zook

What one do you think is stronger, Cost more. I'm thinking Line-x, I'm coating a front bumper .

Skippman

LinexX is definatly stronger than the duplicolor but is far more expensive. On something like a bumper... that's a tough call. Do you want to be constantly touching it up? Or do you want to spend a fortune. I'd LineX it myself if I were into that look. Spend the money once, rather than over and over again.

mikeyfl

agreed. for the bumper id linex.

for little things, id duplicolor.

JMP8562

or you can go the cheap way and have pleanty of touch-up leftover , i used hurclion bed liner, i thing it was $30 i did my front bumper and fender flares see if i can get a picture for you

nthinuf

Any close-ups of those flares, by chance? That's one of the things I've been considering.

MACHZ

Linex is the way to go if you want it to last, I have had it in several truck beds and you can't hurt it. My jeep goes in Thursday to have the tub done in a colormatch linex

jhagerman

Herculiner gives a better texture, however it's roll-on. Dupli-color is great for touching out. Herculiner is stronger, but dupli-color can be fixed easier. Dupli-color dries faster, so it's somewhat harder to apply.

So it really depends on what it's on. For the inside floor of my jeep I went herculiner. If it scratches I go with dupli-color to fix it. For the inside door panels, and anything that won't take a lot of abuse I go with dupli-color, because it's just that easy to apply.... Shake a can and you're good.

When you buy, don't buy the biggest can of herculiner, it's a little more expensive to buy 4pints, but they are easier to work with than the gallon can. Don't buy the qt can of duplicolor, as it's a pain in the ass compared to spray cans.

zook

Thanx for the input. I was also thinking to powder coat it but I thought the Line-x would be better. I thought the powder coat would eventually get chiped and show rust. I know the line-x is strong stuff. I have also had it in the beds of a few pick ups. I also have side step that afe powder coated and they are showing signs of ware allready. So I could allways Line-x those to match.

Muffins

I've always wondered how good that store bought liner is. Does any one have any pictures of their rock sliders with line-x or something similar? I am worried about the powder coat wearing out, especially in the high traffic step areas.

voodoojk

i duplicolored my front bumper. Everytime i hit a ledge or rock with it i can just bust out a can and spray and matches perfectly. Line-x, i would think, would chip off in a good chunk once you run it up on rocks as its pretty thick ( i had it in my truck bed) its tough but not sure how tough compared to rock pressure. IMHO, i would buy everything raw and duplicolor it from now on. KNwing its going to hit rocks, i love being able to touch it up compared to powder coating or heavy bediner.