Has anyone completely Line-X'ed their 100? Or sprayed the Kevlar o the whole truck? I am contemplating a LX, and needs something to cover the outside... thinking I just spray the whole thing in bedliner/kevlar.
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If you do it, make sure you get the good stuff that won't fade. It looks so ugly when it turns grey after UV exposure.
Personally, I think it looks best when it's applied at the lower level, like a gravel guard. Some pics here in the 80 series forum.
Personally, I think it looks best when it's applied at the lower level, like a gravel guard. Some pics here in the 80 series forum.
Actual Line-X would cost a fortune to apply to an entire vehicle.
....personally, I'd do some PlastiDip type coating. It's available in rattlecans and is DIY friendly. The best part is that you can remove it later on (without damaging the underlying paint) when you come to your senses and realize what a horrible idea this was!!!
With Line-X, I also be concerned with the applied thickness and the way it would affect door gaps, hood gaps, etc. Seems like you could end up with a bunch of issues afterward.
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I'd rather get a cheap maaco paint job myself.
If that thing is that ugly I don't think I would buy it.
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I disagree and here's why - if you're a good negotiator then bad paint condition is a good point to use to talk the price down. In some cases wayyy down if you know what you're talking about. Start describing the respray process and how much it will cost to spray it the original color (even if you don't intend to). A respray can cost thousands. Take the money you save from talking the seller down and do another fully Line-X'd 100 series! I doubt there's a single person on this forum who wouldn't want to see another one especially if you choose a color no one else has. I say do it!
Edit: But yes, check out @duggy and his bada** SAS conversion desert tan bedliner 100 series for inspiration Duggy's Build Thread: 1998 Land Cruiser #SAS100
Edit: But yes, check out @duggy and his bada** SAS conversion desert tan bedliner 100 series for inspiration Duggy's Build Thread: 1998 Land Cruiser #SAS100
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To me the weight i ms negligible.
Say it adds 75lbs (I have no idea what it would add)
75 pounds to a 6000lb vehicle doesn't really matter in my eyes....
Say it adds 75lbs (I have no idea what it would add)
75 pounds to a 6000lb vehicle doesn't really matter in my eyes....
I have done two 80 series 100% in Monstaliner-Liner...WWII OD Green.
Still have both. One is 4 years in and sits out 24/7/365. Minimal fade.
Still have both. One is 4 years in and sits out 24/7/365. Minimal fade.
LineX has a new product for automotive surfaces- more color options, and is UV stable.
KRice- Regarding the weight- by its self, yeah not a big deal. Considering when you have recover gear, and heavy steel on both ends, the sides, underneath and drawers in the back ( with stock gears), every 50-100lb decision starts to add up.
I got a quote yesterday for $1,900 to spray my entire LX. I may end up just going monstaliner, Al's, or Upol Raptor liner on a DIY. If you have the extra vehicle and time to dedicate to proper prep....the DIY is easy and turns out quite well. Do some searching on here and you tube.
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DIY the Monstaliner. It's almost dummy-proof if you prep correctly.
Also, I always get questions about how much weight it adds. It doesn't add much weight. The shipping weight of the 2 gallons to me was 25 pounds which includes rollers, tape, and other misc items.
Also, I always get questions about how much weight it adds. It doesn't add much weight. The shipping weight of the 2 gallons to me was 25 pounds which includes rollers, tape, and other misc items.
It really isn't very heavy. I had my bike frame sprayed years ago. Once I put it back together there was no noticeable weight difference. Maybe 8ozs.
Having said that.....I would never do it to a vehicle. I did it to my bike so it never gets beat up and people don't think about stealing it when it is chained outside of anyplace.
