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06-04-2013, 11:40 PM
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Re: Project: DIY U-POL Raptor bedliner spray
Is there no heat involved?
I thought the line-x type liner was tough because it was sprayed out hot and cooled quickly and then of course because of the mixture.
I think you did a fantastic job, please dont misunderstand this post, I am just wondering since I would think that without the heat to possibly bond it to the metal it would chip off easier (especially those sections like the grill which sees alot of flying rocks and such)
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06-05-2013, 03:23 PM
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Re: Project: DIY U-POL Raptor bedliner spray
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Originally Posted by jsbihn
Is there no heat involved?
I thought the line-x type liner was tough because it was sprayed out hot and cooled quickly and then of course because of the mixture.
I think you did a fantastic job, please dont misunderstand this post, I am just wondering since I would think that without the heat to possibly bond it to the metal it would chip off easier (especially those sections like the grill which sees alot of flying rocks and such)
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Not sure on how linex is sprayed, but I can say some things I've read from other forums etc. Many people have stated even after 4-5 years of having the u-pol Raptor liner on that it has not chipped, faded or broken in any way. And this is from people who were actually using it in their pickup bed for hauling stuff, beating on it etc.
Lots of other people coat the inside of their jeeps and say it holds up very well. So since for us (hummer owners) using it for fenders, grills, bumpers, etc I think we can really expect it to hold up extremely well.
Aside from having a lifetime warranty from Linex I have yet to find any negatives of the Raptor liner vs having a professional linex job done. I havent read of anyone saying it's chipped without doing something out of the norm
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06-05-2013, 03:28 PM
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Re: Project: DIY U-POL Raptor bedliner spray
Adding picture of grill on the H2.
Friday I'm hoping to do:
brush guard, rear light guards, rear bumper, front bumper, front lower grill, roof rack rails, all fenders and side rocker bars.
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06-05-2013, 07:55 PM
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Re: Project: DIY U-POL Raptor bedliner spray
oh yeah that looks awesome!! Nice work!
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06-05-2013, 11:22 PM
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Re: Project: DIY U-POL Raptor bedliner spray
Very NICE pic.
Excellent reply BTW. Definitely makes sense when you put things in those terms.
Thanks
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06-06-2013, 12:29 PM
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Re: Project: DIY U-POL Raptor bedliner spray
accely, what prep work did you do before you sprayed the front grill? Thanks.
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06-06-2013, 04:55 PM
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Re: Project: DIY U-POL Raptor bedliner spray
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accely, what prep work did you do before you sprayed the front grill? Thanks.
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Front chrome grill (plastic with chrome paint) Since it's plastic/painted all you need to do is clean it with some wax/grease remover spray, wipe it off with a dry towel to remove any debris, then spray on a coat of adhesion promoter for plastics. I'm using the one U-POL recommended.. U-Pol 799 GRIP #4 U-POL Universal Adhesion Promoter. Then spray the raptor liner
For metal items such as the side steps:
I bought an electric sander ($100) and used 120grit paper to sand down the side steps until smooth, clean them with the wax/grease remover spray, wipe off any debri, then spray on a paint primer designed for bare metal UPOL recommends U-POL ACID#8 - ETCH PRIMER M.I.R. COMPLIANT, then spray the raptor liner.
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