Rhino Lining My Truck. Opinions on Lining Bed Rails?

[Silv3rado Own3r]

I have had drop in bed liners in all my trucks. I am going to go with a roll in on my new truck. Question is do have the bed rails done or not? I kinda think it looks tacky. Opinions are appreciated.

[Andrew.]

Leave them painted. Use the truck, when the rails get dinged/scuffed/chipped...then have just the rails done.

Waiting for mine to get a little more beat up before I take it in.

[TheBigMortboski]

I had my rails done on my 96 Ford, and it looked great. They weren't perfect to begin with, and it cleaned them up quite nicely. I didn't have them wrapped very far over the side, so bear that in mind. Maybe get a Sharpie and draw out where you want them.

The thing about getting them done later is sometimes you don't pay any extra (or very little) when you have them done at the same time.

[TruckDaddy]

If you really mean Rhino, get LINE-X instead. If you mean you're going to roll on a product yourself, that's different. Which do you mean?

[Chriscon7]

I agree with the op's idea of it looking tacky. I didn't do mine and I like the looks

[RHGuyettejr]

I did it, but my truck is black. I did it more because the old drop in scratched the hell out of the rails. If you are paying to have somebody to do this I would also recommend Line-x instead of Rhino.

[d3rtyZ71]

I got Line-X on my truck and had them do the bedrails. Doesnt look tacky at all in my opinion. I actually like the way it looks, but thats just me. Plus, you dont have to worry about messing up your bed or rails. But, I will say I would choose Line-X over Rhino any day of the week. Id post pics, but my count is not to 5 yet.

[Andrew.]

If your going to do the bed rails, please just do the tops.

When the people go over the edge by about 2", then it starts looking tacky.

[Silv3rado Own3r]

I'm going to have it done by a professional. Why Line-X?

[TruckDaddy]

I'm going to have it done by a professional. Why Line-X?

1. LINE-X Premium and LINE-X Xtra won't fade.
2. LINE-X is WAY stronger than Rhino (31% higher tear strength, 53% higher tensile strength, 45 degree higher temperature tolerance).
3. LINE-X's heat/high pressure application is the best. To be fair, some other brands also have heat/high pressure and some have cold/low pressure applications.
4. The LINE-X dealer network is fairly large.
5. LINE-X has been in business a long time and is the largest bedliner company in the world. So, they probably aren't going to shut down whereas you would lose support for your application.

[TheBigMortboski]

I'm sure someone will chime in with a lot of technical stuff, but suffice it to say, the material is a lot harder than Rhino or the other stuff, which means it lasts a lot longer. Its also tougher and less prone to fade. It also is not sprayed quite as thick.

***EDIT*** See what I mean? ^^

[Wlfman]

Line-X all the way. Rhino is no where near as good. Had a buddy of mine get Rhino about 9 months after I got Line-X, after about a year his was chalky white and looked like ****. Mine still looked brand new and was 9 months older. http://www.linex.com/pages/2010/bedliners/linex_vs_others/#

Ive always had them done over the rail, I think they look better that way. Plus you don't have to worry about scratching the rails.

[RHGuyettejr]

Here is my line-x its over the rails. Hopefully it will give you an idea about what it looks like. My dad has had his for five years and it still looks like day one, except one spot on the gate chipped, however that is covered under the lifetime warranty.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395524_3249152984401_1134260087_3313592_292398159_ n.jpg

[kemble]

I like my line-x over my rails and like it. I can use the rails to help loading stuff in the bed with no worries of scratching my paint.

EDIT: only pic I have that slightly shows the over the rail line x.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd172/briankemble/024.jpg

[Chevy53]

how much did it cost for a spray in bed liner to be done?

[Wlfman]

had mine done about 6 weeks ago. Short Bed over the rails was $450 out the door

[Chevy53]

alright i guess ill try the roll in kit i got from my work for 50$ with my employee discount and if that doesnt work ill line-x it

[Silv3rado Own3r]

Line X isnt avaiable in my area looks like Rhino it is

[d3rtyZ71]

Line X isnt avaiable in my area looks like Rhino it is

Hell, I would drive a couple of hours to get it over Rhino. Just my opinion, but mine is the Line-X Xtra and its about two years old. Looks like it did the day I got it!! My over the rails is just like kembles

[Wlfman]

+1 on the driving a couple hours to get LineX...

[Silv3rado Own3r]

Nah Line-X isnt that much better to drive 3 hours for line-x plus to wait all day to have it done. I am not doing any big hauling plus the product has a lot to do with the installer. Rhino is a easy target bc they are the leader in bed liners, the dealer I am working with stands by all his work and as for fading Rhino changed their product about 2 years about so their beds after awhile dont have a milky look to them.They will fade but with a cover I wont see it. If I go to sell my truck they have a applicater that can be put on and makes the liner look new. Rhino lining has more give to it and Line-x is more of a hard plastic. Kinda like chevy and ford there is pros and cons to each one. Dont hate me bc Im different.

[TruckDaddy]

The installer is important but the product is just as important. Rhino is not the leader by a long shot according to Frost & Sullivan (an independent firm that monitors many industries), LINE-X has been the leader for several years. Actually, Rhino is on and has been on a serious downhill slide for a while. Rhino has pulled all there regional reps that supported the dealers. They changed their formula so that it would go through a high pressure machine (like LINE-X), but unlike LINE-X, they still use mostly polyurethane which is inferior (but costs less). Actually, ever since Pierre Gagnon (their current CEO), came on board, they just copy LINE-X. By the way, Pierre Gagnon was canned from Mitsubishi North America for almost taking them into bankruptcy.

[Silv3rado Own3r]

Thank you for the education, but there is not enough negatives for me to not use Rhino. I am glad I researched it though!!!! My buddy has it and looks great 9 years later. (He works construction) No worries appreciate your guys opinions.

[d3rtyZ71]

I like the fact that Rhino has more grip than Line-X and that alone is was a big deal for me cause I dont like stuff sliding around in my bed. Obviously you are set on your Rhino liner which is fine. But, the two main reasons I did Line-X when I did was much more durable and it wouldnt fade. We used to get trucks in at the dealerships I used to work for and they were peeling and had chunks missing all the time. Granted, it has to do with how you use it and the installer. But, I use mine for wood, bricks, tools and other stuff when Im working on different projects and I havent had any issues at all. Good luck though!

[TruckDaddy]

Well, how about some pictures! We all like to look at pics. Anyone else have any pics?

Lets start with Rhino.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Rhino/RhinofadeB.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Rhino/RhinofadeC.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Rhino/Rhino23-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Rhino/Rhino27-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Rhino/RhinoTToys3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Rhino/RhinoTToys5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Rhino/RhinoTToys7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Rhino/rhino7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Rhino/Rhino14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Rhino/Rhino17.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Rhino/Rhino20.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Rhino/rhinopeel6b.jpg

[Silv3rado Own3r]

Your showing bad install and bad prep photos. That has nothing to do with Rhino lining itself.

[TruckDaddy]

Your showing bad install and bad prep photos. That has nothing to do with Rhino lining itself.

Those are pictures of Rhino bedliners that I found. If you have other photos, post away!

Just wondering though: Which Rhino product do you plan to get? Tuff Stuff, Tuff Grip, or Hardline?

[Silv3rado Own3r]

Those are pictures of Rhino bedliners that I found. If you have other photos, post away!

Just wondering though: Which Rhino product do you plan to get? Tuff Stuff, Tuff Grip, or Hardline?

The application of the liner which is in all but one was done by someone who was not experienced in the application of the liner. Like anything prep is 95% of the work. The picture of the liner that is lifted, you can tell they did not apply an applicator and didnt not scuff the bed up according to the regulations by Rhino. Those pictures are very bad install photos and could happen to any product. Thank you for the photos though.

I do not know yet which one I will be wanting.

[TruckDaddy]

Those Rhinos are from multiple dealers, you can see by the locations stated on (most) the Rhino tags.

[juan valdez]

My truck has the bed rails done and it just barely goes past the tops. Looks good and adds protection. I think it's line-x but not sure. I've had rhino in the past and it was fine but I don't use my bed heavy like a construction worker or anything along those lines