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Posted by: bob91403 Oct 13 2004, 06:49 PM
I was considering having my rocker panels and valances sprayed with rhino lining. Kind of figured the texture would go well with the roof and the sail panel vinyl. And, at the same time, preserve the finish and prevent rust. Anybody done this?
Posted by: i love porsche Oct 13 2004, 06:52 PM
just dont get it on your hootus 
Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 13 2004, 07:01 PM
do the engine bay. that would be cool. bumper tops and other stuff could be cool
Posted by: bob91403 Oct 13 2004, 07:05 PM
I'm married. And as any married man can tell you, I can't get it on my hootus, my wife keeps it in her purse.
Posted by: Mueller Oct 13 2004, 07:07 PM
i think it is a bad idea, it's heavy, and due to the texture, very hard to keep clean and consistant in color...it's great for the bed of a pickup truck (my truck has it)
Posted by: bob91403 Oct 13 2004, 07:10 PM
i think it is a bad idea, it's heavy, and due to the texture, very hard to keep clean and consistant in color...it's great for the bed of a pickup truck (my truck has it)
I kind of figured black would hold up. They can do different thicknesses.
Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 13 2004, 07:42 PM
excellent idea!
Posted by: bob91403 Oct 13 2004, 08:08 PM
Sounds like a good use. Cut vibration and sound without much weight.
Posted by: Howard Oct 13 2004, 08:14 PM
Have F/G bumpers on Suzi, but wanted more stock look with 'rubber' bumper pads. Used this, they came out fine, so did my rockers and valences.
The Good: Cyano base (super glue/POR15) so absolutely sticks and rustproofs if you do both sides. Covers fairly large imperfections.
The Bad: 10 feet away is OK, but when you get really close it doesn't look like original. UV fading, but armorall takes care of that. And REALLY, don't get it anywhere you don't want it, and don't ask me how I know.
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Posted by: Howard Oct 13 2004, 08:15 PM
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Posted by: Howard Oct 13 2004, 08:17 PM
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Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 13 2004, 08:17 PM
cost????
and what did you do with that black spolier since you did the GT thing?????
Posted by: bob91403 Oct 13 2004, 08:29 PM
I like it Howard. A lot more durable than paint. Won't chip.
Posted by: Howard Oct 13 2004, 08:32 PM
Herculiner is the product I used. Like $90 for the one gallon kit. Plenty to do a 914. Comes with a coarse rollers (don't use anything else). http://www.herculiner.com/
Have both spoilers. Black one is still on car. PM me if you want one.
Posted by: Howard Oct 13 2004, 08:35 PM
And I would buy the roll on kit again. Usually at Pep Boys or such. Cheaper than the spray on, I'm sure, and it's really easy to do.
Posted by: Lawrence Oct 13 2004, 08:49 PM
Now that's funny.
I've seen the 75/76 bumpers done with this kind of lining. Unfortunately for the owner, it didn't come out as well as he'd like.
I'd really like to see Howard's car. From the pictures it looks like it came out very nice.
This stuff is pretty indestructible... so be sure. It's probably a one-way path.
-Rusty
Posted by: scott thacher Oct 13 2004, 09:08 PM
i did my trunk with the stuff ( the pep boys stuff )but soon discovered it scraps up pretty easily, i was going to do my engine bay in it to but because of the scraping problem i did not. i wound up using a rubberized undercoating, because it deadins sound very well. but i want to remove it because it makes the engine bay even darker than black paint.
scott
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Posted by: Qarl Oct 13 2004, 09:08 PM
I wonder if this would be a good texture for the targa tops????
Posted by: bob91403 Oct 13 2004, 09:13 PM
scott
Yeah, I'm not sure the Herculiner is tough enough. That's why I thought the Rhino lining might fare better. They do use it for truckbeds.
Posted by: SirAndy Oct 13 2004, 09:15 PM
i had it on my car when i bought it, rockers, spoilers and both trunks.
the stuff sucks and didn't serve any purpose, i got rid of it when the car was sandblasted and i haven't missed it since ...
Andy
Posted by: Jake Raby Oct 13 2004, 09:20 PM
Use "Line-X" instead of Rhino.
I have engine bays on all my cars shot with it, as well as my entire 1949 Willys Jeep, and even some farm implements.
It goes on under high temperature and high pressure and laughs at Rhino liner.... I have used both.
Posted by: bob91403 Oct 13 2004, 09:23 PM
I have engine bays on all my cars shot with it, as well as my entire 1949 Willys Jeep, and even some farm implements.
It goes on under high temperature and high pressure and laughs at Rhino liner.... I have used both.
Thanks Jake. I will definitly check that out.
Posted by: Brett W Oct 13 2004, 10:17 PM
I did a friend of mine's car with 3M Rocker Schutz. We did the rear trunk and both fiberglass bumpers. Then painted Body color. Looks really good. If I can get him to actually post some pics and join the club I can show everyone what it looked like.
Posted by: gregrobbins Oct 13 2004, 10:59 PM
Lots of info about folks using bed liner for their tops on the Yahoo site. Most seem quite happy and feel they are getting a near original look. Take a look:
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Posted by: tod914 Oct 13 2004, 11:02 PM
Howard,
What color is your car in the photo? Really looks great!
Posted by: Howard Oct 14 2004, 09:51 AM
What color is your car in the photo? Really looks great!
Thanks. 2003 VW 'mellow yellow'. It's as close as I could get to the faded yellow on my old 1600super.
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