Rustoleum Truck bed Liner Spray

[Agent]

Anyone have any expereince with it? I'm hoping to be able to actually start work on my front bumper this week, but I still haven't decided how to finish it. I saw this stuff at Lowe's and thought it might be a good way to go.

FWIW, I've searched and understand why some don't like truck bed liner on bumpers, sliders, etc. What about some sort of heavy duty paint? Maybe engine block paint or tractor paint?

 

[scottagnew101]

I have not tried the rustoleum brand but have NEVER had any luck with much of the others. For the cost, the herculiner is pretty decent. Just remember to do at least 2 coats if not 3.

If you try to rustoleum let me know how it goes.

Good luck on the build.

 

[Ataraxia]

Rustoleum (AKA tremclad) is good. the prep is important. they actually recommend a slightly rusted surface. I used it on my bumpers i built and it's super strong even with some impacts. only peeling where i didn't let the metal rust a bit.

 

[Agent]

Rustoleum (AKA tremclad) is good. the prep is important. they actually recommend a slightly rusted surface. I used it on my bumpers i built and it's super strong even with some impacts. only peeling where i didn't let the metal rust a bit.

Interesting. Got any pics? My concern with powdercoating and truck bed liner is the peeling.

If I can find a tough paint that won't get scrapped off by brush, etc I'd go that route. I just refinished my ladder with Rustoleum satin black spray and while it looks nice, it doesn't seem to be particularly durable. Thats what got me thinking about truck bed liner again.

 

[LRflip]

Im doing the inside of my truck soon but, Ive really got my heart set on finding something tan colored. Let me know if anybody finds anything...

 

[Ataraxia]

Interesting. Got any pics? My concern with powdercoating and truck bed liner is the peeling.

If I can find a tough paint that won't get scrapped off by brush, etc I'd go that route. I just refinished my ladder with Rustoleum satin black spray and while it looks nice, it doesn't seem to be particularly durable. Thats what got me thinking about truck bed liner again.

Sorry the pic is not a close up. the finish was supposed to be semi-gloss, so it kinda matches the factory trim. To me, the finish came out pretty much perfect. I used a small foam roller and put on a few coats. Almost a year and the factory paint on the roller fairlead is already fucking rusting while the bumper looks like it was painted a week ago. the finish is no worse than powdercoat, and it's finish definitely look sjust as good as any "off the shelf" bumper you can buy. The beauty is, you can retouch it any time.

the product in a can is just not the same as the roll on stuff. When I roll it, it goes on fat and resembles a plastic dipped quality to it. Litteraly takes like a month to fully cure, but it's tough as hell when done right... meaning, alow the metal to get some surface rust before painting or it will peel off like a regular rattle can shitty ass paint job.

i sound like i sell the shit...

 

[roverMc]

Rustoleum (AKA tremclad) is good. the prep is important. they actually recommend a slightly rusted surface. I used it on my bumpers i built and it's super strong even with some impacts. only peeling where i didn't let the metal rust a bit.

Instead of rusting it, use 100 grit or 120 grit sand paper to give the paint a surface to cling to. I used Rhino liner brush on and it worked well.

 

[Agent]

Sorry the pic is not a close up. the finish was supposed to be semi-gloss, so it kinda matches the factory trim. To me, the finish came out pretty much perfect. I used a small foam roller and put on a few coats. Almost a year and the factory paint on the roller fairlead is already fucking rusting while the bumper looks like it was painted a week ago. the finish is no worse than powdercoat, and it's finish definitely look sjust as good as any "off the shelf" bumper you can buy. The beauty is, you can retouch it any time.

the product in a can is just not the same as the roll on stuff. When I roll it, it goes on fat and resembles a plastic dipped quality to it. Litteraly takes like a month to fully cure, but it's tough as hell when done right... meaning, alow the metal to get some surface rust before painting or it will peel off like a regular rattle can shitty ass paint job.

i sound like i sell the shit...

Nice job!

Where did you buy the stuff? I know Lowe's has the Rustoleum in a spray can, but I don't about the roll on stuff.

Also, how long did you let it dry before you mounted your bumper?

 

[Ataraxia]

Instead of rusting it, use 100 grit or 120 grit sand paper to give the paint a surface to cling to. I used Rhino liner brush on and it worked well.

Normally we sandblast every surface before paint, but this stuff is "rust paint". it's made to adhere to corroded surfaces. Rhrino liner is way to soft for bumpers imho. can you even re-touch rhino liner without it looking like ass?


Agent, after a day or two, it will be dry to the touch, but you can dig your nail into it very easily. I was very impatient and put the bumper on after like 4 days.

I bought it at homedepot. Lowes has it too.
1gal = 28 bux

 

[roverMc]

Rhrino liner is way to soft for bumpers imho. can you even re-touch rhino liner without it looking like ass?
1gal = 28 bux

I had some rhino left over and put it on my frame as rust proofing...3 years ago and it's still there. The only place that I've seen it have a problem is one plastic surfaces.

 

[Agent]

Thanks for all the info guys. I'm also gonna checkout Tractor Supply and see what sort of paints they have.