Why I like Duplicolor bedliner coating.
02-22-2009, 12:03 PM
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Why I like Duplicolor bedliner coating.
Recently I was minding my own business just meandering down a pretty trail when suddenly a stationary tree jumped out in front of me. I swerved first to the left and then to the right, but in the end, all to no avail as I still collided with the tree. 
Even though I tagged the tree pretty hard, no significant damage was sustained other than to my pride, and my front bumper, which merely evidenced some scraping to the spray-on Duplicolor bedliner I used to both better protect the bumper, and dull the glossy black powder coat with a matte finish that better matched the stock fenders.
Below are a couple shots of the before and after. Thank goodness this stuff is only $9 a can, and I didn't have to head back to some specialty coating application shop. I'm very happy with the outcome, and now know that if any more crazy trees or rocks decide to hit me, any resulting impact marks can be easily repaired.
Before (dulled powder coat is showing from impact):
After:
Here is a pic of the bumper a few days after the Duplicolor repair:
Even though I tagged the tree pretty hard, no significant damage was sustained other than to my pride, and my front bumper, which merely evidenced some scraping to the spray-on Duplicolor bedliner I used to both better protect the bumper, and dull the glossy black powder coat with a matte finish that better matched the stock fenders.
Below are a couple shots of the before and after. Thank goodness this stuff is only $9 a can, and I didn't have to head back to some specialty coating application shop. I'm very happy with the outcome, and now know that if any more crazy trees or rocks decide to hit me, any resulting impact marks can be easily repaired.
Before (dulled powder coat is showing from impact):
After:
Here is a pic of the bumper a few days after the Duplicolor repair:
02-22-2009, 12:20 PM
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i've always heard that it matched up good on touchups. but you can't see anything in the picture. does it really look like that if so i'm going to do my whole interior in it! i was hesitant to diy my interiour, but if this stuff is that idiot proof then i might as well.. and for 9 buck a can it won't cost a thing!
i've always heard that it matched up good on touchups. but you can't see anything in the picture. does it really look like that if so i'm going to do my whole interior in it! i was hesitant to diy my interiour, but if this stuff is that idiot proof then i might as well.. and for 9 buck a can it won't cost a thing!
02-22-2009, 01:54 PM
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i've always heard that it matched up good on touchups. but you can't see anything in the picture. does it really look like that if so i'm going to do my whole interior in it! i was hesitant to diy my interiour, but if this stuff is that idiot proof then i might as well.. and for 9 buck a can it won't cost a thing!
i've always heard that it matched up good on touchups. but you can't see anything in the picture. does it really look like that if so i'm going to do my whole interior in it! i was hesitant to diy my interiour, but if this stuff is that idiot proof then i might as well.. and for 9 buck a can it won't cost a thing!
Here's a thread that has several more shots of the bumper prior to installation - there's also a little discussion about the pros and cons of using Duplicolor vs. paying a few hundred dollars for the various professional liner/coatings. ---> https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...899#post847899
02-22-2009, 02:43 PM
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Yeah. I need to touch up my quad light bumper again. Deep scratches in my dupli.
Wish I could buy it cheaper by the case.
Remember, everyone...the secret is layers... Not gloopy. (is that even a word?)
Wish I could buy it cheaper by the case.
Remember, everyone...the secret is layers... Not gloopy. (is that even a word?)
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02-22-2009, 04:18 PM
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It's definitely an amazing product....just last night a friend of mine and I tested it out on one of my stock steel wheels. I had already used it on the grill emblem and my skid row skidplate, but wanted to see how it did on some wheels too.....
painted:
baking under a heater:
close-up:
It's not gonna be as tough as Line-X, but it looks awesome and it does hold up pretty well....we threw some hammers and screw drivers at the wheel just to see what happened, and it did just fine!!
painted:
baking under a heater:
close-up:
It's not gonna be as tough as Line-X, but it looks awesome and it does hold up pretty well....we threw some hammers and screw drivers at the wheel just to see what happened, and it did just fine!!
02-22-2009, 07:35 PM
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Nice! Anyone with pics of this on the interior? I cant afford Line X right now, but the carpet has to go and this would make the inside much more durable. Good idea on the skid row plate! I hate the silver. I think I'm going to do that as well as my hubs, no center caps and rust is setting in quick. Gotta love it for $9 a can.