To Rhino or not to Rhino ... - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Jaffer · 08-19-2002, 07:02 AM

That is the question!
I've an appointment to Rhino Line the bed of my new Duramax but am getting cold feet after seeing several rigs with pukey, washed out grey Rhino jobs.
Does the new stuff have better UV protection properties?
Or do you have to constantly protect it from going bad?
Now I'm feeling that the only way I want the Rhino is if I add a covering or shell on the back to protect and keep it looking nice.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
I have another day to back out ...

offroadr35 · 08-19-2002, 11:30 AM

i say do it. if i had the money i'd do mine. i have the entire interior of my bronco rhino lined and it has held up great. if it ever does start lookin crappy just get it resprayed...it's gonna look good for at least a few years.

-Steve

rkcrawl · 08-19-2002, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jaffer
That is the question!
I've an appointment to Rhino Line the bed of my new Duramax but am getting cold feet after seeing several rigs with pukey, washed out grey Rhino jobs.
Does the new stuff have better UV protection properties?
Or do you have to constantly protect it from going bad?
Now I'm feeling that the only way I want the Rhino is if I add a covering or shell on the back to protect and keep it looking nice.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
I have another day to back out ...

Jaffer - Whats the alternative? Bedliner? That'll turn pukey looking too in no time if exposed to UV... I'd probably still go with rhino over bedliner if $$$ wasn't a factor.

CSP · 08-19-2002, 01:08 PM

In my opinion a scratched up, rusty bed looks a helluva lot worse than my slightly chalky, Rhino lined bed. If I would do the UV protection like they recommend every couple of years it wouldn't look chalky at all, but I don't. A good scrubbing with some Castrol Super clean and a stiff brush makes it look much better anyhow.

Toy 4Runner Man · 08-19-2002, 06:55 PM

Use Line-X

Jaffer · 08-20-2002, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rkcrawl

Jaffer - Whats the alternative? Bedliner? That'll turn pukey looking too in no time if exposed to UV... I'd probably still go with rhino over bedliner if $$$ wasn't a factor.

I know, that's the dilemma.
I've also seen all the srapped up paint, ripped mats and curled up liners ...

I guess it's about choosing the lessor of evils. It's just that the Rhino is so ... perminant.

Devil Dog · 08-20-2002, 09:01 AM

i say leave it as is... let it get all scratched up and what not.. then right before you get rid of it.. rhino line it.. .. huh? huh?

Hypoid Drive · 08-20-2002, 09:22 AM

I have two friends that have rhino and the mess is pulling up in sheets where they did not do a very good job sanding

Jaffer · 08-20-2002, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TechGuru
I have two friends that have rhino and the mess is pulling up in sheets where they did not do a very good job sanding

OK, THAT does it ...
I'm cancelling for the time being.
Thanks for the input fellas.

AGGIECJ-7 · 08-20-2002, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TechGuru
I have two friends that have rhino and the mess is pulling up in sheets where they did not do a very good job sanding

i have seen the same thing...a friend of mine(TexasTeaDrinker) has a 96 F250 with the bed rhino lined. he hauled around some motors in the back which has caused the rhino lining to be scratched up. Since then we have noticed that sheets o the lining are coming up....i think it is cause oil was able to get under it, but that still doesnt excuse it.

however, my step mom has the bed of her 97 Chevy 1500 rhino lined and it still looks really good....it has never been treated for the UV rays either....

DRM · 08-20-2002, 07:18 PM

I saw a Duramax with a matching green spray in liner that looked SWEET!

My current SuperDuty had a professional spray in liner, and I LOVE IT.

Hillbilly · 08-21-2002, 06:47 PM

If you are so worried about it fading, just have it sprayed when you get ready to sell it

That's what all the dealers do with used trucks

chevota01 · 08-22-2002, 08:00 PM

Prep, prep and nore prep are the key to getting the Rhino liner to adhere. Most shops skimp on the sanding. If all surfaces are not roughed up, peeling is a possibility. It took the shop that did one of my past trucks 4 hours to prep it and less than 1 hour to shoot it. I had all sorts of crap, including oil, tranny fluid, gasoline spill and it never peeled. Find a dealer that's willing to work for their money!

CSP · 08-22-2002, 09:53 PM

Exactly chevota! Mine has been on for five years and I've hauled rock, bricks, engines, trannies, diffs, etc. etc. ..... Other than a little graying it still is in great shape. I did peel a chunk up with a gooseneck hitch that wasn't high enough when I backed under it. The liner around it stayed intact for about a year when I finally took it back to the dealer to touch up that spot.

08-19-2002, 07:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jaffer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2769 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 1,877	To Rhino or not to Rhino ... That is the question! I've an appointment to Rhino Line the bed of my new Duramax but am getting cold feet after seeing several rigs with pukey, washed out grey Rhino jobs. Does the new stuff have better UV protection properties? Or do you have to constantly protect it from going bad? Now I'm feeling that the only way I want the Rhino is if I add a covering or shell on the back to protect and keep it looking nice. Any thoughts or suggestions? I have another day to back out ...

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Devil Dog GySgt - Retired Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11922 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 1,591	i say leave it as is... let it get all scratched up and what not.. then right before you get rid of it.. rhino line it.. .. huh? huh? __________________ Front Toward Enemy 2009, 2011 & 2013 King of the Hammers BUCK Wild Racing Team 911 Degenerate Team 505 Team 488 O.G. "Wreckin' Crew"

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DRM Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 8 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 34,958 Blog Entries: 1	I saw a Duramax with a matching green spray in liner that looked SWEET! My current SuperDuty had a professional spray in liner, and I LOVE IT. __________________ >David > 4x4Spot.com >It only hurts the first* time you agree with me...* >"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men."

08-19-2002, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
offroadr35 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8843 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,838	i say do it. if i had the money i'd do mine. i have the entire interior of my bronco rhino lined and it has held up great. if it ever does start lookin crappy just get it resprayed...it's gonna look good for at least a few years. -Steve

08-19-2002, 01:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
CSP Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1533 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,779	In my opinion a scratched up, rusty bed looks a helluva lot worse than my slightly chalky, Rhino lined bed. If I would do the UV protection like they recommend every couple of years it wouldn't look chalky at all, but I don't. A good scrubbing with some Castrol Super clean and a stiff brush makes it look much better anyhow.

08-21-2002, 06:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hillbilly Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 857 Location: Dickson TN Posts: 1,154	If you are so worried about it fading, just have it sprayed when you get ready to sell it That's what all the dealers do with used trucks

08-22-2002, 08:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
chevota01 Wheeler Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6579 Location: North East Posts: 112	Prep, prep and nore prep are the key to getting the Rhino liner to adhere. Most shops skimp on the sanding. If all surfaces are not roughed up, peeling is a possibility. It took the shop that did one of my past trucks 4 hours to prep it and less than 1 hour to shoot it. I had all sorts of crap, including oil, tranny fluid, gasoline spill and it never peeled. Find a dealer that's willing to work for their money! __________________ It's just a Zuk

08-22-2002, 09:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
CSP Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1533 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,779	Exactly chevota! Mine has been on for five years and I've hauled rock, bricks, engines, trannies, diffs, etc. etc. ..... Other than a little graying it still is in great shape. I did peel a chunk up with a gooseneck hitch that wasn't high enough when I backed under it. The liner around it stayed intact for about a year when I finally took it back to the dealer to touch up that spot.

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