Line X on cladding

[KRemo]

I'm looking to get my cladding done in Line X but the local installer would like info on the best prep methods and primer. Can anyone who has had it done tell me what shop you had yours done at? My shop wants to contact someone who's already done it. Thanks!

[JAMAS]

Not sure your reasons for wanting to do the lineX, but if you are trying to restore your cladding check out http://gatorbackcoatings.com/.

I have zero experience with either one, but figured I would at least pass it along.

[KRemo]

I absolutely love the way Woody and ZAdam123 and their Line X jobs came out.

[Marlin]

I'm looking to get my cladding done in Line X but the local installer would like info on the best prep methods and primer. Can anyone who has had it done tell me what shop you had yours done at? My shop wants to contact someone who's already done it. Thanks!

Really? I would be looking for a different dealer to do the job. Why can't they contact other LineX dealers and find out for themselves? Sounds like an experienced shop to me...just my 2 cents. I would definitely not take it to that particular dealer.

[KRemo]

He says he's never seen it done and after I showed him these pictures, he says it really looks good. He was not wanting to do a job without making sure the line x could adhere well or not sure it would even look good. He was very concerned with his reputation and didn't want a vehicle driving around that didn't look great with his product on. Having never done it before, I appreciate his wanting to research it to make sure it's done right.

[Marlin]

He says he's never seen it done and after I showed him these pictures, he says it really looks good. He was not wanting to do a job without making sure the line x could adhere well or not sure it would even look good. He was very concerned with his reputation and didn't want a vehicle driving around that didn't look great with his product on. Having never done it before, I appreciate his wanting to research it to make sure it's done right.

No, I understand that, but that would be the same as taking your VX to a tranny shop, and them asking you how to do the work since they had never done it before. HE should be doing the research via his dealer contacts, not you. Is he going to give you 50% off for doing his job for him? In theory, you could come back and tell him that you have to coat the VX in olive oil first, then toast it a bit, that creates a tar like surface for the LineX to stick to. He is admitting that he has no idea how to do it.
On a lighter note, all you need to do is strip all the previous contaminants off, it is already a textured surface, and you should have no problems. The cheap herculiner I spilled on my cladding is still there after pressure washing, mud, trees, sun. And I did no prepwork (not my intention to get it on the cladding originally).

[KRemo]

I'm so used to people telling me "I've never even seen a car like that." that it doesn't bother me when people tell me that. He said he contacted every other shop in the area before finally asking me where the others were done. You know how rare our VX's are, so I totally appreciate his honesty. He had seen Wranglers but wasn't sure about the actual material our cladding is made of. This shop came highly recommended.

As for the do it yourself job, I absolutely love the look other owners have achieved from the Duplicolor bumper paint. I'm scared to mess it up or hate the way it looks if I attempt anything like that. LOL :p

[vt_maverick]

I wouldn't have a problem with a shop being honest about their ignorance, I've done business with more than a few shops that I only found out after the ****** job that they didn't have any idea what they were doing. There's really nothing complicated about this job, I'm sure they have plenty of experience doing similar work so once someone tells them what prep process to use I have to believe they would know exactly how to do it.

I'd PM Luna X, he was in the body shop business for a few decades so he might be able to give you the best advice.

[vt_maverick]

The cheap herculiner I spilled on my cladding is still there after pressure washing, mud, trees, sun. And I did no prepwork (not my intention to get it on the cladding originally).

So I take it you'll be coating all the cladding soon? :D

[KRemo]

Thanks guys!

[Marlin]

So I take it you'll be coating all the cladding soon? :D

Yep, after the diff drop, front end restore, superflextkit....and then I have to put up xmas lights, and if you recall from last year, that is no joke for me. Then I have uwharrie on 10-12 DEC. After that is xmas stand down, we are off 17DEC to Jan, we only muster 4 times, and I do not have duty, so a ton of time to get stuff like that done. Don't worry, I will of course post up pics for everyone to make fun of...:bgwb:

[Triathlete]

Don't worry, I will of course post up pics for everyone to make fun of...:bgwb:

:thanx:

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:

[yesitdoeshaveteeth]

I'm looking to get my cladding done in Line X but the local installer would like info on the best prep methods and primer. Can anyone who has had it done tell me what shop you had yours done at? My shop wants to contact someone who's already done it. Thanks!

I second your idea, as I've been talking about doing this for awhile but I one, haven't really invested a lot of time researching the process and/or what shop to go with (life somehow always gets in the way haha) and two, I have this distinct feeling the whole job is going to cost a pretty penny and being the silly practical guy I am, Im trying to save my pennies for a new timing belt/water pump/oil pump/wheel bearings/exhaust/intake/suspension lift/tires/stereo...then line-x cladding :bgwb:

[Marlin]

I I have this distinct feeling the whole job is going to cost a pretty penny

Well, figure that a truck bed is probably around 500 bucks, minimal prep, and a big box. I would guess that the cladding job would be at least $1K?

[tom4bren]

I second your idea, as I've been talking about doing this for awhile but I one, haven't really invested a lot of time researching the process and/or what shop to go with (life somehow always gets in the way haha) and two, I have this distinct feeling the whole job is going to cost a pretty penny and being the silly practical guy I am, Im trying to save my pennies for a new timing belt/water pump/oil pump/wheel bearings/exhaust/intake/suspension lift/tires/stereo...then line-x cladding :bgwb:

Howdy neighbor.

The shop (on 17 in Fredericksburg) that LineX'd my hood insert indicated that they would shoot my cladding for $25 for each piece (if I brought them in dismounted and ready to treat). I think that works out to $200 (8 pieces of cladding). I didn't take the plunge yet but am still considering. Lemme know if you want the shop's contact info. He showed me pix of an entire Vette he did (EEEWWW) and an Amigo (not bad). He did a good job on the Vette ... just shouldn't have.:)

[Marlin]

Howdy neighbor.

The shop (on 17 in Fredericksburg) that LineX'd my hood insert indicated that they would shoot my cladding for $25 for each piece (if I brought them in dismounted and ready to treat). I think that works out to $200 (8 pieces of cladding). I didn't take the plunge yet but am still considering. Lemme know if you want the shop's contact info. He showed me pix of an entire Vette he did (EEEWWW) and an Amigo (not bad). He did a good job on the Vette ... just shouldn't have.:)

200 bucks for all the cladding?! Thats cheaper than herculiner. I would take that deal in a heartbeat. I thought I remembered you posting something about doing the hood insert cheap, and then going back and they said it would be a few hundred bucks a piece?

[tom4bren]

Well, it was 1 1/2 years ago. I may be mis-remembering the cost, but it was very good.

[vt_maverick]

Yep, after the diff drop, front end restore, superflextkit....and then I have to put up xmas lights, and if you recall from last year, that is no joke for me. Then I have uwharrie on 10-12 DEC. After that is xmas stand down, we are off 17DEC to Jan, we only muster 4 times, and I do not have duty, so a ton of time to get stuff like that done. Don't worry, I will of course post up pics for everyone to make fun of...:bgwb:

Make sure you take pics of that installed inclinometer lol... :p

[LINE-X]

I thought I would chime in with a few comments regarding the use of LINE-X on the cladding. I'm the LINE-X dealer working with KRemo.

We have a substrate manual that states that LINE-X is not recommended for polypropylene and polyethylene. I suppose our chemists have determined through pull-off tests that LINE-X does not obtain reasonable adhesion to these substrates.

That being said, I understand that there are a few successful applications of LINE-X to the cladding. So, we are going to give it a try.

There is a private LINE-X dealer online forum and I have asked if anyone has any experience with the Vehicross.

[Marlin]

I thought I would chime in with a few comments regarding the use of LINE-X on the cladding. I'm the LINE-X dealer working with KRemo.

We have a substrate manual that states that LINE-X is not recommended for polypropylene and polyethylene. I suppose our chemists have determined through pull-off tests that LINE-X does not obtain reasonable adhesion to these substrates.

That being said, I understand that there are a few successful applications of LINE-X to the cladding. So, we are going to give it a try.

There is a private LINE-X dealer online forum and I have asked if anyone has any experience with the Vehicross.

Having said that, does that negate any warranty associated with the application? Also ask around if others have done any Chevy avalanche applications. Pretty much same stuff.

[VX KAT]

I thought I would chime in with a few comments regarding the use of LINE-X on the cladding. I'm the LINE-X dealer working with KRemo.

We have a substrate manual that states that LINE-X is not recommended for polypropylene and polyethylene. I suppose our chemists have determined through pull-off tests that LINE-X does not obtain reasonable adhesion to these substrates.

That being said, I understand that there are a few successful applications of LINE-X to the cladding. So, we are going to give it a try.

There is a private LINE-X dealer online forum and I have asked if anyone has any experience with the Vehicross.

One of our members has like 30 yrs of paint/body work experience and contributed some thoughts on surface prep. Another member posted Isuzu's prep instructions. Maybe some of these would have some helpful info for you.

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=19009

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=18625 (SEE POST #86)

[Mile High VX]

There was a VX in your area that had "orange" Line-X for years. I sold to a new owner last year, or maybe early this year. Previous owner really liked the success he had with the product.

[VX KAT]

There was a VX in your area that had "orange" Line-X for years. I sold to a new owner last year, or maybe early this year. Previous owner really liked the success he had with the product.

Yeah, it was member "woody", lived in Plano. Might try his email address to ask where he had it done so you could contact them for info.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=3137

[vt_maverick]

Previous owner really liked the success he had with the product.

Glad someone liked it. ;puke:

;)

[LINE-X]

Having said that, does that negate any warranty associated with the application? Also ask around if others have done any Chevy avalanche applications. Pretty much same stuff.

The LINE-X nationwide limited lifetime warranty is only applicable to truck beds. Everything else is warrantied by the individual dealers as they see fit.

Thanks for all of the info, I'm going to continue to research the matter.

[dsellers]

Had my cladding and hood insert line-xed in Turlock, CA about 6 months ago and am very happy with the results. I was the first VX he ever worked on, but he had done a lot of jeep and PU fender skirts. I had him add a UV resistand additive, and there is no fading apparent.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/P9110002.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18845)

[vt_maverick]

Got any pictures taken from less than 20 feet away? Kinda hard to evaluate from that distance. ;)

[Marlin]

Had my cladding and hood insert line-xed in Turlock, CA about 6 months ago and am very happy with the results. I was the first VX he ever worked on, but he had done a lot of jeep and PU fender skirts. I had him add a UV resistand additive, and there is no fading apparent.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/P9110002.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18845)

Cost?

[LINE-X]

Had my cladding and hood insert line-xed in Turlock, CA about 6 months ago and am very happy with the results. I was the first VX he ever worked on, but he had done a lot of jeep and PU fender skirts. I had him add a UV resistand additive, and there is no fading apparent.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/P9110002.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18845)

I'll call that dealer tomorrow, thanks! We also work on a LOT of Jeeps, I have two Jeeps in my shop right now! The UV product is called LINE-X Xtra. Xtra won't fade or lose its gloss and it's fortified with DuPont Kevlar.