I DID IT! Line X on my cladding...

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12/28/2010, 04:02 PM
KRemo

I DID IT! Line X on my cladding...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/LINE_X_d.jpg

They also applied a product called "X-tra" in high gloss black on the side mirrors, grill and hood insert and installed the hood fangs for me. I'm very happy with the outcome.
12/28/2010, 04:08 PM
jdm monkey

pics?
12/28/2010, 04:10 PM
KRemo

I posted the pic in the original thread up top. You can't see it? :confused:
12/28/2010, 04:17 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRemo

I posted the pic in the original thread up top. You can't see it? :confused:

I can see it, I can see it even better when I click on it...:smilewink

Looks GREAT!...:yes:
12/28/2010, 04:24 PM
vxaddict

That looks great! Can I ask how much that ran you to do the cladding?
12/28/2010, 04:30 PM
SouthJ1

thats what im wondering about how much was it?
12/28/2010, 04:32 PM
KRemo

$940 out the door, tax and all. That included them removing the cladding, I'm sure it would've been cheaper if I had taken it off and brought it to them, but I'm ok with paying them to do it. ;)
12/28/2010, 05:09 PM
JoFotoz

I like it..though maybe a tad shiny for me.

I wonder how this will "weather"...and if (heaven forbid) you get a crunch in a cladding section.....

...will the Line-X be "matchable" new to old...:_thinking

jo
12/28/2010, 05:19 PM
RickOKC

I like it! I hope to see it in person some day - eventually there will be another DFW get-together.
12/28/2010, 05:21 PM
Riff Raff

After viewing your picture and seeing how beautiful the "X-tra" High Gloss portions are (hood insert/mirrors), I think the entire cladding should have been done in the "X-tra" (not Line-X) and kept it one paint theme. Oh well, too late now.:_crying:
12/28/2010, 05:56 PM
tomdietrying

Glad to see you did it. Looks really sharp!
Peace.
Tom
12/28/2010, 05:58 PM
taylorRichie

Wow! Nice... This has been on my to-do list for 2 years now... someday. :D
12/28/2010, 06:00 PM
Mile High VX

Looks sharp, man...good choice!
12/28/2010, 06:03 PM
killinformula

Wow... that looks amazing! I am in awe at how cool it looks. What shop in FW did it and how long did they take? I might be willing to take mine there
12/28/2010, 06:04 PM
VXorado

Your ride looks great!!!!!

Its unique and now your cladding is looks indestructable.
12/28/2010, 06:08 PM
Mile High VX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

After viewing your picture and seeing how beautiful the "X-tra" High Gloss portions are (hood insert/mirrors), I think the entire cladding should have been done in the "X-tra" (not Line-X) and kept it one paint theme. Oh well, too late now.:_crying:

Then it would look like this:

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2133618039.html
12/28/2010, 06:30 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mile High VX

Then it would look like this:

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2133618039.html

;puke2;
12/28/2010, 06:35 PM
Riff Raff

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mile High VX

Then it would look like this:

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2133618039.html

Much Mo Betta'...............although, it needs to be on something other than an Ebony so that it shows "contrast" and isn't merged into the same existing body color. On an Ebony VX, the matte subdued finish of the Line-X would look better which would show contrast between the different shades of black.

:bgwb:
12/28/2010, 07:10 PM
IndianaVX

[QUOTE=Mile High VX;215320]Then it would look like this:

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2133618039.html[/

All that work, and couldn't finish the half moon portion on rear door.......
12/28/2010, 07:53 PM
VX-13

I like both the painted and Line-X, the all in black just looks awesome.
12/28/2010, 08:23 PM
Grif

Painting the cladding is unforgivable IMHO. It removes so much of the VX's character.

Line-X the cladding and you actually enhance the color and textural contrasts. Hopefully we can use less drastic measures to keep our claddings in top-notch shape, closer to stock condition. But to me Line-X seems perfectly acceptable. I'll probably end up doing mine eventually. Looks great, not perfect, but great.
12/28/2010, 09:32 PM
KRemo

I agree. If I wanted the cladding to look shiny black, I would've just had it painted which I think is utterly ordinary. I absolutely love the "2 tone" look and the Line X has helped make the cladding MUCH less high maintenance and MUCH more durable. I have had more compliments on the VX in the past few days since having the cladding and hood done than the entire 10 years of ownership...

Line X of West Fort Worth did it. The owners, David and Lisa are absolutely wonderful. (817) 244-6500
12/28/2010, 09:32 PM
djvx

Line-X the whole thing and be done with it
12/28/2010, 09:36 PM
Grif

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRemo

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/LINE_X_d.jpg

They also applied a product called "X-tra" in high gloss black on the side mirrors, grill and hood insert and installed the hood fangs for me. I'm very happy with the outcome.

For the sake of future reference, do you know what exact colors they used for each application? Did they line-x both sides of the cladding as suggested by the purported line-x rep we have commenting in a diff thread?
12/28/2010, 09:36 PM
KRemo

I've actually seen a Wrangler done head to toe in Line X. Very umm....trailer park. :nob:
12/28/2010, 09:39 PM
KRemo

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoFotoz

I like it..though maybe a tad shiny for me.

I wonder how this will "weather"...and if (heaven forbid) you get a crunch in a cladding section.....

...will the Line-X be "matchable" new to old...:_thinking

jo

Also - the product will be the same now vs. 10 years from now. They use a UV protectant to prevent fading and the Line X has actually covered a few nicks and gouges that were in the cladding before. If I were to ever get into a fender bender, I could have them Line X over and cover any future problem areas. But I certainly don't expect to be bending any fenders. *knock on wood*
12/29/2010, 02:30 AM
Tookie

Niiiiiiiiiiiice. Definitely a bit jealous ;)
12/29/2010, 06:36 AM
tom4bren

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoFotoz

I wonder how this will "weather"...and if (heaven forbid) you get a crunch in a cladding section.....

...will the Line-X be "matchable" new to old

Jo,

My hood insert looks the same now as it did 2 years ago. I'll try to post a pic this weekend (I need to get it cleaned up after the snow/salt/crud of the past few weeks).

I don't think that fading is going to be a problem for him.

This spring I hope to take my spare hood insert in to be LineX'd & will take a side by side comparison shot for you.

Tom
12/29/2010, 07:16 AM
Marlin

Doesn't making the hood insert shiny defeat the purpose of the hood insert? It was supposed to reduce glare?
Anyway, the Line-x looks good, but I am not a huge fan of the shiny stuff on the mirrors and insert. I would have gone with Line-x on that, especially since my mirrors get whacked on the trail every once in a while, and I think the Linex would be much easier to cover scratches than the paint.
12/29/2010, 08:16 AM
tom4bren

IMHO, the texture of the LineX allows the higher gloss of the hood insert to still cut down on glare. I've noticed NO difference in glare before/after the insert was coated.
12/29/2010, 09:04 AM
Marlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom4bren

IMHO, the texture of the LineX allows the higher gloss of the hood insert to still cut down on glare. I've noticed NO difference in glare before/after the insert was coated.

He didn't line-x the insert, some other kind of paint/coating. I am Riff on this one, it doesn't 'fit' with the Line-xed cladding.

I can see where the textured stuff would cut down on glare, no smooth surface to reflect off of.
12/29/2010, 09:05 AM
nfpgasmask

It looks pretty good. Know what would completely set it off? A 2" lift, some black rims, and some nice A/T or M/T tires!!!

;) Bart
12/29/2010, 09:29 AM
tom4bren

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin

He didn't line-x the insert, some other kind of paint/coating.

Ooops! I forgetted that part.

Oh well, the info is still good for anyone that may be interested in putting LineX on their insert.

Maybe he went with the non-textured finish so that the insert fangs would work:_confused
12/29/2010, 12:30 PM
LINE-X

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom4bren

Maybe he went with the non-textured finish so that the insert fangs would work:_confused

That's exactly correct, the fangs would probably not have worked well if the insert was coated with the bedliner material.

The LINE-X bedliner material was treated with black Xtra. Xtra is UV resistant (and thus fade resistant) and will hold its gloss. Xtra contains a DuPont Kevlar micropulp for enhanced durability. The insert and mirrors are just costed with Xtra without the bedliner material.

The cladding has been encapsulated with the LINE-X bedliner material and the cladding will be able to take a LOT more abuse than just painted cladding.

Personally, I like the contrast between the texture and smooth finishes, it looks unique and pretty darn sharp in person :yesgray:

KRemo: THANK YOU!

About that comment regarding Jeeps. We apply LINE-X to Jeeps almost monthly. I think they look pretty good also!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...angeJeep10.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...angeJeep11.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...JeepBeige1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ScramblerG.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...reenJeep16.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...GreenJeep2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...GreenJeep1.jpg

Before:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...e/redjpb1b.jpg

During:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...djeepbooth.jpg

After:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../redjeepc1.jpg
12/29/2010, 01:51 PM
nfpgasmask

OK, Mr. Line-X, can you post more or post a link to more photos of that beige Jeep or any other beige vehicles you have done?

Thanks - Bart
12/29/2010, 02:38 PM
LINE-X

Here are two different beige Jeeps. After we applied LINE-X to one of them, the owner applied some military insignia.

First Jeep which is the same as the one previously posted:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...JeepBeige3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...JeepBeige2.jpg

Second Jeep:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Jeep2Tone1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Jeep2Tone2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Jeep2Tone3.jpg

Owner's pictures:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../JeepHoyt3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../JeepHoyt1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../JeepHoyt2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Goldgrill1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...oGoldTank1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/123Gone/Gas1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...uebloGold3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...DodgeXtra1.jpg

Looks sort of silver in the pictures, but it's actually a beige color.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ChevyXtra3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ChevyXtra5.jpg

Tinker toy props in beige LINE-X (for Fort Worth Museum of Science and History):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ne/Tinker1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ne/Tinker6.jpg
12/29/2010, 02:44 PM
LINE-X

I realize this is a VehiCross forum, not a Jeep or other forum. But, if you will allow me to post those pics: For those of you in the Fort Worth area, we applied LINE-X to the interior of this vehicle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Porsche10.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...e/Porsche3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...e/Porsche8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...e/Porsche9.jpg
12/29/2010, 02:49 PM
atilla_the_fun

Is it possible to do a white (white like our Ironman) Line-X??
12/29/2010, 03:04 PM
LINE-X

Yes, we can apply white. We charge a little more for white and yellow because those colors a bit more difficult to work with though.

Here's a Ford pearlcoat, a very difficult color to apply, takes all day!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...FordCodePV.jpg
12/29/2010, 03:33 PM
KRemo

I like the pearl!!!! :yeso:

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