Line-X or Rhino Line?

1-3-2-4 · 01-01-2009, 08:31 AM

Which do you prefer? Please be specific. Thanks!

BTW, I realize that the Taco has a SMC bed...but for steel beds, what is your preference?

Janster · 01-01-2009, 02:20 PM

Herculiner

I'd never cover the composite bed with that stuff. A steal bed...I've done my 96 bed & 2 jeeps with Herculiner.

TRD4x4858 · 01-01-2009, 02:23 PM

I got Line-X on mine, Awesome, nice and thick and no fade

GreySky72 · 01-01-2009, 03:16 PM

Line X on my sliders.. I know I know but I really like it

tacomaman06 · 01-01-2009, 03:20 PM

gonna get my bed line-x'd as soon as i save up for it...........that pos drop in plastic liner is rubbing paint off my bed edges, and its dirty and probably rusty under there. for my bumpers...i used herculiner, and i'll use it on my rockers and fender flares when it warms up also.

SouthWhittierMetalWorks · 01-01-2009, 04:04 PM

I'm glad someone asked this i was going to ask the same thing because i also hate that damn plastic liner.

RoyB · 01-01-2009, 04:08 PM

i had rhino on my ranger. was nice stuff and only faded slightly after being outdoors for a couple years. cant go wrong with either imo. only thing i didn't like was when you had to slide heavy stuff and couldn't because it sticks to the rubber so well.

CtryBoyInMT · 01-01-2009, 08:29 PM

I believe the poll results say it all.

No to Rhino because once it's torn, it'll continue to peel. Also too rubbery and soft. Try and slide in 2x4's on Rhino and it will tear it up. Line-X will stick like powdercoat and won't peel, even if chipped. Can be applied thicker in high wear areas such as bed rails, top lips of the wheel well radius, leading edges of grill guards, tailgates, etc. Rhino is a self leveling viscous liquid when applied and can only be thicker in pooling areas.
That being said, cost is probably a major deterrent to the Line X, but worth it in my book.

rutherk1 · 01-02-2009, 06:03 AM

I would imagine the poll results are they way they are because people are voting for what they have rather than what they have tried.

There is a big difference between the 2 products. They are both very good and offer great protection. The biggest difference is that Rhino Liner is rubbery while Line-x is hard. I have always used Rhino liner over the years because its softer and is easier on the knees when I'm crawling around back there. I have bought a couple of trucks over the years that have had Line-x installed by either the dealer or the previous owner but have always prefered the rubberyness of the Rhino liner.

Go to both dealers and check both of them out. I also found that Rhino Liner is easier to clean.

Edit:As for the comment about Rhino liner pealing. It will peel under EXTREME sharp edges but most dealers will touch it up for you. I never had this problem. People that use their trucks hard enough for it to peel probably aren't babying their trucks or worried about some superficial scrapes.

One problem with Line-x is you can dent the metal under the coating since it isn't rubbery. From what I saw on past trucks of mine - is Rhino liner is thicker in most places and absorbs most of the shock when something is thrown back there. Take a hammer to a linex bed and you will be able to dent the metal underneath.

I would only every do Rhino liner again. 1 crawl around a Line-x bed in a pair of shorts will make anyone wish they had gotten Rhino liner. But again, its all what you prefer. Both offer great protection but I have found that Rhino Liner is easier to live with unless you are sliding steel beams in and out of your truck all day.

Good luck

Simon's Mom · 01-02-2009, 07:47 AM

I voted Line-X but no one in VT has a franchise anymore.

They all changed to Onyx. There is a guy who does Rhino. On my tundra, I choose the Onyx because of the harder application, it would not rip up to ski carbines like the softer Rhino. I had friend who had both. I would probably do either product on my side bars though. Winter salt kills everything here.

mjp2 · 01-02-2009, 08:12 AM

Durabak.

Evil Monkey · 01-02-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreySky72

Line X on my sliders.. I know I know but I really like it

That looks pretty cool. What did that cost to do?

GreySky72 · 01-02-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robrjohnson

That looks pretty cool. What did that cost to do?

lol I dont remember! probably around 200. it wasn't cheap

CtryBoyInMT · 01-02-2009, 07:54 PM

Good Points. Never thought about my knee rash debacles from Line-X. It will i tell ya!

GreySky72 · 01-02-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CtryBoyInMT

Good Points. Never thought about my knee rash debacles from Line-X. It will i tell ya!

Holy shat! ya when I first got them put on I almost killed myself getting in and out cause I would forget that they were there and it was summer time so I was in shorts and I scraped the hell out of myself for awhile on those things!

ozmon420 · 08-07-2009, 12:26 PM

used rhino before great product goes on evenly

Colton · 08-07-2009, 12:30 PM

Linex. Nuff said.

ozmon420 · 08-07-2009, 12:32 PM

rhino nuff said

SC4333 · 08-07-2009, 08:18 PM

I've used them both and would recommend Rhino Liner. The elasticity and durability is unbeatable IMO.

3/16"-1/4" thick rhino liner. FTW

carmellocafe · 08-18-2009, 05:49 AM

Rhino is some seriously tough stuff.

View Poll Results: Which spray on bedliner do you prefer?
Rhino Line	53	21.99%
Line-X	168	69.71%
Other	20	8.30%
Voters: 241. You may not vote on this poll

01-01-2009, 08:31 AM	#1
1-3-2-4 Squirrel Mincer Joined: Apr 2008, #5944 Location: Ithaca, NY Gender: Male Posts: 170 06 Titan King Cab 2006 Access Cab Automatic 5.6 A.R.E. tonneau cover	Line-X or Rhino Line? Which do you prefer? Please be specific. Thanks! BTW, I realize that the Taco has a SMC bed...but for steel beds, what is your preference?

01-01-2009, 02:20 PM	#2
Janster Old Fart Anonymous Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 42 Gender: Female Posts: 7,229 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, USA Spec PA15-Toy (120gig Classic & 8gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust, RainX Latitude windshield wipers	Herculiner I'd never cover the composite bed with that stuff. A steal bed...I've done my 96 bed & 2 jeeps with Herculiner. __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16 I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok, They know me here. 2007 Toyota Tacoma 2006 Acura MDX 2001 Chevy Corvette

01-01-2009, 03:16 PM	#4
GreySky72 Lemon Joined: Dec 2007, #3908 Location: Phoenix, Az Gender: Girl Posts: 470 08, TRD Sport, 4x4 2008 Double Cab Automatic	Line X on my sliders.. I know I know but I really like it __________________

01-01-2009, 03:20 PM	#5
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Name: Will Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: York,South Carolina Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 24,098 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover,brush guard, hella 500(x4)custom built(by me) hitch hauler),budbuilt skids,revenge-fab sliders,inchworm locker skid,cobra cb,wilson 3 ft antenna,hi-lift jack(tool box mounted) painted stock wheels, afe pro dry s filter..........still to come...trd headers and redline tuning hood struts	gonna get my bed line-x'd as soon as i save up for it...........that pos drop in plastic liner is rubbing paint off my bed edges, and its dirty and probably rusty under there. for my bumpers...i used herculiner, and i'll use it on my rockers and fender flares when it warms up also. __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockmonkey decals,husky floor liners, hunter brush guard, 4 hella 500's(2 spotlight/2fog light),budbuilt skid plates,inchworm e-locker skid,revenge-fab sliders,cobra cb/loudspeaker PA, pioneer headunit/infinity reference components/2ways......plenty more still to come!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

01-01-2009, 02:23 PM	#3
TRD4x4858 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10117 Location: San Diego Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 3,049 90 Jeep XJ 1990 Automatic 4.0L Just 3.5 inch lift for now	I got Line-X on mine, Awesome, nice and thick and no fade

01-01-2009, 04:04 PM	#6
SouthWhittierMetalWorks Senior Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11791 Location: South Whittier, CA Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 135 98 Tacoma SR5 4X4 1998 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 V-6 Sirius Satellite Deckplate Mod	I'm glad someone asked this i was going to ask the same thing because i also hate that damn plastic liner. __________________ Slainte http://www.atomic-coating.com Atomic Coating - Powder coating at its most basic level.

01-01-2009, 04:08 PM	#7
RoyB Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9708 Location: Chicago burbs Age: 27 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,491 '09 TRD DC Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	i had rhino on my ranger. was nice stuff and only faded slightly after being outdoors for a couple years. cant go wrong with either imo. only thing i didn't like was when you had to slide heavy stuff and couldn't because it sticks to the rubber so well. __________________ '99 Corvette FRC Nassau Blue '07 Honda Shadow Sabre '09 Tacoma DC TRD sport

01-01-2009, 08:29 PM	#8
CtryBoyInMT Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3632 Location: Johnson County, KS Age: 11 Gender: Male Posts: 432 2008 4WD V6 Access Manual TRD Off-Road 2008 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Tinted windows, Rear locker anytime, Secondary filter delete, Parking light activated Fog lights, USA▪Spec Ipod adapter, Map light mod, Relocated 7-Blade, Warn Trans4mer Brushguard & winch, Tire chains, Homelink© installed in headliner, LED lighted 4x4 Switch, Defrost w/o A/C, Heated mirrors, Bilstein 5100's (1.75") & Rear TSB, 50w Reverse lights, Pratt & Whitney PT6A-68, Will this list ever end???	I believe the poll results say it all. No to Rhino because once it's torn, it'll continue to peel. Also too rubbery and soft. Try and slide in 2x4's on Rhino and it will tear it up. Line-X will stick like powdercoat and won't peel, even if chipped. Can be applied thicker in high wear areas such as bed rails, top lips of the wheel well radius, leading edges of grill guards, tailgates, etc. Rhino is a self leveling viscous liquid when applied and can only be thicker in pooling areas. That being said, cost is probably a major deterrent to the Line X, but worth it in my book. __________________ I refuse to have a Signature!!!

01-02-2009, 06:03 AM	#9
rutherk1 ElPhantasmo&TheChickenRunBlastarama Joined: Feb 2008, #4966 Gender: Male Posts: 824 09 Silver TRD 4door	I would imagine the poll results are they way they are because people are voting for what they have rather than what they have tried. There is a big difference between the 2 products. They are both very good and offer great protection. The biggest difference is that Rhino Liner is rubbery while Line-x is hard. I have always used Rhino liner over the years because its softer and is easier on the knees when I'm crawling around back there. I have bought a couple of trucks over the years that have had Line-x installed by either the dealer or the previous owner but have always prefered the rubberyness of the Rhino liner. Go to both dealers and check both of them out. I also found that Rhino Liner is easier to clean. Edit:As for the comment about Rhino liner pealing. It will peel under EXTREME sharp edges but most dealers will touch it up for you. I never had this problem. People that use their trucks hard enough for it to peel probably aren't babying their trucks or worried about some superficial scrapes. One problem with Line-x is you can dent the metal under the coating since it isn't rubbery. From what I saw on past trucks of mine - is Rhino liner is thicker in most places and absorbs most of the shock when something is thrown back there. Take a hammer to a linex bed and you will be able to dent the metal underneath. I would only every do Rhino liner again. 1 crawl around a Line-x bed in a pair of shorts will make anyone wish they had gotten Rhino liner. But again, its all what you prefer. Both offer great protection but I have found that Rhino Liner is easier to live with unless you are sliding steel beams in and out of your truck all day. Good luck

01-02-2009, 07:47 AM	#10
Simon's Mom Don't Worry Be Happy Name: Judy or Jude :) Joined: Apr 2007, #1297 Location: SBurl Vermont Age: 49 Gender: Chick Posts: 4,452 06 DC SR5 4WD SB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4L Extang Trifecta Soft Tonneau, TRD Exhaust, Goodyear Wrangler AT Silent Armors, Thule Racks, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Weathertech InChannel Visors & Floorliners, OEM Nerf Bars, AFE Dry Filter, C2C Hood Struts, Custom Badging by Sockmonkey	I voted Line-X but no one in VT has a franchise anymore. They all changed to Onyx. There is a guy who does Rhino. On my tundra, I choose the Onyx because of the harder application, it would not rip up to ski carbines like the softer Rhino. I had friend who had both. I would probably do either product on my side bars though. Winter salt kills everything here.

01-02-2009, 08:12 AM	#11
mjp2 Living vicariously through myself Name: Milton Juevos Portimous II Joined: Feb 2007, #924 Location: NJ Gender: Dude Posts: 7,249 '06 TRD Access Cab, v6, 6-speed 2006 Access Cab Manual 4.0 Painted grill	Durabak.

01-02-2009, 07:54 PM	#14
CtryBoyInMT Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3632 Location: Johnson County, KS Age: 11 Gender: Male Posts: 432 2008 4WD V6 Access Manual TRD Off-Road 2008 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Tinted windows, Rear locker anytime, Secondary filter delete, Parking light activated Fog lights, USA▪Spec Ipod adapter, Map light mod, Relocated 7-Blade, Warn Trans4mer Brushguard & winch, Tire chains, Homelink© installed in headliner, LED lighted 4x4 Switch, Defrost w/o A/C, Heated mirrors, Bilstein 5100's (1.75") & Rear TSB, 50w Reverse lights, Pratt & Whitney PT6A-68, Will this list ever end???	Good Points. Never thought about my knee rash debacles from Line-X. It will i tell ya! __________________ I refuse to have a Signature!!!

08-07-2009, 12:26 PM	#16
ozmon420 Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8699 Location: miami, florida Gender: Male Posts: 348 08 tacoma 2008 Double Cab Automatic v6 4.0 18''x9'' moto metal rims, alpine iva-d310 w/sirius sat radio, ipod connection, tv tuner, reverse camera, bug deflector, wet okole seat covers, tinted windows, running boards, toytec coilovers front set at 2'' , AAL rear, TC UCA, leer topper	used rhino before great product goes on evenly

08-07-2009, 12:30 PM	#17
Colton Trust, but verify. Name: Colton Joined: May 2009, #17626 Location: Smithfield, VA Gender: Male Posts: 9,733 2010 DCLB TRD Sport Prerunner 2010 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) TRD Skid plate, All Weather mats, Chrome exhaust tip, Hose-Clamp mod, AVS vent visors, Tint- 35% front-5% back	Linex. Nuff said. __________________ "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

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SC4333 Senior Member Name: Grant Joined: Dec 2008, #11412 Location: San Antonio, TX Gender: Male Posts: 1,939 '08 PreRunner SR5 2008 Access Cab Manual 2TR-FE 5100s @ 2.5; SAW 2.0 & AAL in the rear; DIY DTRLs, Alternating turn signals & 6k HID bi-xenons; Viper alarm; 3M Tint 22% in the front, 13% over stock in rear; P500UB Pioneer Premier, 12"Alpine Type R w/ custom enclosure, MTX Thunder amp; Always on 12v Outlets, 12v Outlet under hood; Secondary air filter removed; Debadged; A few other little things.	I've used them both and would recommend Rhino Liner. The elasticity and durability is unbeatable IMO. 3/16"-1/4" thick rhino liner. FTW

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carmellocafe Begin With The End In Mind. Name: KEVIN Joined: May 2009, #17267 Location: N. California Age: 35 Gender: Male Posts: 1,547 06 Prerunner Access cab longbed 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 AFE Dry Pro filter Flowmaster muffler E-Z clamp tailgate mod.	Rhino is some seriously tough stuff. __________________