LineX & POR-15

[Steve72]

I'm a newbe an doing a frame off resto of a '72 I am concidering using LinX on the entire inside tub and painting the entier under carrage with POR-15. I'm sure this would be durable but I concerned about noise and heat. With no padding and carpet I'm afraid that both could get a little unbearable.

THis will be a street car primarily and long road trips are to be expected.

I really appreciate the advice, Thanks, Steve

 

[DebosDave'72]

I think the line-x will make the inside durable, and will keep the rust down.... if you are worried about the noise, why don't you put down some insulation and carpet over the line-x? When I get around to my project, I am going to do just that, line-x or something similar, maybe even POR-15, then lay carpet and insulation.... There are a few guys on here that have experience with POR-15, so hopefully they will let you know. Might be better to POR-15 then insulate and carpet on the interior.

Dave

 

[scottmcwms]

Check out this link. I don't know anything about the product, but it looks like it has made the rounds in the hot rod business.

Scott

 

[Steve72]

Lizard Skin looks interesting

The Lizard Skin looks interesting put I don't think its as durable as I need. The idea is for a durable "carpet substitute" I'm certain that the LinX would be great and the more I think about it the sound should be fine but the heat may be bad.

Is there any one out there who has tried the LineX, Rino Liner or Herculiner as a carpet replacement? What it hot? Was it noise?

Thanks, Stev

 

[biggreenbronco]

i work in a ford resto shop and from my experience por-15 isnt that good.....it will not stick to rust or nething, it has to be sandblasted or new for it to stick...my 2 cents

 

[bronco italiano]

SHEMP Walker linex'd hi bronco and I too was concerned with heat issues as black absorbs heat. I am amazed to say that it never got hot, even in the central call 100+ degree weather. BI

 

[BuiltFordTough]

I had a linex liner in my f250 and hated it worst $ I ever spent. It did not hold it color (black). A plastic shovle tore it to shit. The dealer told me that that was normal. Had a Rino lining put on after that like it 1,000% better. It has a much more rubbery feel and hold stuff in place.

 

[blakerj10]

Do line-x on both sides... then it would be 1/2'' thick or better. I bet it would be quiet then.
This is what I plan to do.

 

[scottmcwms]

The LizardSkin is supposed to go on the underside of your Bronco. Then you put LineX or whatever onthe inside. I am going to do POR-15 on the underside with a topcoat of LizardSkin over the POR-15. Then I will Durabak the interior.

 

[Steve72]

LizardSkin & Durabak

The POR-15 with LizardSkin undercoat is an excellent idea. I am concidering POR-15 followed by lizardskin and followed by Durabak for the interior. I'v spoken to both manufactures an they agree it should work (of course no gaarantees). It breaks down to an additional $180 for additional insulation. What do you think of Durabak over LizardSkin?

 

[68ford]

Do line-x on both sides... then it would be 1/2'' thick or better. I bet it would be quiet then.
This is what I plan to do.

just wondering, but how much would that weigh?

 

[trailpsycho]

I too am going Line-x inside and underneath. Wheel wells and engine compartment too. Weight...not too concerned. A few extra pounds is worth the piece of mind (rust), quiet and heat protection. Good luck with your choice.

 

[blakerj10]

well, I have seen estimates like 80 lbs for an 8 ft. truck bed at 1/4 inch. I would guess it would way 160-200 lbs total if it was applied to both sides ofthe bronco. Pretty insignificant really... compared to my suspected benefits.

 

[rflud]

I had a linex liner in my f250 and hated it worst $ I ever spent. It did not hold it color (black). A plastic shovle tore it to shit. The dealer told me that that was normal. Had a Rino lining put on after that like it 1,000% better. It has a much more rubbery feel and hold stuff in place.

Your dealer clearly doesn't like Line-X. I've had it in my truck for over 5 years and have beat the hell out of it. Not a single chip, gouge or piece missing. I have to agree though, the color doesn't hold well. They have a spray sealer that is supposed to keep the color better.

In response to the original post the Line-x - I put Line-X in my EB and it has held up well. Heat isn't an issue and I'm not sure about sound, my exhaust is pretty loud

 

[tmann166]

Just wondering how mud comes off the line-x in the wheel wells. I am planning on doing something similar to cover up the bare metal.
Thanks,
Tyler

 

[trailpsycho]

Just wondering how mud comes off the line-x in the wheel wells. I am planning on doing something similar to cover up the bare metal.
Thanks,
Tyler

Probably about as good as mud comes off of anything. Once it dries, I need to pressure wash the underside of my truck anyway. I figure that a pressure wash will clean it right out of the line-x too. The nice thing is there will be alot fewer cracks and crevices for it all to get into, so I am hoping it cleans better than without. Can it really be worse than undercoating?? And the crappy thing is that the undercoating gets pressure washed away. Good luck.

 

[70HalfCab]

I Rhino Lined the entire tub on my half cab and just have the underside painted. I think that with just the Rhino the inside of the cab is as quiet as it was with the carpet I had prior and much more durable.