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Yes, it is possible mine wasn't applied properly.

94ZR1

The Rhino Liner I got was a joke and the Mar Hyde stuff I bought in cans and put on myself was far better
Go Figure

dplummer87

9 years of abuse on our rhino. The pic has a 3500 # skid of concrete on it which is not its usual load. It was a special order. Usually has 2500-3500# skids of acid, bleach, chlorine, etc...Held up very well I think. The red is very faded which I blame on the sun around here, its brutal, Ozone action day pretty much 250 days a year to give you an idea.

I know a guy that worked for both rhino and line-x, he assures me Line-x is a little better but that is because its newer, Rhino paved the way. Of course, rhino changes their product to keep up with technology, so now you're getting pretty much the same product regardless. He says it really comes down to how it is applied, and even certain things such as weather play a role. He said never go after it has rained or if it is expecting to rain or on a humid day. That can cause you problems down the road. Also, if the applicator doesnt apply the primer to the bed, which he said a lot of guys dont because most trucks are new and they dont think the paint needs it, he said that will also play a role...I need to take some pics of my dads 1 year old line-x just to prove my point...Im not bad mouthing any product, im just saying, its really a coin flip, not every product is perfect everytime.

To be completely honest, with out this rhino lining, this truck would have been sold off long ago, or at the minimum had the bed replaced.

You can see, there are a few places where it chipped off, but what do you expect when loading skids like that with a forklift day in and day out. Imagine what the bed would look like with out it...

From what I can remember, there have been 2 cases of acid (8 gallons) break on it...To give you an idea, my dad told me that happened to him back in the 80's when they had a mini van and the acid ate through then entire floor of it...After the first gallon busted, the rhino paid for its self. Not to mention, the bleach comes in 55 gallon drums and they leak everytime, including the countless chlorine pales i have broke in it lol

mammoth863

Dude I've got Rhino liner thats been on my truck since 96' and I use my truck alot and it's not chipped scratched or anything. My only problem is it eventually dulls out and you have to get it polished, but thats with every spray in bed liner.

94ZR1

I am starting to think that the guy who sprayed mine in didnt know what he was doing
Any kind of edge would cut it up like it was soft rubber

dplummer87

Probably, Look at the pic with the pallet on it, you can see the edge of it with minimal chipping or peel back...Think of all the things that have hit that and it held up great. Like I said, do some research on the place your going to, not just the product

amcowles

I had the Rhino put in. It works great. Do not underestimate the idea of getting the spray on liner and then add a custom fit rubber mat tot he bed as well.

Just call me Sean

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That's exactly what happened to mine.

White_XL_03

Hello all. 1st post this forum.

I have had a professionally sprayed Rhino liner in a 98 F150 (payed $300 at a body shop), later a semi-professional sprayed in a 2003 Lariat Super Crew (buddy with a shop did it for $200). I had a 2004 Chevy Colorado Crew sprayed by the same guy, but with the cheap cost DupliColor spray cans. It did just as well as the more expensive materials for the 4 years I had that truck.

I am soon to have the 03 Ext. Cab XL done with the DUpliColor.

The trick is in the prep: pressure wash with detergent, dry, sand with automotive 180 or 220 (scotchguard light purple), then blow out and wipe down with alcohol, acetone, MEK, whatever to get all oils off the surface. THen mask and spray. As with all spray applications, shoot a bit on some cardboard to get a quick feel for flow and pattern, then go for several thin coats instead of one big gnarley coat you will regret.

My .02 worth...

src360ss

I have seen a ton of different spray ons and have applied the 2 biggest ones and one smaller companys liner. Line-x and Armacoatings and most other hot and high pressure sprays are ALL the SAME. Some of you have mentioned it before me but it comes down to how you prep the metal. MOST people use a DA with a 80 grit piece of paper and while this is plenty good for a cold spray like rhino which i have also applied it is not adequate for a hot spray. If your worried about getting something sprayed ask the applicator how long he has been doing it and how he actually preps it, even ask to see a prepped truck before you get yours done. If it's a hot spray look for a grinder type prep in the back of the bed, i know it sounds extreme but i can post some pics to show you guys. Just so you know too right now i am not in the industry so im not trying to make you buy one or the other, just passing on what i know.

Shawn