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blaze92 · 10-31-2012, 01:00 AM

the top on my blazer has several cracks and the back hatch is cracked through and though. i was wondering if anyone has seen this done. and could you lay metallic paint over the liner?

Bentblazer · 10-31-2012, 08:19 AM

I wouldn't try it as you are just covering up a problem, it may work on the small spider web looking cracks in the top but wont fix the hatch. I think you would be spending alot of money on paint just to look up one day and see all of those cracks. The hatch needs to be rebuilt, it can be done.

Wasted Income · 10-31-2012, 10:06 AM

Back in the day, I had the bottom of my 2dr Yukon LineX coated from the body line down, including the fender flares. The shop then painted it to match the two tone that was there originally. I think it looks awesome, and it held up well.

(Anything that's light brown is LineX)

**Tom Vogel** · 10-31-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bentblazer

I wouldn't try it as you are just covering up a problem, it may work on the small spider web looking cracks in the top but wont fix the hatch. I think you would be spending alot of money on paint just to look up one day and see all of those cracks. The hatch needs to be rebuilt, it can be done.

^ X2 fix the cracks first. once that stuffs on, its a done deal. You cant fix a dash gauge by putting tape over it.

blaze92 · 10-31-2012, 12:58 PM

how exactly can it be rebuilt? the hatch is cracked all the way through right under the handle i have to be careful putting it up because it flexes. its cracked from bottom all the way up to the window seals. people always told me im gonna have to look for a new one and i figured rhino liner is much more stronger than the fiberglass.. what type of fiberglass stuff will i need to rebuild it?

briank · 10-31-2012, 01:15 PM

Try evercoat smc resin, regular resin wont stick Im told
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blaze92 · 10-31-2012, 01:28 PM

is there anykind of fabric or something of that nature id need? or just the resin im totally 100% new at this i wanna learn terribly.

Bentblazer · 10-31-2012, 04:13 PM

Her's what I did to the hatch:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438402

Truckman73 · 11-02-2012, 02:32 AM

I just re-did my top, Evercoat makes a product that is comparable with the SMC...I have a few pics of the process on a post.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=538092

I also talked to the guys at the local Leer camper shell dealer, I'm thinking about updating my hatch to something similar to a modern day camper shell glass.

10-31-2012, 01:00 AM	#1
blaze92 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: babson park,FL Posts: 37	rhino line the roof to fix cracks? the top on my blazer has several cracks and the back hatch is cracked through and though. i was wondering if anyone has seen this done. and could you lay metallic paint over the liner?

10-31-2012, 08:19 AM	#2
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: rhino line the roof to fix cracks? I wouldn't try it as you are just covering up a problem, it may work on the small spider web looking cracks in the top but wont fix the hatch. I think you would be spending alot of money on paint just to look up one day and see all of those cracks. The hatch needs to be rebuilt, it can be done. __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

10-31-2012, 10:06 AM	#3
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: rhino line the roof to fix cracks? Back in the day, I had the bottom of my 2dr Yukon LineX coated from the body line down, including the fender flares. The shop then painted it to match the two tone that was there originally. I think it looks awesome, and it held up well. (Anything that's light brown is LineX) __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

10-31-2012, 12:58 PM	#5
blaze92 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: babson park,FL Posts: 37	Re: rhino line the roof to fix cracks? how exactly can it be rebuilt? the hatch is cracked all the way through right under the handle i have to be careful putting it up because it flexes. its cracked from bottom all the way up to the window seals. people always told me im gonna have to look for a new one and i figured rhino liner is much more stronger than the fiberglass.. what type of fiberglass stuff will i need to rebuild it?

10-31-2012, 01:15 PM	#6
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: rhino line the roof to fix cracks? Try evercoat smc resin, regular resin wont stick Im told Posted via Mobile Device

10-31-2012, 01:28 PM	#7
blaze92 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: babson park,FL Posts: 37	Re: rhino line the roof to fix cracks? is there anykind of fabric or something of that nature id need? or just the resin im totally 100% new at this i wanna learn terribly.

10-31-2012, 04:13 PM	#8
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: rhino line the roof to fix cracks? Her's what I did to the hatch:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438402 __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

11-02-2012, 02:32 AM	#9
Truckman73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 30	Re: rhino line the roof to fix cracks? I just re-did my top, Evercoat makes a product that is comparable with the SMC...I have a few pics of the process on a post. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=538092 I also talked to the guys at the local Leer camper shell dealer, I'm thinking about updating my hatch to something similar to a modern day camper shell glass. Last edited by Truckman73; 11-02-2012 at 02:38 AM.



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