Bedliner, what type and where to get it

[Diamondpilot]

The instructions for that Raptor kit on e-bay says it requires 8 CFM at 50-60 psi to apply. How critical is the CFM requirement? My compressor says it produces 6.3 CFM at 40 psi and 5 CFM at 90 psi. Could I get by with about 6.0 CFM at 50 psi?? I will be redoing my trailer this Spring and this thread has me thinking about using the truck bed liner vs paint, though I'd still sand it down and prime it first.

I am noy sure but my compressor is just a 30 gallon vertical job. Its 5hp I think and is a Husky from Home Depot so maybe you can look it up and compare the specs to yours

Chris

 

[puckgrinder85]

I dont know what kind of quality you're looking for but this is what I used in my new truck:

Welcome to Liner Xtreeme

Its a spray in type liner, you add rubber crumb to give you texture while mixing everything together. Its some tough **** and was rock hard in my truck in a few days. I'll be using it again when I find the need for sure. So far its been good on the UV resistance. If you do go with it make sure to cover anything you dont want it on because it can get messy. You basically use a hopper gun from harbor freight, mix the two compounds together and the rubber crumb and spray it on within about 20 minutes as its starts curing! I would wear a painters suit and goggles/ gloves too. I ruined a shirt and a pair of pants.

The best part is you mix in your amount of rubber to dictate how rough a texture you want.

 

[Diamondpilot]

The nice thing about the Raptor Kit is you will not make a mess. Mask off the truck and spray. No special clothes, mask, ect. I just wear rubber gloves.

I drape plastic over the entire truck and go. It is nice to have a helper. I do it in my grass when the wind is light.

Chris

 

[strum456]

I would put the bed liner over epoxy primer NOT por-15. Epoxy is designed to be used this way.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I would put the bed liner over epoxy primer NOT por-15. Epoxy is designed to be used this way.

Actually all the ones I have done want you to sand lightly first. We use a wire wheel in a grinder for the tough areas and Scotch Bright on the rest then degrease with a automotive paint prep.

Chris

 

[strum456]

For those of you with experience with the Raptor bedlner products, how do you think it would work for painting an equipment trailer? I'm thinking about sandblasting and freshening up my equipment trailer this summer. If I do so I will be using POR15 for the 2 base coats, but they recommend a top coat for UV protection. It would seem like POR 15 base coats coupled with a durable bedliner top coat might be the best of both worlds. Do you guys think enough bedliner for an 8 foot bed would be enough for a 20 foot deckover equipment trailer? I'm not planning on taking up the decking as it is in excellent shape except for 2 boards on the beaver tail which I will replace. I just want to freshen up the exposed metal. Thanks

My suggestion is for media blasted steel.

 

[Lt CHEG]

So do you guys think it best to just sandblast and then apply the raptor bedliner, sandblast apply primer and then apply the raptor before the primer fully cures or sandblast, apply primer, sand primer after it cures and then put on the raptor? I was thinking POR15 first because it' supposed to be an excellent rust proofing that will accept any top coat before it fully hardens. Do you think the raptor has enough rust resistance on its own? Thanks

 

[JJZ 109]

Actually all the ones I have done want you to sand lightly first. We use a wire wheel in a grinder for the tough areas and Scotch Bright on the rest then degrease with a automotive paint prep.

Chris

I scuffed my truck bed up with some 220, then wiped the dust out of it with paint thinner. I did it in the garage to avoid any issues with the breeze. Quite a strong smell so I did wear a respirator. Just something from Lowe's, nothing super expensive. I masked the truck off where necessary and shot it.
As far as compressor, mine is also a Lowe's special. 5.5 HP, 22 gallon. 6.5 SCFM @ 40 psi and 5.1 @ 90. It worked just fine.
If you're looking for rust inhibition, it probably wouldn't hurt to clean it up as you had planned and prime. Let the primer cure, then scuff it up and hit with Raptor.

 

[Diamondpilot]

So do you guys think it best to just sandblast and then apply the raptor bedliner, sandblast apply primer and then apply the raptor before the primer fully cures or sandblast, apply primer, sand primer after it cures and then put on the raptor? I was thinking POR15 first because it' supposed to be an excellent rust proofing that will accept any top coat before it fully hardens. Do you think the raptor has enough rust resistance on its own? Thanks

I think I would prime and sand personally.

Chris

 

[CHDinCT]

I am noy sure but my compressor is just a 30 gallon vertical job. Its 5hp I think and is a Husky from Home Depot so maybe you can look it up and compare the specs to yours

Chris

Is it this one - 120 volt? 30-Gal. Cast Iron Portable Electric Air Compressor-VT6315 at The Home Depot

If so, it has a bit more CFMs than mine but not the 8 CFM that the Raptor product spec's, so mine might work too. Also, Todd's compressor has almost the same spec's as mine and worked for him, so it's probably worth a shot.