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Rhino-line: Yes or No
I have scrambled this for some time now. I like the idea of putting a type of rhino-line, lizard skin, etc on the interior of my Jimmy simply as it is a tough lining that I wouldn't have to ever worry about. However, if I was a buyer I would be skeptical at best as what could be hiding behind this. Given, I have no interested in selling mine, and my truck is rock solid, but if it the time comes to it would you guys be driven away (like I was when searching) because it has rhino-hide or would it not really matter if the rest of the body and frame could prove the rest of it's solidity?
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
Imo rhino on a solid blazer would be a shame!! Only my 2c
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
If you have no intention of selling it anytime then I'd say go for it.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
As a buyer I'd see this as a negative but my personal preference is for stock-ish builds. If it's solid after 40+ years and you're not planning on building a mud rig why line it?
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
For a very clean or show truck, I'd use rubber mats inside which are removable. For a daily use truck, a quality spray lining (Line-X) wouldn't deter me if a quick inspection of the bed floor from beneath revealed no secrets, and the truck was to see moderate road/load usage.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
I think Rhino-line should stay in truck beds and not interiors and body.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
I am assuming you only intend to line the floor and nothing else. Don't line the inside of the quarters or the kick panels or doors.
As others have said, if it is truly rock solid now, why the need to line it? A quality primer/sealer and paint job underneath rubber mats or carpeting should hold up well to everything but the harshest use. With that said, if everything else on the blazer was correct, a lined floor wouldn't stop me from purchasing it. |
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I agree with the majority.... don't line it! Show off that solid interior! If you want to protect / sound deaden the floor by a quality full lenght floor mat.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
I wouldn't buy a Blazer with liner on the floor because I would assume it was hiding something.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
The liner would make me look harder for things that may be hidden, but wouldn't keep me from buying that truck, if everything else was ok.
I plan to line the interior of mine after I get the trust holes fixed. If it was an all original unmolested truck I'd keep it stock, but I am going for a lower maintenance trail rig, with mine. My Jimmy has had so many mods already it will not affect it's desirability to the people that would be interested if I were to ever sell it. |
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
If it is a good Blazer, rhino lining would detract from its value IMO.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
When rebuilding my Blazer I needed to replace some metal. The original paint was shot and it wasnt going to be anything close stock with a late model motor swap and 1 ton axle upgrade among other things. Line-X was cheaper then a good paint job. My truck is covered inside and out with Line-X. Check out the build thread in my signature for more details.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
I appreciate all the input guys. I am just going to leave it as is.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
I know you said you're just going to leave it as it is, but I had rhino liner installed about 6 months ago and love it, it cleaned up the interior of my vehicle very well and helped a lot with sound deafening.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
Mine ain't in awesome shape. But I am going to
Line mine after I fix the rest of the rust holes.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
Mine has a really thin liner on the floor only. It isn't much thicker than paint so could be removed easily. Not sure what it is exactly but the prior owner said he did it himself with some roll on liner. I was weary but it's not nearly as thick as normal bed liner.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
I did mine to match the exterior and I have no regrets.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
I started with a rust free California 2wd blazer. I had always planned to run mine with out the top. I was more concerned with future protection. Sanded my tub and floors to bare metal and applied two coats of POR 15 and then top coated it with POR 15's bed liner. It is applied with a gun and the texture is not too thick. Mine has carpet installed over it but I have the peace of mind knowing that the tub is well protected. Now I just have to keep the leather interior and carpet dry....... No rainy days for me.
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Re: Rhino-line: Yes or No
rocketman: that looks great! Makes me want to switch back and do mine !
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