Txhemirt
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is their a significant difference in either of these 2 that I should be concerned about. Most what I have read is that it really depends on prep and how it’s applied. Any opinions?
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Anyone know how to get warranty service on a LineX truck?
Bought truck in WA with dealer installed LineX (option) and now live in SC and need some spots repaired.
10+ years ago, I would say Line-X without a doubt. Nowadays, Rhino Liner has closed the gap pretty good. On paper, Line-X has the spec and fade resistance numbers. Real world use, only the most extreme abuser would be impacted on the durability difference between the two products.
You will also find that in some regions, the local Line-X dealers will vary wildly on their pricing as many seem to take the customer base for granted. My last two spray in liners have been Rhino and I have been happy with them in all regard and felt it was worth the price paid.
I glad you're happy with Rhino, but you're assessment is not correct. Rhino has not closed the gap at all. As a matter of fact, Pierre Gagnon (president of Rhino) has taken Rhino a completely different direction. Rhino is trying to enter the industrial coatings world and Rhino bought a concrete company. Generally, Rhino has significantly less to do with the truck industry today. On the other hand, LINE-X is all about the truck industry. They bought Ground Effects Limited (who installs the factory bedliners for Ram, Ford, and Chevy) and they started their own line of truck accessories (Truck Gear by LINE-X).
Regarding the truck bedliner products specifically, Rhino isn't remotely close to the strength and durability of the LINE-X products or even other brands like Bullet (400 psi tear strength). I have many of the technical data sheets from Rhino, LINE-X, and Bullet which you can also get if you ask for them. Rhino are better than they were 20 years ago, but they have yet to bring their products to today's standards.
Bullet is a bit of a mystery. In 2015, Accella bought Burtin Polymer Labs which is mostly a foam business but also has Bullet. Carlisle Companies bought Accella in 2017. Carlisle is not active in the automotive industry, so it's a mystery as to what they will do with Bullet.
is their a significant difference in either of these 2 that I should be concerned about. Most what I have read is that it really depends on prep and how it’s applied. Any opinions?