Herculiner applied this weekend.

JerBob · 07-02-2007, 05:22 PM

After 2 years of the kit sitting my basement, I finally got around applying the stuff. First off, let me say that it is as easy to do as the intructions make it sound, however, I way underestimated the amount of time it would take. I had about 10 hours total from the time I started removing stuff to the time I finished the final touch ups and reassembly. If anyone is interested I can post the details and some photos to show before and after.

AF-Medic · 07-03-2007, 12:39 AM

I would be intersted to see how it holds up

54warrior · 07-03-2007, 05:11 AM

Good luck with it. I put that stuff in my S-10 a few years back. I was extremely disappointed with it. I put 3 coats on even. It stayed on, no peeling or chipping whatsoever, but the stuff was porous (like a sponge). If you hauled any kind of dirt in the bed, the dirt would get stuck in the "pores" and instead of having a nice black rubber bed, it was riddled with dirt that was basically embedded into the stuff. No amount of scrubbing/pressure washing was successful in removing the dirt from the pores.

As I said, I hope yours turns out better.

JerBob · 07-04-2007, 08:26 AM

I have noticed already that just walking on it leaves noticeable footprints. Considering the bed looked it had been through WWIII before I started, even with the footprints it's 100% better. I'm going to post some pictures as soon as I get them off the camera.

bestatchess · 07-04-2007, 09:08 AM

10 hours to apply and leaves dirt absorbing pores? This would make a good Line-X advertisement.

JerBob · 10-12-2007, 08:27 PM

It's been 3 months since the Herculiner has been installed. I have to say that I am quite happy with it so far. The truck spent a lot of time parked outside this summer and the sun doesn't appear to have harmed it. I have noticed that the super-shiny finish has cooked off, but it is still very attractive. I have hauled several loads of dirt, mulch and branches without any negative affects. I would say for the money, this is one helluva product.

KneeSahnTight'un · 07-01-2008, 11:26 AM

I was looking at this as a cheaper option than a line-x bed. Do they sell it in any auto parts store or where do you get it????

54warrior · 07-01-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KneeSahnTight'un

I was looking at this as a cheaper option than a line-x bed. Do they sell it in any auto parts store or where do you get it????

Most autoparts stores have it.

I have had better luck on smaller parts using the Dupli-Color bed coating that comes in a spray can. I've put it on my tow hooks, rear fender wells, my Total Chaos Shackles, and several parts/pieces of my lift kit. It has held up remarkably well, much better than the Herculiner did in my S-10 bed (read my post up above).

jljue · 07-04-2008, 04:10 PM

Just be sure not to get any on you. This thread brought up memories of this thread on Explorerforum back when I was on there a lot. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ad.php?t=18595