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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 06:17 AM
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So I am gonna bedline my tub on my unlimited. Looking for some ideas on how to cover the wiring runs in the tub. Seems to me it would be a good thing to do, so if I ever have to replace a wire, they aint covered with the stuff. I would love to be able to use something close to the factory plastic interior door trim. Does anybody know if I can get that kind of thing? And if so where from? And if that isn't doable, do you just bedline over them and call it good?
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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personally, i would pull up everything and just line the bed. i would then run the wiring through plastic conduit to keep them all together and somewhat protected.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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im gonna agree with wayoflife here, as soon as i get my '12 in this is one of my first mods, and i will be pulling all of the wiring up and spraying the bed. then you can look at covering all the wiring with some loom.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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Yeah I was thinking about some braided steel flex for it or the conduit. Girlfriends kid has clumsy feet. Lol. Either way I want it to look good, and be protected.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 06:50 AM
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Oh one thing I forgot to ask. Maybe a bonehead question, but does the stuff come in spray cans. I know you can roll it in, but not sure that would give good coverage in all the nooks and crannies. Also if ya screw up, what's the best way to remove if for a redo?
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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From what I have heard Raptor Liner has had good results and it comes with a sprayer.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by teeswenka
Oh one thing I forgot to ask. Maybe a bonehead question, but does the stuff come in spray cans. I know you can roll it in, but not sure that would give good coverage in all the nooks and crannies. Also if ya screw up, what's the best way to remove if for a redo?
the stuff that comes in a spray can works but, the quality of herculiner (stuff you roll on) is much better. if you can get access to an air compressor, you can spray it on with a cheap harbor freight undercoating gun and that will give you professional results. i've done this on my old CJ and it's the better way to go. good prep work is always key



http://www.4x4xplor.com/herculiner.html
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 07:17 AM
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I rhino lined my tub. And rerouted my wires up through the roll bars. Only visible areas are in the very back where they exit the roll bar covers.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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Does temparature affect the application process and adhesion?
Thanks Curtis that's a sweet idea.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by teeswenka
Yeah I was thinking about some braided steel flex for it or the conduit. Girlfriends kid has clumsy feet. Lol. Either way I want it to look good, and be protected.
Thanks guys, you rock.

Not sure if I'd use steel flex tube for electrical in an off road rig. Scuffing and chaffing are common which could lead to a short. The plastic doesn't seem to hurt wiring insulation.

Just thinking out loud here.
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