TrekboxX
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Hey all. Looks like this has turned into a group buy thread for a tailgate cover to replace that nasty old carpet. I'm open to material choices, but my go-to would be to use the Richlite material I use for the cutting boards in my systems now. It's much better looking and way more rigid than HDPE. It's washable and sandable if it starts to get too beat up. Here's a shot that shows the material. What say you, Mud members?
EDIT- Let's shoot for a retail of $200 plus shipping, including hardware. For those interested, PM me (or state in thread) with your verbal commitment to purchase IF you like the final product and it's price- I won't hold you to it if it doesn't turn out like you envisioned. If we get enough guys interested (let's say 20) I'll make a prototype and take photos for you to approve. Then we'll do the group buy.
Add any requests/opinions in the thread such as material, attachment, embellishments, etc.
EDIT- 2-16-17: Ok, we're getting things narrowed down. We're looking a $200 for LINE-X coated Baltic Birch in black, tan, or gray, other colors will be a $35 upcharge. $240 will get you a Richlite surface. We'd need 6 buyers per color. Color is up to you guys, but I'd recommend looking at the R50 (what I use now for my cutting boards), Slate, or Black Diamond. More info can be found at their website here:
heritage - Richlite
and
northwest - Richlite
Edit- Gatorstep is off the table pending more interest. For now we will have snap-on padded covers. They will work with both materials. They will add 1/2"-3/8" thickness.
All of these options will be direct bolt-on. Please PM me or add to thread with your material preference and first and second color choice. Also, embellishments such as drip grooves, cupholder recesses, etc., can all be done, but again we need a consensus. Please indicate what you preference would be and whether you'd be ok with just a flat surface (my preference for ease of cleaning).
These prices can go down if we get a large number of buyers for one of the options. I'll do everything I can to get you guys the best price.
COLORS: Below are some photos that show LINE-X in tan, gray and black, as well as Richlite in Grays Harbor, Slate, Black Diamond, and R50. The Slate and Black Diamond look absolutely identical. They are a very dark gray/black. The Grays Harbor is a touch lighter but seems to have a tiny more warmth to it. I personally would do R50 or Black with a tan or gray interior.
Edit #367: I am concerned about the durability of the Gatorstep. It was easily damaged by dragging a key across it (firmly). More info to come, but for now I'm adding pics of the colors below(maxed for this post). I think the Almond looks best with tan interiors and Shark Fin for gray interiors.
See post #266 on pg 14 for pics of black Richlite cover and padded cover.
Member choices: Please let me know if this is not correct!
@perrobravo - R50, cover? *PAID*
@Bandit - Gray LINE-X *PAID*
@fireball - Black Richlite *PAID*
@gwatts - R50 *PAID*
@Mr Snappy - R50 *PAID*
@staggrlee - Black Richlite *PAID*
@wngrog - R50 *PAID*
@ntsaint - Tan LINE-X *PAID*
@pbr streetgang - R50 *PAID*
@guardcompany Tan LINE-X *PAID*
@colofj62 - R50 *PAID*
@crimsonaudio - Black Richlite, Black cover *PAID*
@Mark Gavin - Gray LINE-X *PAID*
@SierraWheeler - Tan LINE-X, Black cover *PAID*
@montegofd3s - Tan LINE-X, Black cover *PAID*
@Visceral - Black Richlite *PAID*
FL - Tan LINE-X
KU - Black Richlite *PAID*
KA - R50 *PAID*
@Hayes - Tan LINE-X, Tan cover *PAID*
@WingNutLG - Tan LINE-X, Tan cover *PAID*
DH - Gray LINE-X *PAID*
@Pilot25Cruiser - R50 *PAID*
@tedzap - R50
@mrbigboy - Tan LINE-X *PAID*
@SmoothLC - R50 *PAID*
JC
@3D FJ - Tan LINE-X *PAID*
@Captramrod01 - Gray LINE-X *PAID*
@slider35 - Black Richlite *PAID*
@Mike6158 - Tan LINE-X
@Thunder90 - Black Richlite - *PAID*
RD - Black LINE-X *PAID*
EDIT- Let's shoot for a retail of $200 plus shipping, including hardware. For those interested, PM me (or state in thread) with your verbal commitment to purchase IF you like the final product and it's price- I won't hold you to it if it doesn't turn out like you envisioned. If we get enough guys interested (let's say 20) I'll make a prototype and take photos for you to approve. Then we'll do the group buy.
Add any requests/opinions in the thread such as material, attachment, embellishments, etc.
EDIT- 2-16-17: Ok, we're getting things narrowed down. We're looking a $200 for LINE-X coated Baltic Birch in black, tan, or gray, other colors will be a $35 upcharge. $240 will get you a Richlite surface. We'd need 6 buyers per color. Color is up to you guys, but I'd recommend looking at the R50 (what I use now for my cutting boards), Slate, or Black Diamond. More info can be found at their website here:
heritage - Richlite
and
northwest - Richlite
Edit- Gatorstep is off the table pending more interest. For now we will have snap-on padded covers. They will work with both materials. They will add 1/2"-3/8" thickness.
All of these options will be direct bolt-on. Please PM me or add to thread with your material preference and first and second color choice. Also, embellishments such as drip grooves, cupholder recesses, etc., can all be done, but again we need a consensus. Please indicate what you preference would be and whether you'd be ok with just a flat surface (my preference for ease of cleaning).
These prices can go down if we get a large number of buyers for one of the options. I'll do everything I can to get you guys the best price.
COLORS: Below are some photos that show LINE-X in tan, gray and black, as well as Richlite in Grays Harbor, Slate, Black Diamond, and R50. The Slate and Black Diamond look absolutely identical. They are a very dark gray/black. The Grays Harbor is a touch lighter but seems to have a tiny more warmth to it. I personally would do R50 or Black with a tan or gray interior.
Edit #367: I am concerned about the durability of the Gatorstep. It was easily damaged by dragging a key across it (firmly). More info to come, but for now I'm adding pics of the colors below(maxed for this post). I think the Almond looks best with tan interiors and Shark Fin for gray interiors.
See post #266 on pg 14 for pics of black Richlite cover and padded cover.
Member choices: Please let me know if this is not correct!
@perrobravo - R50, cover? *PAID*
@Bandit - Gray LINE-X *PAID*
@fireball - Black Richlite *PAID*
@gwatts - R50 *PAID*
@Mr Snappy - R50 *PAID*
@staggrlee - Black Richlite *PAID*
@wngrog - R50 *PAID*
@ntsaint - Tan LINE-X *PAID*
@pbr streetgang - R50 *PAID*
@guardcompany Tan LINE-X *PAID*
@colofj62 - R50 *PAID*
@crimsonaudio - Black Richlite, Black cover *PAID*
@Mark Gavin - Gray LINE-X *PAID*
@SierraWheeler - Tan LINE-X, Black cover *PAID*
@montegofd3s - Tan LINE-X, Black cover *PAID*
@Visceral - Black Richlite *PAID*
FL - Tan LINE-X
KU - Black Richlite *PAID*
KA - R50 *PAID*
@Hayes - Tan LINE-X, Tan cover *PAID*
@WingNutLG - Tan LINE-X, Tan cover *PAID*
DH - Gray LINE-X *PAID*
@Pilot25Cruiser - R50 *PAID*
@tedzap - R50
@mrbigboy - Tan LINE-X *PAID*
@SmoothLC - R50 *PAID*
JC
@3D FJ - Tan LINE-X *PAID*
@Captramrod01 - Gray LINE-X *PAID*
@slider35 - Black Richlite *PAID*
@Mike6158 - Tan LINE-X
@Thunder90 - Black Richlite - *PAID*
RD - Black LINE-X *PAID*
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