Trouble with new spray in Liner

[jt1quik86]

My new 2500HD had spray in liner yesterday and today after sitting in the sun there are several spots where it has bubbled on the floor and the tailgate, the sides appear to be fine. Line-X dealer assures me he will make it right. Anyone else ever had such a problem and was it able to be fixed?

[mmayo]

I had no bubbles in mine. Make them fix it.

[blue2kzr2]

Sounds like a poor prep job...

[briano]

exactly, prep work was bad. if they don't do a light sanding on the paint in the bed then the spray on will not adhere to the metal very well and the result is bubbles.

 

I had Rhino lining done on my new truck recently and I love it, no bubbles or flaws that I can see.

 

good luck

[ToeJam]

Man, that is strange. This group loves to debate Rhino vs. LineX vs. the other brands, but none of us (that I remember reading about) have ever had that problem.

 

I might recommend talking to a different LineX installer. I think their guarantee is good anyplace, so going to a different place to have it fixed might help eliminate any "installer" problems.

[02 2500avalanche]

I do rhino liners for a living and the only thing that causes bubbles is the sweat dripping onto the bed while spraying it on or there being water or condinsation. It gets fairly hot in the suits we ware so sweating is a big issue. Usually while the bubbles are still fresh you can push them down and they will tack up and we will spray right over them but this all happens while spraying it. So basically it sounds like a poor prep job or someone not paying attension good engouh to catch the bubble while they form.

 

Alex

[sonjaab]

I LOVE my drop in liner !

[fiver]

I agree with 02-2500 Avalanche. If the applicator is not careful while doing the prep work, sweat will cause the bubbles. Possibly a bad prep job and not cleaning the bed after the sanding prep. If the bed is not cleaned properly after the sanding, the material may not stick at those locations. Line-x will stand behind their product. Return for repairs.

[jt1quik86]

The guys at LineX fixed my liner after it had bubbled. Had to remove the whole thing and start over. It is so much nicer than any of the drop ins I have ever seen.

[Black02Silverado]

I have Speed Liner and so far so good after three years. It about made me cry when I say them take 20 grit sand paper to my fresh new truck bed.

 

It's all in the prep work.