Cladding/Custom Coat

[soggybottomboyz]

i know there as been much discussion about the cladding and different after market finishes applied. I wanted to Linex my wifes VX this spring but I am scared to get an estimate I found this product on ebay and thought about doing it myself. The only thing I can't determine if it will fade. I will contact the company and see if I can find out more. Any opinions or suggestions from the brain trust?

Thanks Soggy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Coat-...#ht_7432wt_986

[Mile High VX]

Same parent company as SEM and Dupli-color...they have a good reputation for quality products.

[JoFotoz]

Your biggest issue 'may' be getting that product to stick to the cladding plastic.
A bonding primer is often needed to get adhesion between cladding & finish coat.
So check that out carefully when you contact the supplier.


Line-X prices seem to vary dramatically across the country !

I've seen $400-$1200 for just the cladding.

No harm in calling your local Line-X guy to get a quote!

Jo

[Mile High VX]

They also have this:

SEM - XXX Adhesion Promoter:

Promotes adhesion of topcoat materials when repairing or refinishing interior and exterior automotive surfaces.
It may also be used on a variety of materials including flexible and rigid problem plastics, aluminum and metal.

[MSHardeman]

I can't remember if this has been discussed before (and I'm too lazy to check right now), but has anyone ever thought of Plastidipping the cladding? https://www.dipyourcar.com/home.php?...FcY7MgodhFYARA
Might have the same adhesion issues as the Line-X, but the Plastidip looks fairly inexpensive (if you get it in a rattle can) so you could just re-coat any pieces that may get scratched. You could also change colors on a whim.

I've had an idea for a paint job on the stock 18's for a while so I may try it out in Plastidip first since it seems so easy to apply and peal off if you don't like it.

[ZEUS]

i know there as been much discussion about the cladding and different after market finishes applied. I wanted to Linex my wifes VX this spring but I am scared to get an estimate I found this product on ebay and thought about doing it myself. The only thing I can't determine if it will fade. I will contact the company and see if I can find out more. Any opinions or suggestions from the brain trust?

Thanks Soggy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Coat-...#ht_7432wt_986

I looked all over & only saw a vague reference to UV protection. If it does not say UV stable (or some variant) it will fade & eventually peel. If it is UV stable they would use that as a marketing tool.
Check out http://monstaliner.com/
100% UV permanent - I ordered a five-piece sample around a year ago. This is what I plan to use on a few projects.

[ZEUS]

I can't remember if this has been discussed before (and I'm too lazy to check right now), but has anyone ever thought of Plastidipping the cladding? https://www.dipyourcar.com/home.php?...FcY7MgodhFYARA
Might have the same adhesion issues as the Line-X, but the Plastidip looks fairly inexpensive (if you get it in a rattle can) so you could just re-coat any pieces that may get scratched. You could also change colors on a whim.

I've had an idea for a paint job on the stock 18's for a while so I may try it out in Plastidip first since it seems so easy to apply and peal off if you don't like it.

Plastidip is cool stuff but if you paint over it the removal is not that easy - without a topcoat it peels off easily - at least within a certain amount of time. I bought some for my RC VX cladding.

[JoFotoz]

You may want to check this out too....

www.rozars.com/Product.179597.aspx

Pic of a VX with this coating can be seen here:-

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Looks REALLY good to me

Jo

[Marlin]

You may want to check this out too....

www.rozars.com/Product.179597.aspx

Pic of a VX with this coating can be seen here:-

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Looks REALLY good to me

Jo

Cool, never heard of that stuff. I would say something needs to be done with the insert though, it just isn't right with the rest of the truck?
I am still happy with the LineX. No problems, snow, mud, wheeling, haven't noticed any issues.

[vt_maverick]

You may want to check this out too....

www.rozars.com/Product.179597.aspx

Pic of a VX with this coating can be seen here:-

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Looks REALLY good to me

Jo

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[JoFotoz]

Give him a chance to finish...its a work in progress like your pics were

Cool, never heard of that stuff. I would say something needs to be done with the insert though, it just isn't right with the rest of the truck?
I am still happy with the LineX. No problems, snow, mud, wheeling, haven't noticed any issues.

I'm REALLY happy with my Line-X too..

But at $800 for the whole thing...this stuff looks like a GREAT DEAL.

I would seriously look at this as an alternative if I do another vehicle..
....because I wont get the super discount I got on the ORW Line-X again

If the whole thing is $800...those looking for cladding only would
get excellent value IMO.

Jo

[boy93]

I would go ahead and get the estimate, my step dad got his hood insert line-x and it costed him close to $300. A few months later I ran into the same guy at my local gym and became good friends with him and he agreed that he would do my entire cladding for only $300. He said if I was to take off the cladding and bring it in to him it would be cheaper so I would keep that in mind while you call for a quote

[soggybottomboyz]

Ok I think I will get a quote on the Linex and go from there. Great input from all. Iwill post the quote when I have it in hand, may be a month or so working on the honey-do list right now.

Thanks,

Soggy

[VX KAT]

Check out http://monstaliner.com/
100% UV permanent - I ordered a five-piece sample around a year ago. This is what I plan to use on a few projects.

Here's a VXer that used Monstaliner:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ht=monstaliner

[ZEUS]

Yeah, Sue, I'm pretty sure he followed my initial recommendation of Monstaliner. I was excited to try it on my Trailblazer but I'm pretty lazy... & slightly drunk right now. Just fyi. Haha I should call Dub!