I have had my Canyon for about six weeks and I just had a Rhino Liner installed in my truck this morning. It took about three hours and my truck is already home. It looks great and I am very happy with it. In my area, both the Line-X and Rhino Liner are installed for $525, so the prices you were quoted are pretty good. You probably can't go wrong with either one.

 

I think that either company's liner will work great, and the prices seem competitive.

If I was looking at an aftermarket liner for these trucks, based on the many threads we have here on the topic, is will they remove the plastic plugs for the tie downs or spray over them, etc.

My factory job allows the plastic plugs to be removed and re-inserted, and I can still use the locations for installing tie downs, etc. A lot of the comments on aftermarket seem to revolve around this issue and I would suggest you check out those threads to get yourself up to date on possible issues.

Good luck and congrats!

 

Welcome GSU fan!


I don't recall the name of the lining material that was used in my new Colorado, but my wife recognized the name of it because it is used in cargo trailers for the same purpose and she works in sales at a cargo trailer company. The point I am trying to make is that there are more than just 2 good material suppliers in this field. The dealer where I bought my truck told me that they have used that provider for many years with no issues, so that worked for me. Mine cost $400 and looks fantastic.


Be sure to advise whoever you want to line your bed that you want the plugs removed. Enjoy your new truck !

 

I wouldn't base your decisions on what is in those two emails. One just has more information, and the other is basically just a price quote. I think Line-X is also sprayed on hot like this version of Rhino - the Line-X guy just doesn't explain that. Maybe the Line-X guy is busier and can't write such long emails!

I think you should do you own research on the products to see which you like best. A $28 difference isn't really enough to go with one over the other, if one is a better product for your needs. That being said, this is my first truck, and I did some research before getting the truck. There are some minor pro's and con's to each, but I couldn't really come up with a good reason to pick one over the other. In the end, my dealer ended up getting me a better price on a Line-X Premium liner than I could get on the Line-X standard one, so I went with that. They're both going to last a long time. If you put a cover on the bed, you're not going to have issues with fading, either.

The one thing I'd warn you about is that the Line-X is a bit rough. If you're thinking of using the bed for luggage and things like that, they could get scuffed up by the liner. You might want to get a rug of some sort to cover the bottom of the bed. Some people go with the BedRug mat. I went with this one instead Access Truck Bed Mat - Access Drop In Pickup Truck Bed Floor Liner from Access and really like it. It comes out easy, is easy on the knees, and was a lot cheaper than BedRug mat. (You can use the 20% off coupons they always have for the Access mat - but usually not on the BedRug.)

 

Neither is better than the other. You can't go wrong with either one. I know many with Line-X products and like it. I had a Rhino, liked it.

Rhino started the spray liner trend. Line-X copied it with alterations to not infringe on patent's. At the end of the day, you have a spray liner that will last you the course of your ownership, and beyond.

Each are equally as durable.

I can't remember the difference...I know there is one manufacturer out there (could be entirely different) that advertises a special procedure (heated chemical). That is an alteration that was required. The original formula composition creates heat. The altered chemicals do not, therefore it must be heated during application. Same end result, just a different way to get there.

 

Yeah, I've done a good bit of research on this, but no research is better than personal opinions and reviews of why one is better than the other, and the overwhelming response that I've received, is that neither is that much better than the other. So I really appreciate your input guys!

I think I will stick with the Rhinoliner, I like the fact that he makes sure to get 100% of the gloss off before applying the liner, so I think I'm gonna go with that one (as the other guy said he scuffed up the gloss it seems), and go from there.

Thanks again!

 

I would like to add that if you are wanting a certain thickness of your liner then make sure you tell the guy doing the spraying. Otherwise you may get a lot thinner job than you were expecting.
The guy that did mine said it would be 1/8" to 3/16" thick but the end result was a lot less. I guess he was never very good with fractions.

 

The Line-x will turn dull and white-ish looking from the sun within a year without the UV protection, which I believe is extra cost. We have a fleet of them and none look like they did right after they were sprayed. I have a factory sprayed Z71 and the quality is just nicer and the coating is a little smoother and not as thick as the aftermarket ones I have seen. From the ads you posted, the Rhino would be my choice. Talk to some owners that had their trucks done at both places.

 

That's interesting to read.
A coworker had a Line-X that appeared new for a longer period of time than my Rhino did. He did not have UV protectant, both of our liners were black.

I don't drive a show truck so I would not pay to UV protect a bed liner. It's going to get some sort of discoloration from average use.

 

I am in South FL. The sun here will destroy everything. We were not offered the UV option 1 1/2 years ago. Our beds really do look weathered. I am talking about 9 different trucks. My work truck was done in 2011 (new) and has never carried anything more than tires (without wheels) and a couple of ATVs. Line - X must have some complaints since they have added UV protection as an option. If you are ordering a new truck, you will be happier with the factory spray on bedliner. There is no comparison to the aftermarket products.and you get a free Bowtie or "GMC" emblem.

 

Over the years I've used both companies and have been happy with both of them. I just had my Colorado done with Line-X because they were able to get me in at a more convenient time. Price wise they were within $20.00 of each other.

 

I just traded in an 2002 Nissan Frontier 4x4 crew cab that had an original Line-X liner. It spent about 60% of the time with a tonneau cover installed and about 40% exposed to the sun and elements. One summer it was left uncovered all summer. The Line-X in my Frontier had some mild fading, but it was not horrible. The bed liner still looked really good when it was turned in for trade-in just this week. Based on my experience, I would have no problem recommending Line-X to anyone. Line-X does offer a ReNew overcoat that can bring back a heavily worn liner, but I never needed it. To be fair I did not haul extreme items in the bed, just the usual crap, "hey you have a truck, will you haul this oven for me?", etc... Based on my past experience, I went ahead and had Line-X sprayed in my new Colorado. It looks great.

 

After being skeptical and getting one myself, I'd recommend a Bullet Liner to anyone else. It's from the makers of Linex and supposedly better. Mine turned out beautifully and I have no complaints whatsover. Good price too!

 

Is there any confirmation of this spin-off product of Line-X aside from hearsay from a friend of a friend?

I suggest letting the product speak for itself. Withing knowing how it originated it's really not the best way to advertise.
The original comment states it is made of longer lasting materials....that's a bold statement for a new product release against a 15 y/o product.

Not trying to discredit the product, I have no knowledge of it other than what I read on the product page. But it's difficult to accurately promote a product with unknown history (or in this case no known history).

 

line x

i went through my dealer and got the line x for my 5ft z71 bed for 399.00 might be an option.

 

I have had Line-X for 10 years in my Collie. I'm guess I'll have to wait a little longer for it to turn white. I can not comment on the Rinoliner, but the Line-x is a great product. I haul all kinds of things in it. There is a Honda rear beam assembly (axle assembly) with springs, shocks, brake drums and other miscellaneous Honda parts in it right now.

 

I see what you're saying, but if that is the route we're going we'd need 15 years of results from the product then right? I guess hearsay is all anyone has to go on with products like this. But I've read things from F150 forums and Frontier forums and I haven't come across anyone saying anything bad about the product at all.

 

I'm looking a getting a spray in bed liner. Looking for suggestions on company ie: bullet spray, reflex, linex, rhino line. Also if I should go with a color matching or a black spray in. To me the color matching looks clean and I primarily will be having a cover on my truck. Looking for those too. Any suggestions?

 

Exact same question that I had, so thanks for posting!

 

No problem. Getting my rhino lining done today. I will post back a report once I got it done!

 

Anyone considering a drop in liner? They seem to be cheaper and the ones I have had in the past did not fade...

 

Personally don't care for them, but to each his own.

Do a search on LINER in the 2nd generation forum and I bet you get a few hits. We tend to start out talking about spray in bed liners and then the pros & cons for each style get debated.

Try this for starters.

http://coloradofans.com/forums/169-appearance-body/230705-spray-bed-liner.html

http://coloradofans.com/forums/169-appearance-body/230665-dee-zee-bed-mat.html

 

I may cant give some advice on this. Ive worked for rhink and line-x and prepped, masked, and sprayed them both. Ive also sprayed tuff liner and raptor liner.
Now I work for an oil field company spray the same concept of material. A poly type coating on foam. I actually use the same gun (glasscraft) I use to spray line-x with.
As far as rhino and line-x goes, they are practically the same. Same concept. Heated iso and resign sprayed thru a gun that mixes and comes out as a poly that cures within seconds. Line-x has a slightly stiffer texture whereas rhino is a hard softer. Ive seen more beds with rhino that have small nicks and hunks missing because it is a bit softer then line-x.
As far as dulling, they will both dull over time. Ive never seen one turn white, they fade some. Yes there is something called "rhino shine" that you brush on that brings back a shine.
I can try to answer any other questions you may have if you have any more.

 

about the only difference ive noticed is Rhino tends to be slicker over time and Line-X maintains its grippy nature.

 

I had Line-X in my 2008 Colorado and it worked out well ... fairly hard but grippy service stood up to abuse, faded a little bit after 6 years, but not objectionable. I got the factory spray-in liner on my 2015 Colorado ... the look and feel seem identical to the Line-X, perhaps slightly more even application and cleaner edges, but that it is only cosmetic. Time will tell how it will last, but I don't expect problems.

If I bought a truck off-the-lot without liner, I'd have no reservations about going with Line-X after the purchase. Neither would I have any hesitation to take a truck with the factory spray-in liner. I don't have any personal experience with Rhino, I guess it is a little softer than Line-X, but I've not heard anything bad.

Some dealers claim they can get spray-in liner done cheaper, but definitely check where they are taking it ... one local Chevy dealer mentioned taking their trucks to a Ziebart which would concern me without know more about the shop.

 

Yea I have come across many "off brand" or other brand liners, I guess from doing liners myself I always check one out when I get a chance, not to mention people mask them off differently and different shops. Just about every liner uses the same concept, resign and iso mixed to create a poly, biggest difference is how its applied. Like I said previously, it doesnt take much prep at all to get it to stick.
For me, I dont care which brand, as long as the thickness is decent, I wouldnt worry if it were me.
Some just like the softer, or stiffer, or more or less texture. Texture is typically in control of whoever is spraying. The texture is just standing back and overspraying. More over spray = more texture and less over spray is less texture typically.

 

Well I'm happy to report back today that on Thursday of last week it was put in, and it looks great.

One suggestion : Make sure they don't "Brand" the liner. I took the plastic emblem off, and it seems they used the rhino-lining stuff to actually line it. Make sure you get it without any branding!

That being said, I'm pretty happy with the work that was done. They did overspray a bit, but I called them up and he met me to take it off after hours (so A+customer service after realizing their mistake).

 

I've been looking into the Line-X vs Rhino. Rhino is closer in location and may be more convenient to me, so I'm thinking of going with them. I want more traction from sliding around more than anything. Not to thrilled with the drop in liner I got when I ordered the truck.