SBpunk Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 So my paint is pretty horrible on the Comanche and was hoping to hear from people that have bed lined their vehicles? I am aiming toward Monstaliner and doing a medium coat. Their stuff is a little smoother with built in UV protectant. The bed and floors I'm going to hit with Raptor either way. My biggest concern is rust under the liner. If prepped correctly it shouldn't be an issue right? Underside is going to be wire brushed and completely coated with their rust prevention paint. Any opinions would be great thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I've heard a lot of people complain about mud and stuff getting 'dyed' onto the herculiner (don't know about the stuff you're using). They suggest cleaning it A LOT. I personally don't like whole trucks painted with bed liner, but to each their own.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJam86 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I did Monstaliner. Pressure wash it to get any mud or what not off, make sure to do thick coats. If its hot where you live wait until winter to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBpunk Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Ive never been a big fan of the herculiner bodies but monstaliner is at least a little closer to paint texture wise. Plus its something I can do in the garage. I don't have the knowledge to spray paint or the compressor for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 just be sure that you don't clog up any drain holes. our trucks rot from the inside-out and that can happen even in a dry climate if water gets trapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Ive never been a big fan of the herculiner bodies but monstaliner is at least a little closer to paint texture wise. Plus its something I can do in the garage. I don't have the knowledge to spray paint or the compressor for it. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Stay away from herculiner. Help up well. But texture and maintenence have been awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Why not just roll/brush a few coats of outdoor grade deck paint on? much cheaper and easy to touch up. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I like that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 The herculiner in my bed started fading after about 2 months. No way I'd paint my whole truck with it. I used rustoleum Metallic...in spray cans and clear coat...in spray cans. With art tips. Cost $120. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I did it once and would never do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBpunk Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 I did it once and would never do it again. Herculiner or just in general? Mind if I ask why if its just in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I did it once and would never do it again. Herculiner or just in general? Mind if I ask why if its just in general? In general. I did my own MJ, but I've done a couple vehicles since then for people using different products. The last one was a 91 Toyota pickup. If you're going to do heinous body work and want it covered, sure, it's the way to go, and with that truck it certainly was the case. It's just always going to look dirty, unless you pressure wash it all the time, and I just can't stand it. And if it does rust under it, you won't get any symptoms until it's quite terrible, and then it's really terrible to get it off to do anything about it. I'd go with a cheap Macco paint job, you do the prep. At least I'm assuming you can still get a Macco paint job in the US for very little money. Or I'd just buy a cheap gun and go at it with implement paint (rent a compressor if you need to). Or find somebody other than Macco that will spray it if you do the prep. Or even, gasp, Valspar with a roller and add the hardener. If your paint is intact you could try cutting it and polishing it too. It would blow you away what some of the products out there can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBpunk Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 I did it once and would never do it again. Herculiner or just in general? Mind if I ask why if its just in general? In general. I did my own MJ, but I've done a couple vehicles since then for people using different products. The last one was a 91 Toyota pickup. If you're going to do heinous body work and want it covered, sure, it's the way to go, and with that truck it certainly was the case. It's just always going to look dirty, unless you pressure wash it all the time, and I just can't stand it. And if it does rust under it, you won't get any symptoms until it's quite terrible, and then it's really terrible to get it off to do anything about it. I'd go with a cheap Macco paint job, you do the prep. At least I'm assuming you can still get a Macco paint job in the US for very little money. Or I'd just buy a cheap gun and go at it with implement paint (rent a compressor if you need to). Or find somebody other than Macco that will spray it if you do the prep. Or even, gasp, Valspar with a roller and add the hardener. If your paint is intact you could try cutting it and polishing it too. It would blow you away what some of the products out there can do. Understandable. The rust factor is the only thing I was worried about. The bed its not such a big deal since I can pull it and do some preventative stuff to the frame and underside. The cab is another story. Water getting into the unibody frame is going to happen and getting some of the inside panels with POR 15 or whatever isn't going to be possible. The longer I have this thing the more original I want to keep it with the exception of gearing, MT springs and a 8.25 rear end. Maybe I'll just get some quotes for paint and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 If you're worried about the inside of your rockers, you could drill an access hole at the front of them (inside the wheel well where it won't be seen, put a plug in it later) and I believe there is already a couple plugged holes from inside the cab, or you could add some from below, and then use this product: http://www.eastwood.com/internal-frame-coating-w-spray-nozzle.html There may be BETTER versions of that product out there, but that was the one that came to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Side note for those interested... :smart: The herculiner in my bed started fading after about 2 months... I ran into this too. I did the inside of the box along with the rockers up to the lower belt line. I just kind of accepted it until this year... just couldn't take it anymore. I recently put some new tires on and after mounting they had some goofy spots on them. Figured a can of tire shine would help. Tried a little along the rockers too. Now the Herculiner looks like new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire797 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 have you looked into the duplicolor peel away paint??? I plan on painting my MJ with it. If it gets scratched I can peel it off and repaint the panel..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Nice tip. How long will that last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 It's like Plastidip. I could get into it... But you put that $#!& on your truck, don't you dare come back to whine about it. You're better off going to Homodepot and buying a gallon of Behr Ultra and a smooth roller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 plastidip and its imitators... doesn't exactly peel off as well as it says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBpunk Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hahahaha noooooo plasti dip for this guy. If I can find the original decals I'll probably just get it painted back to stock and have the decals put on professionally. If not who knows. Bed liner isn't out of the question but I'm definitely leaning more toward an out of garage paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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