bed liner/undercoating

[logboom]

Howdee--I'm new to this forum and a proud new owner of a 2003 Tundra SR-5 TRD. Black with tan interior. Man--i gotta tell you---I love this truck!! I now have 470 miles on it.
My question:
1) What's the best bedliner? Armothane,Rhino or Linex?
2) Do I need to undercoat this truck? The dealer did the whell wells, but since i work near the salt water--I'm thinking a good full undercoat would be in order.

Thanks.

[lkpham13]

I have Rhino on my 2001 Tundra. Definitely better than any drop-in. They're easier to patch if you have any tear. It's worth the money in the long run. Can't help on the undercoating.

[TundraToy01]

I have a LineX sprayon bed liner that I have been very happy with on my 01 Tundra.The liner has held up to gravel,sand,dirt,manure,just powerwash and it looks new.

If your looking for an undercoating for corrosion protection(you mention salt water) Waxoyl has proven effective for 50 years in Europe.I learned about it looking to preserve some cars I restored and my new at the time 01 Toy.I live in the snow belt and the State uses salt on the roads.Waxoyl isnt like the ashphalt/tar like products that look great at first but dry out in a few years.Waxoyl is a petroleum based product that once heated,sprays like a liquid and then sets up as a thin,self healing coating(kindoff golden in color).It penetrates into nooks and crannies unlike the tar products.I highly reccomend it.

http://www.northwestimportparts.com/

[MacBedliner]

Originally Posted by logboom

1) What's the best bedliner? Armothane,Rhino or Linex?

That's a great question I wish people would ask more often. The answer? Yes.

There are probably 20 recognizable dealers in bedliners-- Rhino Linings, Line-X, Armorthane, Ameraguard/Armaguard, Arma Coatings, Ultimate Linings, Extreme Liners, Permatech, Toff, Speedliner... and nearly all of these "Brand Names" purchase their chemicals from the exact same manufacturer. How they differ is what they do outside of their product. Some brands support their shops better, some offer more marketing, some have lower costs. But in the end, the quality of your bedliner will come down to two things-- how well the shop sets up its equipment, and how good the person is spraying. It is more important to find a shop that does good work than finding one who supports a particular brand.

Don't pay any attention to show vehicles or samples of the liners-- everyone will calibrate their machines perfectly and work hard to make these look perfect. Ideally, you could find an average guy who walked in with his truck and got it sprayed three years ago. If the color and thickness is consistent with straight, even edges and no sign of peeling or fading, you've found a shop that does quality work. Unfortunately, finding that guy is very difficult. I'd suggest asking around your area an on forums such as this.

Good luck with your hunting,

Mac

[MyTundra]

I also have the Line-X liner and no complaints at all.