Just bed lined my grille. Was wondering, has anyone then sprayed the bedliner with clear to add gloss to the finish?

 

I haven't done it, but let me give you some advice based on my experience with bedliner.

Don't use rattlecan. The two part mixes work much better. On something as visible as your grill, I would have it professionally done. Stick with a big name that warranties the product from UV fade. The gloss probably wont work, I don't think it would stick to the liner, but I could be wrong. Hope it helps.

 

Eh... my grill has Dupli-Color rattle can bedliner on it. Been on there for 3 years with no fading and still looks great. Same with the pinch seam that runs under the rocker panels.

For the tub, yes, I agree that a that a two part mix is better but you don't need a professional. You just need to prep correctly. We (my wife and I) used Monstaliner in the tub of our YJ several years ago and still looks brand new.

I agree, don't spray clear coat on it.

 

I used dup color spray can. Took my time and with all things considered, got a perfect finish! Not lucky using spray finishes. That's why I was wondering about clearcoat. It came out so good that I just wanted to keep looking good!

 

It'll be fine. If something were to scratch it or whatever, just spray over the spot... do it in multiple light passes. That's the advantage of the rattle can spray.

 

I use duplicolor truck bed liner on everything. Really requires no prep work and if it chips or starts to fade just hit it again and it'll be as good as new.