Date:         Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:52:14 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: bed liner
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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Rust hider, yes. Future body repair? No. Removal? Not likely. Resale value? Nice paint is always better. 

Sounds like a permanent scourge, not solution. 

I would think that a clear bra or nicely applied wide "helicopter tape" would provide great protection without these drawbacks. 

Chris.

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Dnia Apr 25, 2011 o godz. 21:25 Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> OK..I like the texture, BUT  seems like it could also be a rust-hider. Saw

> WIS plates, so I would think it would be a good preventative effort. I also
> want to paint the bra on.  I live in TX and mosty rocks and javelinas to
> worrry about.  I do not want to go that far up the sides, but all in all...I
> think a very cost effective and attractive addition. Thanks.  May want to
> talk to you  more later if that's OK.   Really nice mod IMO. Thanks.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 7:31 PM, Larry Himli <lhimli@aol.com> wrote:
> 
>> Here are photos of my efforts.  I bought a Herculiner kit that comes with a
>> gallon of liner (used 1/2), two roller pads, coarse pad,one roller and 2"

>> paint brush.  Liner comes in red, gray or black.  It is very easy to
>> apply....you first rough up the surface with a coarse pad then paint in
>> areas inaccessible with roller then apply first coat with roller.  Wait four
>> hours and apply second coat.  If you wait longer you will have to roughen

>> the first coat with coarse pad.  You mush be careful not to get on other
>> surfaces because it is tough to get off.  WEAR rubber gloves or you will be
>> cleaning it off your fingers for days.  I think it looks real nice and it

>> seems to be very hard.
>> 
>> 
>> https://picasaweb.google.com/larryhimli/VanagonTruckBedLined?authkey=Gv1sRgCK6r7q-gr-2JUQ
>>