Line-X next week... Any tips on what to look out for?

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heefageLA

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Im having the Line-X premium sprayed in my bed next week. Guy quoted me at $550 installed, and that sounds like a reasonable price so I set the date.

I know I want the bed bolts removed before they spray. know I want the tailgate access panel removed as well. I know I want the gap between the tailgate and bed sprayed. And then make sure they get any rust removed... Am I missing anything?
 

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I pulled all the plugs and puck covers on mine before the Line-x. They were tough to get back in but got it done. Also pulled the in-bed trailer hookup off so they did not need to touch it. They also removed the tailgate access and sprayed it separately, otherwise it would never come off.
 
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Went looking for the bed bolts and they weren't there!

All I have is two small plugs on the driver side on the floor of the bed, and two bigger ones against the back wall.
 

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make sure it doesnt look maple syrup dripping between the bed and the cab......mine looked like crap and made them fix it
 

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If it was me I'd go to his shop and check out some of his completed work and if possible talk to one or two of his previous customers and see if they give a good recommendation, in addition to the other suggestions
Jay
 

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All of these applications, the single most important thing is prep. Just like painting. one cannot skimp on the prep.

They must sand and scuff up, every single part, for the compounds to adhere.
Simply scratching up the finish is not goign to cut and will cause problems later.
Yes, Lifetime Warranty.
Dont; care, I don;t want to bring it back unless you strip her bare and give me a complete DO-Over, which they will balk at.

Otherwise, it looks like crap because some places is gping to be blended in and thicker, not stick as well and cause further issues, down the road.
 

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I have had 3 pickups sprayed with Line-X
1999 Chey 1500
2009 Dodge Ram 1500
2016 Ram 1500

They remove the tailgate to spray the bed
They remove the tailgate inspection cover

They pulled or covered anything that you do not want sprayed

I would have liked that they could have sprayed over the rails, but that would take a lot of extra body work

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I have had 3 pickups sprayed with Line-X
1999 Chey 1500
2009 Dodge Ram 1500
2016 Ram 1500

They remove the tailgate to spray the bed
They remove the tailgate inspection cover

They pulled or covered anything that you do not want sprayed

I would have liked that they could have sprayed over the rails, but that would take a lot of extra body work

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This look professionally done sir. I only hope these local guys do this good of a job. Not to mention they want $799+tx for it and I have a brand new truck.
 
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I have had 3 pickups sprayed with Line-X
1999 Chey 1500
2009 Dodge Ram 1500
2016 Ram 1500

They remove the tailgate to spray the bed
They remove the tailgate inspection cover

They pulled or covered anything that you do not want sprayed

I would have liked that they could have sprayed over the rails, but that would take a lot of extra body work

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Spray the rails with some Raptor bed liner , you can get it in a can ready to go ... just scuff the plastic, use some adhesive promoter and spray the raptor bedliner ... I am going to be spraying mine pretty soon ...
 

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Right now, they have jacked up prices
Just like car agencies are jacking up prices for 6 year old Vehicles

supply & demand
 

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My Rhino-Lining came out perfect on my new Warlock. Prep is the key, I looked at a few of the Vehicles in mid job and approved of all the prep work being done.
 
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