Paddy_SP Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Well, I'm pleased to say that my trip to Line-X this morning went very well - they treated the new bulkhead for my 110 Defender to a thorough coating of their truck-bed liner (both inside and out). The reason I went to such trouble is that we don't have any decent galvanisers in this end of the country, and as I'm using a new galved chassis, I'm determined to do what I can to minimise corrosion elsewhere. I'm also hoping that the coating will help to reduce engine/road noise. The finish will not be to everyone's taste, being a cross between wrinkle finish and orange peel. I like it though, which is what matters! Here are some photos: http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i207/Pad...lkheadFront.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i207/Pad...kheadFront2.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i207/Pad...ulkheadRear.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i207/Pad...lkheadRear2.jpg I'm afraid I can't give any prices as this was done as part of some joint ballistic-protection development work I'm doing with the company. If you'd like to know more, Line-X have dealers all over the country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brookers Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I like it , one question how do you plan to get a smooth finish on the paintwork areas, or are you going to get all the pannels finished with this stuff? Brookers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_SP Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 That's a very good question, and one which I don't have an answer to yet. I had thought about getting the whole vehicle done with it, but while I like the idea, suspect that it might cost a tad too much... I think I'll probably try polishing the coating back on the visible areas - if that doesn't work, I'll see if I can find a filler that is chemically compatible. Watch this space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Interesting, is it rubbery or plasticky in finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_SP Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 It's like a hard plastic - I'm told it takes 24 hours to harden fully though, so I'll be able to tell you more tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Interesting - looks like the kinda stuff ive been after for coating the inside of the d-lander. What pre-prep is needed to use it? Where are they based, mid devon is my part of the country... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblue110 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 they are in barnstable pretty sh** hot stuff used on a load of commercial load beds etc. not quite convinced on the finish used on a body panel but each to their own, will do the trick tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_SP Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Interesting - looks like the kinda stuff ive been after for coating the inside of the d-lander. What pre-prep is needed to use it?Where are they based, mid devon is my part of the country... As BigBlue said, they are based in Barnstaple, but there is a Line-X dealer in Cullompton too. If you'd like to come and see the finish, you'd be most welcome. I'm between Tiverton and South Molton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyv8 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 not trying to tiddle on your fire the bulkhead looks good but the bulkhead rots from the inside out doesnt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I like it. I think a whole vehicle painted like this would look really cool. Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 a guy in our club has a isuzu vehicross fully coated in it...apart from the roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_SP Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 not trying to tiddle on your fire the bulkhead looks good but the bulkhead rots from the inside out doesnt it Only if moisture can get in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Looks fine but there are a few Galvanizers local to you/us Exeter And Crediton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Personally I think it looks cool. I wouldn't bother painting over it, just paint the rest of the vehicle Bonatti grey. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Baldwin Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I know someone who had a 130 Hi-Cap loadbed done by Line X Cost £700 IIRC. He paid extra to have it colour matched to the body. Damned expensive but no denying it looked a quality job. FWIW. Lots of American owners coat their interiors with similar 'bedliner' products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I like the finish, and TBH, the amount of bulkhead that actually ends up showing to the outside world.... I would leave it as it is. These 'fenders are supposed to look rugged, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_SP Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Looks fine but there are a few Galvanizers local to you/usExeter And Crediton. I know people who work in the Crediton galvers, and as they're only just up the road from me, they'd have been ideally-placed for me. Sadly, having seen the standard of their galvanising, I wouldn't go near the place... I did check out the Exeter establishment too - there was a reason why they couldn't do it, but I can't remember what it was. The tank was too small, or they'd stopped doing it or something. The nearest place that was any good was, from memory, some 150+ miles away in the Welsh borders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_SP Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 I like the finish, and TBH, the amount of bulkhead that actually ends up showing to the outside world.... I would leave it as it is. That's my fall-back plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I think it looks good, if you were worried about corrosion nows the ideal time to waxoyl it, if you stand it upside down and tape over the holes you can literally fill it up, and in this weather it should flow nicely without faffing about with thinners, when your done just turn it the right way up and let it drain for a couple of days... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_SP Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 I think it looks good, if you were worried about corrosion nows the ideal time to waxoyl it, if you stand it upside down and tape over the holes you can literally fill it up, and in this weather it should flow nicely without faffing about with thinners, when your done just turn it the right way up and let it drain for a couple of days...Mike Many thanks - that's an excellent plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Its what I did with my bulkhead and my back door, Problem was I did them in winter and come the first sunny day of spring the excess decided to flow out over my dads drive I'd give it plenty of sun time to drain! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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