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nicke · 11-05-2009, 01:12 AM

I am flirting with the idea of doing this. Many of the jeep guys do this for their off road rigs bacause of how tough it is. I have a 71' C20 and use it as a truck. I would feel bad about putting a nice paint job on it only to drive it through the woods and get scrached up. I first wanted to do flat black, but dont think that there are advantages of going this route, as it would still show scratches and imperfections in the body...right? Does anyone have pics of our trucks done this way?

Thanks for the help!

*2tons of fun* · 11-05-2009, 01:50 AM

1 its a wheeled 4x4, who cares if it get beat a bit.

2 a full rhino job will cost you more than $2000

3 you truck will gain about 3-400 lbs.

it will look retarded, ive seen it in person.

unclewatts · 11-05-2009, 04:41 AM

Oh, please no!

OARNGESI · 11-05-2009, 06:41 AM

There's a orange truck in the 73-87 section done like this

cdowns · 11-05-2009, 10:08 AM

i think bubba did

71tahoe · 11-05-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nicke

I am flirting with the idea of doing this. Many of the jeep guys do this for their off road rigs bacause of how tough it is. I have a 71' C20 and use it as a truck. I would feel bad about putting a nice paint job on it only to drive it through the woods and get scrached up. I first wanted to do flat black, but dont think that there are advantages of going this route, as it would still show scratches and imperfections in the body...right? Does anyone have pics of our trucks done this way?

Thanks for the help!

If you're going to drive it through the woods why are you worrying about imperfections in the body work???

**special-K** · 11-05-2009, 10:46 AM

I`d leave it be if you`re planning to use it in the woods enough to consider this.In my opinion it won`t look better because it`s "lined" before it ever hits the woods.I believe it`s no cheaper than good paint.I`d look into Imron.It may be about the same money as a bedliner job that would look 1/2 decent (Line-X).I`m sure I could have my bed interior shoot with Imron for the money they want for that.You`d be amazed at how durable Imron is.

68gmsee · 11-05-2009, 11:16 AM

Heed the advice from the older readers.... Me being one. Don't do it.

Eventually you will regret it and you will be stuck with it. And won't be able to get rid of it.

There's a 4X4 scout or similar that's been in a self sell lot over here for 6 months. The whold body top to bottom has been sprayed. It does look good and it's a utility vehicle strictly for off road or hunting. But it hasn't sold.

If you're worried about the paint and you are using it as a "truck," then get you a gallon of Rustoleum or similar and paint it yourself. I did the bed bottom of my truck with it and it's hard as nails. If I scratch it, I fix it with a brush.

nicolas72gmc · 11-05-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Heed the advice from the older readers.... Me being one. Don't do it.

Eventually you will regret it and you will be stuck with it. And won't be able to get rid of it.

There's a 4X4 scout or similar that's been in a self sell lot over here for 6 months. The whold body top to bottom has been sprayed. It does look good and it's a utility vehicle strictly for off road or hunting. But it hasn't sold.

If you're worried about the paint and you are using it as a "truck," then get you a gallon of Rustoleum or similar and paint it yourself. I did the bed bottom of my truck with it and it's hard as nails. If I scratch it, I fix it with a brush.

I personally wouldn't do it, like 68GMSEE said you would be stuck with it after you did it. I just saw that scout Monday, it actually doesn't look bad from 50 yards, not a bad price if it wasn't completely rhino lined.

68gmsee · 11-05-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

I personally wouldn't do it, like 68GMSEE said you would be stuck with it after you did it. I just saw that scout Monday, it actually doesn't look bad from 50 yards, not a bad price if it wasn't completely rhino lined.

My reaction was the same when I first saw it -looks good from a distance. I had never seen one done like that before and for someone that is looking to be totally different or for hunting, etc., it probably wouldn't be a bad buy. But, the market shrinks considerably when you spray a vehicle.

I just don't like the idea of not knowing what's gnawing at the metal under that thick layer of liner spray.

Tucknuts · 11-06-2009, 04:02 PM

newer body style but he did it.

Rob H. · 11-05-2009, 11:26 AM

There was a 70 4x4 that one of the guys at 4wheel and offroad had bought that was done in light blue rhino lining, it ruined the truck, looked like a big blue turd. If you're just gonna use it in the brush, Walmart rattlecan paint job works great, you can even change colors every week if ya want. With the lining sprayed on, you are what you are, it don't change anymore! Don't do it!

ChevLoRay · 11-05-2009, 12:21 PM

U-2's and SR-71's have a paint on them that looks like thin Rhino liner, but it is also radar-energy absorbing. So, anyone in the go-faster vein of thought might want to think about that paint to help avoid the "ticket masters" as you fly by their radar. Don't think it would work with Laser, though.

Otherwise, I can't think of anyone named Bubba who has enough green to paint their whole truck. If a truck was a candidate for it, it might not survive the prep procedure....

UltraBlue71 · 11-05-2009, 01:29 PM

Dude, really It'll look like a textured wall, crap gets into those little crevices and it will not come out, I knew a dude that did a Jeep with white rhino liner, after a few weeks the grease and handprints on it made it look like POOP, Get a Gallon or two of flat/semiflat rustoleum or just shoot the rustoleum for rusty metal (ruddy brown) on it and press with pride save the money on the rhino liner for a new set of big mud tires or something, Just my Humble Opinion....

**raggedjim** · 11-05-2009, 01:30 PM

I remember an orange '53 Chevy that was done this way, it actually looked pretty good.

Rg

rwolf9653 · 11-05-2009, 02:10 PM

HA HA HA. I DID IT!

No not to my truck, but to my 89 YJ (off road only). I only did it to help hold the increasingly rusting panels and floor together.
Go with a spray bomb paint job if you are worried about it, buy some extra cans and when you need to touch it up just spray on another layer.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 11-05-2009, 05:30 PM

Dont do it. I saw a jeep wrangler done that way and it looked horrible. The owner also regreted it when asked. Just spray bomb it........just my 2 cents

rwolf9653 · 11-05-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BADPURPLE70CHEVY

Dont do it. I saw a jeep wrangler done that way and it looked horrible. The owner also regreted it when asked. Just spray bomb it........just my 2 cents

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mark59101 · 11-06-2009, 06:18 PM

I worked at a Rhino liner dealer in Montana and did a truick in custom color availble from Rhino lining it looked pretty cool but added zalot of weight was pretty expensive!!!

big_al_71 · 11-06-2009, 06:32 PM

I think it is a great idea if you are using it to beat the crap out of it.....
post picts when you do it...

threeonthetree · 11-06-2009, 07:28 PM

Blitz black.

BarryB · 11-06-2009, 08:12 PM

Here are some trucks done with Al's Liner.

Big-Blue · 11-06-2009, 10:35 PM

I have seen one for sale here in Dallas and it looked pretty bad. However, if you just went up to the first line of trim, 12" or so, and then painted over it or used an integral colored coating, it doesn't look too bad. I saw an Avalanche at the Good Guys Show in Phoenix and it looked really good painted that way.

*2tons of fun* · 11-06-2009, 11:53 PM

pics dont do it justice, when you see it in person you will barf.

big block DA. · 11-08-2009, 11:10 PM

Hey - I didn't do the entire truck, but only in the rock chip areas on mine. The color didn't come out to as good of match as I had hoped. The place that sprayed it for me had just started at spray lining. First they lined my bed-sides in black, then shot the red rocker area. I think there was some contamination in the system from the black. The first red coat was almost brown. I had them grind down and recoat it. That helped, but still a little dark. But I ramble on... It works good there, I just have to stiff brush the mud / dirt out of it sometimes, but the whole truck? Wow, not sure. When building the truck, I was just going to flat black it - to make for an easy mud / tree ouch repair. THEN things got out of control, and I ended with a polish job, chrome, carpet, etc. Look at my pics there are some shots of it there. DA.

11-05-2009, 01:12 AM	#1
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? I am flirting with the idea of doing this. Many of the jeep guys do this for their off road rigs bacause of how tough it is. I have a 71' C20 and use it as a truck. I would feel bad about putting a nice paint job on it only to drive it through the woods and get scrached up. I first wanted to do flat black, but dont think that there are advantages of going this route, as it would still show scratches and imperfections in the body...right? Does anyone have pics of our trucks done this way? Thanks for the help!

11-05-2009, 01:50 AM	#2
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? 1 its a wheeled 4x4, who cares if it get beat a bit. 2 a full rhino job will cost you more than $2000 3 you truck will gain about 3-400 lbs. it will look retarded, ive seen it in person.

11-05-2009, 04:41 AM	#3
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? Oh, please no! __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

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OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? There's a orange truck in the 73-87 section done like this __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

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11-05-2009, 10:46 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? I`d leave it be if you`re planning to use it in the woods enough to consider this.In my opinion it won`t look better because it`s "lined" before it ever hits the woods.I believe it`s no cheaper than good paint.I`d look into Imron.It may be about the same money as a bedliner job that would look 1/2 decent (Line-X).I`m sure I could have my bed interior shoot with Imron for the money they want for that.You`d be amazed at how durable Imron is. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-05-2009, 11:16 AM	#8
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? Heed the advice from the older readers.... Me being one. Don't do it. Eventually you will regret it and you will be stuck with it. And won't be able to get rid of it. There's a 4X4 scout or similar that's been in a self sell lot over here for 6 months. The whold body top to bottom has been sprayed. It does look good and it's a utility vehicle strictly for off road or hunting. But it hasn't sold. If you're worried about the paint and you are using it as a "truck," then get you a gallon of Rustoleum or similar and paint it yourself. I did the bed bottom of my truck with it and it's hard as nails. If I scratch it, I fix it with a brush.

11-06-2009, 04:02 PM	#11
Tucknuts can I tuck tractor wheels? Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Springs , Colorado Posts: 135	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? newer body style but he did it. __________________ My build page.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347666

11-05-2009, 11:26 AM	#12
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? There was a 70 4x4 that one of the guys at 4wheel and offroad had bought that was done in light blue rhino lining, it ruined the truck, looked like a big blue turd. If you're just gonna use it in the brush, Walmart rattlecan paint job works great, you can even change colors every week if ya want. With the lining sprayed on, you are what you are, it don't change anymore! Don't do it! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

11-05-2009, 12:21 PM	#13
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? U-2's and SR-71's have a paint on them that looks like thin Rhino liner, but it is also radar-energy absorbing. So, anyone in the go-faster vein of thought might want to think about that paint to help avoid the "ticket masters" as you fly by their radar. Don't think it would work with Laser, though. Otherwise, I can't think of anyone named Bubba who has enough green to paint their whole truck. If a truck was a candidate for it, it might not survive the prep procedure.... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-05-2009, 01:29 PM	#14
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? Dude, really It'll look like a textured wall, crap gets into those little crevices and it will not come out, I knew a dude that did a Jeep with white rhino liner, after a few weeks the grease and handprints on it made it look like POOP, Get a Gallon or two of flat/semiflat rustoleum or just shoot the rustoleum for rusty metal (ruddy brown) on it and press with pride save the money on the rhino liner for a new set of big mud tires or something, Just my Humble Opinion.... __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB

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11-05-2009, 02:10 PM	#16
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? HA HA HA. I DID IT! No not to my truck, but to my 89 YJ (off road only). I only did it to help hold the increasingly rusting panels and floor together. Go with a spray bomb paint job if you are worried about it, buy some extra cans and when you need to touch it up just spray on another layer. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

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BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? Dont do it. I saw a jeep wrangler done that way and it looked horrible. The owner also regreted it when asked. Just spray bomb it........just my 2 cents __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

11-06-2009, 06:18 PM	#19
mark59101 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Billings , Montana Posts: 2	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? I worked at a Rhino liner dealer in Montana and did a truick in custom color availble from Rhino lining it looked pretty cool but added zalot of weight was pretty expensive!!!



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Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? I have seen one for sale here in Dallas and it looked pretty bad. However, if you just went up to the first line of trim, 12" or so, and then painted over it or used an integral colored coating, it doesn't look too bad. I saw an Avalanche at the Good Guys Show in Phoenix and it looked really good painted that way.

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2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? pics dont do it justice, when you see it in person you will barf.

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big block DA. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 22	Re: Has anyone sprayed bed liner to their entire truck? Hey - I didn't do the entire truck, but only in the rock chip areas on mine. The color didn't come out to as good of match as I had hoped. The place that sprayed it for me had just started at spray lining. First they lined my bed-sides in black, then shot the red rocker area. I think there was some contamination in the system from the black. The first red coat was almost brown. I had them grind down and recoat it. That helped, but still a little dark. But I ramble on... It works good there, I just have to stiff brush the mud / dirt out of it sometimes, but the whole truck? Wow, not sure. When building the truck, I was just going to flat black it - to make for an easy mud / tree ouch repair. THEN things got out of control, and I ended with a polish job, chrome, carpet, etc. Look at my pics there are some shots of it there. DA.

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