is the best bang for your buck as well as the best product that I have seen for this type of application.:thumb:
Josh I've tried duplicolor, herculiner, etc etc. Nothing compares to the raptor liner. You spray it on with a schutz gun just like commercial liners. My friend worked at a custom paint shop for years and taught me a ton about prep and that's all the difference. If you search my threads look at the good good lovin one. It explains stuff and has pictures. Sorry TJI didn't mean to derail your thread. Just didn't want your hard work to be wasted
I know a truck like that...
After all that black the liner on the rockers would be too much IMOYes you have to be careful when you order as there are kits that come with the gun and ones that done. Also there is a black version and a tintable version. This stuff is actually cheaper than herculiner. It comes with a whole gallon of material and mine was $110 plus tax with the gun. Herculiner was ~$30/qt last time I checked.
No derail at all! Good info on the right way to do it!
Well... I'm just going to go with it, and if/when it starts giving me trouble I know what to do next time now!!
Damn shame though!!! because it looks good right now! (I have my roll pan lined as well but haven't put it on yet... next couple days)
Well... I'm just going to go with it, and if/when it starts giving me trouble I know what to do next time now!!
Damn shame though!!! because it looks good right now! (I have my roll pan lined as well but haven't put it on yet... next couple days)
