Smoothest bedliner?

[Hammer24]

I've decided I'm going to bedline or paint parts of my Jeep (fender flares, roof, front and rear bars, tub interior etc) because a lot of it is starting to look quite tired. I really like the idea of the added durability/longevity of the bedliner but the only reason I'm still considering paint is because I'd rather a smoother finish. Does anyone have a recommendation for bedliner that will give the smoothest possible satin finish? I've looked at the Line-X Ultra but the closest shop is 7 hours away and I'm hoping to do the job myself. Cheers

 

[Leinhit]

I've decided I'm going to bedline or paint parts of my Jeep (fender flares, roof, front and rear bars, tub interior etc) because a lot of it is starting to look quite tired. I really like the idea of the added durability/longevity of the bedliner but the only reason I'm still considering paint is because I'd rather a smoother finish. Does anyone have a recommendation for bedliner that will give the smoothest possible satin finish? I've looked at the Line-X Ultra but the closest shop is 7 hours away and I'm hoping to do the job myself. Cheers

Durabak..

it comes in smooth or textured finishes. I have not sprayed it yet but plan on spraying the texture. They will send you a free sample. They sent me two different colors and it's pretty impressive paint samples. They have multiple videos on their website of doing Jeeps.

https://www.durabakcompany.com/

 

[TJ_2000]

Line-X is the smoothest. Just ask for no texture.

 

[Hammer24]

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Durabak..

it comes in smooth or textured finishes. I have not sprayed it yet but plan on spraying the texture. They will send you a free sample. They sent me two different colors and it's pretty impressive paint samples. They have multiple videos on their website of doing Jeeps.

https://www.durabakcompany.com/
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Thanks for the suggestion Leinhit, that's definitely an option. I've just asked for some samples so I'm keen to see how it looks.

 

[Hammer24]

Line-X is the smoothest. Just ask for no texture.

Line-X was what I was looking at originally but from my understanding they don't sell a diy kit you have to pay for them to do it? And in that case, I don't plan on driving 14 hours and spending a few nights there waiting for them to finish it lol

 

[Leinhit]

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Thanks for the suggestion Leinhit, that's definitely an option. I've just asked for some samples so I'm keen to see how it looks.

Ur Welcome

Let's us know how it looks, I was curious about the smooth as well.

 

[Hammer24]

Ur Welcome

Let's us know how it looks, I was curious about the smooth as well.

Yeah I'll post my thoughts when my sample arrives. My only concern is that it might be a bit glossy. The textured definitely looked too rough but we'll see. Do you know how much the texture can vary depending on how it's applied?

 

[Leinhit]

Yeah I'll post my thoughts when my sample arrives. My only concern is that it might be a bit glossy. The textured definitely looked too rough but we'll see. Do you know how much the texture can vary depending on how it's applied?

I know with U Pol stuff the closer you spray the more rough the texture, spray further away for a finer texture. I saw you tube vids on it.

 

[Hammer24]

I know with U Pol stuff the closer you spray the more rough the texture, spray further away for a finer texture. I saw you tube vids on it.

U pol as in raptor liner? That's actually a really handy tip I hadn't heard that before, cheers mate

 

[Leinhit]

U pol as in raptor liner? That's actually a really handy tip I hadn't heard that before, cheers mate

This vid talks about it some, it says to adjust air pressure to achieve different textures.. guy talked a bit funny but I suspect you will understand just perfectly..

And as I said holding the spray different distances will also effect how rough the texture is. I like less texture myself but not completely smooth.

 

[TJ_2000]

Line-X was what I was looking at originally but from my understanding they don't sell a diy kit you have to pay for them to do it? And in that case, I don't plan on driving 14 hours and spending a few nights there waiting for them to finish it lol

There’s a reason why they don’t sell a DIY kit. It’s a bad ass stuff and you need specialized equipment and knowledge to spray it. Worth every penny. But, I completely understand not wanting to drive.

 

[Moab]

Is spray can bedliner out of the question? I know some of those are smoother than others. Youtube has a great comparison video.

 

[Leinhit]

I've used allot of the Rust-Oleum and it sprayed on with a fine texture.. seems to hold up well but I'm not using it in a truck bed.

 

[Airjunky]

I have had Linex spray some parts of my boat.... turned out awesome and even years later it looks great.

I also have some experience with Herculiner. It is really rough and gritty and quickly went to a flat, dull, black..... which I didn't care for much.

The Jeep has front and rear bumpers that have powdercoat on them that has chipped and cracked. Consequently they have rusted a bit. I plan to sandblast them clean soon. And I really like the idea of being able to do touch-ups quick and easily. The bedliner I've been thinking I will use is by Duplicolor & available locally in both a spray or roll-on. It appears to not be a super gritty texture either.

Check it out. And hope to see what you end up doing.

Good luck

 

[Moab]

I have had Linex spray some parts of my boat.... turned out awesome and even years later it looks great.

I also have some experience with Herculiner. It is really rough and gritty and quickly went to a flat, dull, black..... which I didn't care for much.

The Jeep has front and rear bumpers that have powdercoat on them that has chipped and cracked. Consequently they have rusted a bit. I plan to sandblast them clean soon. And I really like the idea of being able to do touch-ups quick and easily. The bedliner I've been thinking I will use is by Duplicolor & available locally in both a spray or roll-on. It appears to not be a super gritty texture either.

Check it out. And hope to see what you end up doing.

Good luck

I think Duplicolor might be the smoothest. It's in that video above. They show close ups of the texture. If I ever use spray can bedliner I think that would be the one. It performed very well in his hardcore tests too. He runs a weighted rake over the bedliner tests in his truck bed. It's pretty brutal and only a couple of them stand up to it. And Duplicolor is one IIRC. You'll have to watch the video.

 

[Hammer24]

This vid talks about it some, it says to adjust air pressure to achieve different textures.. guy talked a bit funny but I suspect you will understand just perfectly..

And as I said holding the spray different distances will also effect how rough the texture is. I like less texture myself but not completely smooth.

Funny accent? No idea what you're talking about So anway it looks like there's lots of factors affecting the texture which should keep me on my toes if I do tackle this myself.

And to everyone else, spray can bedliner definitely isn't out of the question, I will look into duplicolor so thanks again guys. Just waiting on some quotes now to see if it's worth doing it myself because that will most likely determine what I go with.

 

[Moab]

Funny accent? No idea what you're talking about So anway it looks like there's lots of factors affecting the texture which should keep me on my toes if I do tackle this myself.

And to everyone else, spray can bedliner definitely isn't out of the question, I will look into duplicolor so thanks again guys. Just waiting on some quotes now to see if it's worth doing it myself because that will most likely determine what I go with.

The benefit to doing it yourself (and especially with a spray can) is you can touch it up as time goes on.