LineX pics

[Marlin]

I decided to start a new thread to document the post spray process. I was there all day with them, start to mostly finished. Took about 2 hours to tape and prep in the bay.

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Took about 2.5 hours to spray the tan. It is a two part process for the LineX Extra. First is the LineX base coat, then the top coat/UV/Hardener stuff that makes it the "Extra".

I was like a little kid when they let me drive it out. can't be in the bay without a respirator and suit:(

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We were interrupted by random customers and whatnot, and we ran out of time. My truck was the only vehicle scheduled, I had the entire staff to my self working on the truck. It was the first time they did an entire vehicle.
The plastic was waiting for the topcoat when I left. Will have to pick it up Thursday, gots the duty tomorrow:( Then the long process of reassembly.
I even did my dash board pieces, had some extras in the garage, went ahead and did them tan since we had some tan tinted base leftover. Will try to get it all together this weekend with some more pics.

[Marlin]

missed a pic:
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[vt_maverick]

Looks great, I really like the logos! Can't wait to see it back together. Remind me again, will the cladding be the same color or a contrast?

[Marlin]

The cladding is BLACK. Bright shiny black. Only way to do the extra, as far as black goes. We talked about doing grey, but it would be hard to match from a rattle can for doing touchups on the rock sliders and so on.
I am glad the glass has that 2" black border on the inside, it keeps it form being too much. Plus the basket, spoiler, and so on will tone it down a bit I hope.

[tysamigo]

Niiiiiice Marlin :)

[jasonm621]

LOVE IT! The Emblems turned out amazing!!! Along with the rest of the vehicle of course!!! Cant wait to see it get pieced together and on the road!

[RodL]

Can't wait to see it all back together.

Rod

[44ficus44]

wtf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that looks whikkedly awsome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Scott Harness]

Looks Great!!:yeso:

[EVO]

I see Digital Camo in your future!

[SomeoneElse]

Looks Good! Any Idea how much weight all the Line-X adds?

[ron]

I see Digital Camo in your future!

I agree. I can see a desert storm theme potential VX in the make. Nice!

[Marlin]

Looks Good! Any Idea how much weight all the Line-X adds?

They used about 1000 parts of material, (that is the LineX unit of measure) which is somewhere around 60ish lbs. Not enough to matter.:bgwb:

[yellowgizmo99]

yes, see post #4

[Marlin]

I asked about doing just the cladding if someone dropped it off, basic black would be 600, 750 for the LineX extra.

Now that the topcoat is fully cured, my wife said it looks like the vampires from twilight, sparkly. With the black, you are gonna have to wear :supercool

[hankstrange]

that's gonna look like fde ar-15, nice...I want one!

[Marlin]

that's gonna look like fde ar-15, nice...I want one!

Thats true, I should get a Walther P22 to match, we have a green one, but the tan would be a perfect fit!

[Marlin]

More pics. Got the doors back together, mirrors, roof rack, spoiler and a door piece. Just started storming:(

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[Marlin]

Better pics, for some reason, I am having problems with my camera phone photo quality:


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[Marlin]

It feels a lot like a GI Joe toy now, I keep gently laying tools on it, like it is still painted, I can throw a brick at it now! I might start hanging out at the LineX dealer, it is a cool trade, and I tend to learn things in one shot, I told them I would work for free if they teach me. The owner seemed cool with that, he already started showing me how the process works an the equipment and whatnot this afternoon.
Still need ideas for a new plate, "MILSPEC" would be cool, but probably already taken.

[FenderBender]

Looks Great, Marlin

[Marlin]

Managed to get most ofthe cladding on before it gotdark, still have to shoot new screws for the fender linings and do the rear cladding. Much faster that I thought it would be. The dash is gonna be awesome!

[jasonm621]

Thats true, I should get a Walther P22 to match, we have a green one, but the tan would be a perfect fit!
I have a P22 & G22. Those two together always draw a crowd! Especially sending smoke signals down range with the interchangeable 45 round drum that works on both of them!

[jasonm621]

This is the best gif I found that best relates to your VX's condition!
https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7466586880/hC9AE0584/
LOL Literally!

[Riff Raff]

Still need ideas for a new plate, "MILSPEC" would be cool, but probably already taken.


MARLIN-- I just took a peek at the Virgina-DMV website https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/dmvnet/plate_purchase/intro.asp and they have a wide variety of background plates to choose from; however, some plates are limited by the number of characters due to the background artwork with only 6 characters. Still some are available with a full 7 characters; for example; their awesome looking "Scenic Autumn" version (with leafy border background) will accept a full 7 characters and would be a perfect artwork choice for your tanned VX.

I tried inputting various personalized vanity plate choices on the on-line website using the "Scenic Autumn" background (with 7 characters) and they all came up as "already taken"; which is total BS because some examples I tried surely would be available, so there must be a computer glitch with the on-line website service.

My best advice is to call the Virginia-DMV at (804) 497-7100 and talk to a live human being actually manning a DMV computer terminal and see if the vanity plate of "MILSPEC" is available.

:bgwb:

[Marlin]

No va plates for this guy. I don't want to give this horrible place any more money than I have to. SC PLATES, only like 25 bucks extra for custom plates.

[Marlin]

Ho Hum, pretty much done. All I have left is to shoot new screws for the fender lining, rattle can the door jams, and mount the spare tire rack. They did a perfect job with color match. I test sprayed, the black matches the Armor anti-rust black I have and the tan matches the rustoleum tan bedliner perfectly.

Went ahead and did some emblems in Ford Cardinal Red, which matches the high temp red from rustoleum.


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[FlyingV77]

How did they do the mirrors? A friend did his whole truck, dodge ram. Except for the mirrors. They said sence they turn in, the texture and ticknes of the linex would prevent them from being turnable.

[Marlin]

LineX is a multi step process. The first layer is like an expoxy/rubber feel and they can texture it or not. For the mirrors, they did the pivot points without texture. You can't see it. The mirrors fold just fine, and the LineX is sprayed into the mirror housing as well. Power portion worked with no problems too.
I had no problems with fitting anything except one spot, where the reardoor cladding meets the drivers tail light. I tore the LineX back a bit. Truck has to go in for photos this week, I will talk to them for ideas. May have to shave the tail light down a bit.
I am having them spray the engine cowling again as well. The tan doesn't look right, too much yellow in the engine bay. He said he will respray in black for free.
Other than that, I am more than happy with the outcome! Next up, rock lights and bumper project.

[Marlin]

By the lack of comments, I am going to guess that most folks are not impressed , and if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all:) Although that rule does not often hold true with this family...lol.
The pics make it look kind of white where the tan is, you can see how dark it is in this pic:
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[VX crazy]

Greg and I think this looks good, I prefer one solid color like The Off Road Weirdo in. Moab, but yours looks good too.

[Marlin]

I understand, I just think one solid color is boring. I refused to spend that kind of money on "boring".

[Riff Raff]

No va plates for this guy. I don't want to give this horrible place any more money than I have to. SC PLATES, only like 25 bucks extra for custom plates.


MARLIN-- Okay, SC it is. So I visited the SC-DMV website, and what a cluster-F of non-information and a total worthless website without any personalized "test to see if available" link. My best advice is just to call the SC-DMV Call Center (manned Help Desk) at (803) 896-5000 and ask them to query "MILSPEC" in their DMV computer database to see if the vanity plate is already taken.

:bgwb:

In regards to the lack of people not making comments about your tanned-out VX-- Here you go:

:tweed:

[44ficus44]

wow.. i have rhino bedding texture on my cladding... hows it working on the body? looks mean bro. was it cheaper than normal paint? cuz i was gonna paint it next week( untill my engince decided to blow up...) but if this is cheaper, might look into it
i think i got quoted, for the body and cladding paint, 4000.

[jasonm621]

By the lack of comments, I am going to guess that most folks are not impressed , and if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all:) Although that rule does not often hold true with this family...lol.
You got my vote! I wish I could see it in person to see how wicked it is with my own eyes!:yesy:

[Marlin]

As for painting at 4000 bucks, you have lost your mind. You can Kevlar LineX the entire vehicle, whatever colors you want, 2800 bucks. I did everything, mirrors, dash roof rack and so on. No more washing, no more waxing, no more rust that matters, no more paint chips, I can throw tools on it without worry, drop stuff on the roof and pretty much anything I want without a fear of a scratch.

[don moore]

[QUOTE=Marlin;280843]By the lack of comments, I am going to guess that most folks are not impressed ,



Im waiting till its done ..so far I like it ..Im just waiting for a full done clean shot...then Ill oooohh and aaahhhh..

[Marlin]

I still need to finish the fender screws, the cladding won't stick out anymore:) Its been raining all day, so we are just chilling inside.


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[vt_maverick]

Cladding looks sharp, nice contrast!

[dietz99vcross]

I have to say I really like it. When I first started reading along with your posts I wasn't so sure. But I think the contrast between the cladding and the tan is great. I like that all the accessories and the cladding break up the tan.

[Mile High VX]

It's absolutely amazing...:drool2::drool2::drool2:

Can't wait to see the interior with the new dash pieces.

[Scott Larson]

Marlin, it's not so much what others like; when it comes to your vehicle, make it yours... By the looks of it, I'd say you have accomplished that swimmingly!! Back in 1990 when Guard vehicles started showing up at just about every local body shop that could accommodate them to get their desert tan paint job before deployment to The Gulf, alot of people wondered about that color, namely, "is that pink or tan"? Desert Tan officially, pictures seem to make it look more pink, especially with red in the background. I always thought it looked really cool at sunset, parked on a beach...just my two cents. You've made it yours, own it, be proud!! Nice job...:thumbup:

[RodL]

Looks great. Fantastic job.

[Marlin]

Oh I am proud, but like most VX owners, we crave attention and I am no exception to that characteristic. My wife thought the VX was ugly when I brought it home all stock. I told her I had a vision, after lift and tires and whatnot, she thought it was the coolest thing ever.
Then I told her I wanted it tan on black, she thought that was a stupid idea "but its your [my] truck, do what you want" with that attitude tone of voice. She thought it looked so cool afterwards, now she wants to do hers and she even offered to paint the emblems on the VX for me!

I would even be open to negative opinions, but this project took more time and money than any other project I have done on the VX, and as you "senior" members know, I have spent a fortune and hundreds of hours on that truck. I probably have $30K tied up in that truck over the last 4.5 years.

I have a bunch if interior stuff to do, yank the ABS light, replace the gages with the cool white ones from SSig, install the LEDs for that, rewire the rear camera, setup wiring for my LED light for the bumper, wiring for the rock lights, finish foam filling rear panels, paint all the random showing yellow and so on.
Gonna be a long summer.

[44ficus44]

man the more you look at it the meaner it gets

[JoFotoz]

Looking Good Marlin....though I'm not sure my single color is "Boring"....

........:rolleyes:

Jo

[Marlin]

That is just my opinion, maybe from my days of having a blacked out honda civic and a blacked out toyota.
I just hope my bumper comes out as nice as yours, but I doubt it, we all know how marlenstein came out.

[JoFotoz]

As long as we both get results WE are happy with...

...all is good !

:dance::thumbup:


Jo

[Marlin]

As long as we both get results WE are happy with...

...all is good !

:dance::thumbup:


Jo

:bgwb:

I need to figure out how to make my tires black again, found one product that seems to be an actual dye, but I might try what is left of my showroom new and see how that does.

[VXorado]

I like it, the tan linex color looks sharp. :thumbup:

[dsallade01]

Looks great, I was thinking OD green and black for mine......Thanks for the pricing and pics.....can't wait!!!!
:yeso:

[tom4bren]

Marlin,

I think the MILSPEC VX looks great. I've just been holding my tongue out of mourning over the loss of another Proton.:)

It really does look great though.

Tom

[Marlin]

Marlin,

I think the MILSPEC VX looks great. I've just been holding my tongue out of mourning over the loss of another Proton.:)

It really does look great though.

Tom

I understand, and as I posted earlier in the thread, there is some feeling of loss of the yellow monster. I feel like I am driving a new truck, its a bit quieter than it was. Not much left to do to the old girl. Adjustable center link, 4.56s (I have a rear third LSD in the shed) some electrical stuff, the bumper and that is it. Not sure what I am gonna do after that, start working on the RS? I think I may build a kilby style skid plate since a full sheet of 1/8" plate is only like 40 bucks more than a half sheet, so I will have plenty of extra. We will see, that is a whole different thread:)

Speaking of which, did you see the URE thread for Hallowharrie, you need to bring the Proton down, they will think it is mine at first...lol.

[Dumke]

By the lack of comments, I am going to guess that most folks are not impressed , and if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all:) Although that rule does not often hold true with this family...lol.
....

You are soo AMAZING I wish I could be like you one day. MAN you have the BEST VX around.



Sorry you asked for it tho and your welcome :p . I too was was waiting for final product. Now I didnt like the tan at first but once you added the contrast of the cladding it really brought out the Tan. The red Isuzu emblem on the hood is a nice touch. I am liking the Idea of Digital camo. Over all i dig it.

[Marlin]

LOL, I did sound like a whiny Biatch didn't I:smack:

Thank you, swung by the LineX dealer today, talked about the touch up and the photos. They said I really need to make the tire look good first, so demanding:)

[evillecutter]

i think it looks b.a. dude :thumbup: - only thing missing is a machine gun turrett

[tom4bren]

I understand, and as I posted earlier in the thread, there is some feeling of loss of the yellow monster. I feel like I am driving a new truck, its a bit quieter than it was. Not much left to do to the old girl. Adjustable center link, 4.56s (I have a rear third LSD in the shed) some electrical stuff, the bumper and that is it. Not sure what I am gonna do after that, start working on the RS? I think I may build a kilby style skid plate since a full sheet of 1/8" plate is only like 40 bucks more than a half sheet, so I will have plenty of extra. We will see, that is a whole different thread:)

Speaking of which, did you see the URE thread for Hallowharrie, you need to bring the Proton down, they will think it is mine at first...lol.

I know. I just like rattlin' yer cage. Have you talked to LineX yet about coating a shirt for ya for when yer workin under the beastie???

Yah, I'm gonna try to make URE.

[Marlin]

i think it looks b.a. dude :thumbup: - only thing missing is a machine gun turrett

I believe that would fall under the "ultimate mod" thread:)

[Scott Larson]

Marlin, if I've said it once, it's cuz I've used it a thousand times...WD40! Want your tires nice and new, black lookin', without the phony shine? WD40! Want your paint (Or LineX) to shine like new? WD40! Got a wet ignition? WD40! Squeaky suspension, door hinges, bed springs? WD40!! Vinyl interior lookin' tired? You guessed it, WD40! Will not harm paint, plastic, rubber, or you for that matter...ask me how I know. After seven-plus hours in a truck with me, I think even jeeperkate believes me; heck, she even read the WD40 book!! Maybe it'll fix her transmission...hmmmmmmmm.........:_confused

Oops, sorry, :ot:

[Marlin]

I happen to have a brand new can, I will try a tire tomorrow, u wouldn't happen to be a salrs rep would u? :-)

[Scott Larson]

Nope, but I should be...I reeeaally believe in the stuff and have for damn-near forty years. (Discovered it when I was fifteen, workin' on cars and motorcycles!) I wouldn't be caught dead without it in my kit-bag...

[JoFotoz]

He's not kidding...


I wouldn't be caught dead without it in my kit-bag...

...he used it to slick his hair back for Dubs wedding ... :jump:

OK..thread jack over :o

jo

[Scott Larson]

Smartass... But I still luvs ya Jo.

[tom4bren]

It may be an Urban Legend but I was told long ago that WD-40 was developed by NASA (or some company did it for NASA). It was for some kind of lubricant for the extreme cold of space. Initially the only lubricant that would work was some kind of fish oil. WD-40 was developed as a synthetic alternative because the shelf life (and probably smell) of the natural stuff was so bad.

[Marlin]

Hmmmm, did the WD40 on the tire, good and bad. Bad, tire did not get any more black once it dried, good, it made the lettering WHITE. Not what I was expecting at all, but it made it white with virtually no effort.

[Scott Larson]

Soak that sucker good Marlin and then wipe the crud off, you'll be amazed...Look ma, new tires!!!

[ZEUS]

Interesting, Chris (it is Chris, right?). What's the plan for the door jambs & underhood? I understand why you were considering the gray cladding as that's a color combo I was considering for my Army truck. I dig the Isuzu badge on the hood. Otherwise, I think the whole thing will look much better with some dirt on it!

P.S. Trivia: WD-40 = Water Displacement - 40th Formula.

[Marlin]

The tan is a perfect color match for rustoleum tan bedliner. Door jams will be painted to match. I did bottom of hood in black a few years ago. The rest i wil do in tan at my leisure. (Code for lazy)
Good info on wd40:)

[FlyingV77]

Want to see pics of the interior!

[44ficus44]

hey bro, did u go to a specialist in the linex? i wanna get my cladding redone. it had some sort of bedliner on it when i bought it but i got hit on one side and its chipping away. they told me 800$ for the cladding, what u think?

[Marlin]

That is a good price if they are going to do all of the removal and install. My guy (Anthony) will do black basic LineX for 600 if you drop it off. If you want LineX extra (any color, UV protectant) it was 750-800.
I don't know how to define specialist. All LineX dealers are franchise owners. They have very strict rules they have to follow and you certainly cannot do it yourself. It takes very special equipment, a spray gun with more than one nozzle, heated to 160 degrees IIRC, sprays out at 2500lbs of pressure. LineX is actually a two part material, hardens within seconds of leaving the nozzle.

As for the interior, I can get some pics:) I have no carpet left inside, herculined the entire horizontals of the interior. Multiple coats. Basically, I used several of the medium sized cans they offer. No more interior rust, no more worrying about mud stains!

I still need to get some LEDs to do the gage face swap.

[44ficus44]

why doesnt anthony live in cali... dohhhh

[JoFotoz]

Dude!!...


why doesnt anthony live in cali... dohhhh

...my Line-X guy is in National City...how much closer do ya want!

jo

[Marlin]

Doesn't get any closer than that!

[44ficus44]

Hehe how bout in my back yard closer hihi. Im out of town till friday. Im gonna call you jo. Take u up on the beer and ill join the linex group. Woop

[Marlin]

One door jam down, all cladding mounted properly, rear spare mount and antenna mounted. Bunch of interior stuff to do now.

[44ficus44]

Nice. Just be csreful with the interior cladding. I could never getmine to match up like new again

[Marlin]

Interior cladding? If you are tlakig about all of the plastic, I removed all of that stuff. No plastic left except dash, doors and the rear roof flap and door sill.

[44ficus44]

Smart. Yes the interior plastic. I took it all off to paintcand it never fit again like it usto

[Marlin]

Finished putting the headlights in, they are awesome. the stoneguard covers are a gigantic PITA though. Extremely well made, but a PITA. Imagine doing window tint, but over lots of curves and with material almost 1/8" thick. I got most of the bubbles out and said screw it, its hot outside:)

On a most foul and anger inciting note, the IRS told me yesterday that I mau get my tax return the first week of July. ****ers. They screwed up in processing, bounced it around for the last 4 months with no group willing to take care of it.

They said I will get 3% interest on it though...starting 15Apr. I filed 24JAN, should start then....GGGGGGRRRRRR...I dont understand how anyone could be a democrat and want more government or be a republican and want to support the existing government.

[Scott Larson]

Frustrating isn't it? The revolution is coming, it's only a matter of when and then we all lose. As to the 3% interest, it's better then the banks are paying by a long shot! Still sucks though, hope you make it through alright.

[Marlin]

It isn't about making it, its about it being my money and they are not giving it to me because of their errors. I already earned that money, not them. They will not fire anyone, no one will get in trouble, and I am losing money because of it. If it were a private business, someone would have been fired by now.
As for everyone losing in the revolution, not sure how everyone loses, we all win in the end. Short term loss, long term win.

[ZeroSix]

Do they line-x in white? M thinking of doing mine panda after reading this.
Great job on the color! I was crying over the loss of a proton but nuff said about that with all the posters.

The noise reduction feature is really making me think of this. Plus Illinois salt is a pain.

[44ficus44]

Do they line-x in white? M thinking of doing mine panda after reading this.
Great job on the color! I was crying over the loss of a proton but nuff said about that with all the posters.

The noise reduction feature is really making me think of this. Plus Illinois salt is a pain.

hajah panda panda. that would be cool !

[JHarris1385]

I was just quoted $5000 for just the body and no cladding with color or $4000 for no tint they said it would never stick to polypropylene. And.... They said just on my stand up jet ski it would add 200 pounds.....I gotta find a better dealer.

How much was yours again?? Lifetime warranty ?

[Marlin]

It was 2800 with me doing all prep work as far as removing everything from the vehicle. No lifetime warranty available except for truck beds and Jeep tubs. My vendor will fix things, but it is not warrantied by LineX corporate.
As for weight, 200lbs for just a jet ski is ridiculous, they are saying that they will use 30-40 gallons of material to coat a jet ski?! I figure it is lighter than water, water is around 7lbs a gallon. No way it adds that much.
FInd a new dealer. We have two separate dealers between Jo and I that quoted similar prices, in two completely different regions of the US.

[JHarris1385]

They were unreal... Over $1000 for cladding if they would do it, but won't.

Shopping around now!

[H3_VX]

A proton died. :(

But with that being said, it looks pretty good.

[Marlin]

A proton died. :(

But with that being said, it looks pretty good.

Its not dead...it is just wearing makeup:) Plus, I am so lazy, the passenger side and rear door jams are still yellow:rolleyes: