Truck Bed Coatings

Finn-icky · 11-07-2001, 03:27 AM

I've been thinking about having the upper half of the bow of my boat coated with a truck bed spray on liner. Hopes are to minimize damage of anchor and anchor chain going over the side or coming in. Any thoughts or recommendations?

SLEDDER · 11-07-2001, 08:54 AM

I would recommend rhino lining. The line-x has had adhesion problems. I need to do the same to my boat. The anchor can do alot of damage.

DK · 11-07-2001, 09:50 AM

when you say the line x has a adhesion problem i don't follow you' have had line x in my truck bed for 3 years and have abused it more than any anchor ever will and still looks new (with a little scrubbing) no pealing haven't worn it through any where dk

Snake9t9 · 11-07-2001, 05:58 PM

I've got an ARMA spray in liner in my 99' F250 and it has been great. Only thing I didn't care for is that it has faded to a flat finish. It has a lifetime ownwrship warr. so even if you do gouge it or tear it up somehow they will repair for no charge.

rhansme · 11-07-2001, 09:26 PM

I have the Line X spray in liner in my Chev and it is tough as nails. Adhesion problems probably stem from improper installation.

fishchaser · 11-07-2001, 09:37 PM

My fishing partner STZ II had the bow of his boat Rhino lined. WE LOVE IT!!!! I can stand on the bow and I don't slip. There is no anchor gauging in the rubber. H have never had a problem with the lining. He liked it so much on his boat trailer he had it done to the boat. When he bought a new truck he had it done to the bed of his truck. I have a LineX in my truck and I don't see the difference yet.

FishinMission · 11-07-2001, 10:16 PM

I redid the whole inside of my boat with a polyurethane spray on liner. It's holding up real well, although I found out it doesn't stick to bare aluminum.

The polyurethane is very durable, but seems to be a bit slippery when wet. I think the Line-X stuff is a bit more rubbery, and would do better for traction when wet. If you can afford the Line-X or Rhino... do it.

I'd give it a "Thumbs Up".

Backlash2 · 11-08-2001, 08:38 AM

FishinMission-

Actually, all of these poly coatings will stick to aluminum, it just takes a little prep work. Either sandblast the area to be coated, or easier for most of us, use a grinder and just rough up the surface that it will be applied to. I know, it will feel horrible looking at your boat with a grinder in hand, but once coated it sticks great, and you can't see the grindage you just did to the boat......

Tagster · 11-08-2001, 08:52 AM

What does it cost to get the front bow covered? My boat is getting awfully scratched up...
Any ideas about Herculiner vs. Line-x or Rhino?