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Line-X Spray-On Bed Liner
Bed liners are among the best ways to protect a truck from damage caused by shifting cargo loads and caustic substances. Line-X’s alternative to a conventional rigid plastic bed liner is a spray-on coating that adheres to the contours of a truck’s surface. Because the liner is sprayed on, there’s no way for it to become loose or warp in the sun. Although it’s repairable, however, the Line-X liner isn’t easily removable, so you’d better be sure before you let them start spraying.
Installing the Line-X liner isn’t a do-it-yourself proposition, and it’s a project for which at least a day should be set aside. Once the area to be lined is defined (customized to a customer’s taste), the truck is masked and the two-stage Line-X coating is heated and applied with high-pressure, impingement mix-dispensing equipment. Because the liner material adheres to whatever contours it encounters, it’s especially effective for beds that have been patched or modified. Available in seven different colors, the lining adds between 40 and 55 pounds to a truck’s weight, but leaves cargo space essentially unaffected. The liner material cures quickly, leaving a surface texture similar to that of a urethane skateboard wheel, with little bumps for traction. The slight initial chemical odor-similar to “new-car smell”-fades quickly. Pricing starts at about $300 depending on the extent
