Line-X update?

[FlyingV77]

Any news about the LineX cladding adhesion problem? Supposedly they have a fix, but cant find any info on if it works. Anyone have any first hand knowledge?

[Marlin]

I don't think it needs a fix. Been over a year, no problems. Even the spot I tore on the rear door (wedged between tail light and door, oops) has not spread or anything.

[JoFotoz]

Mine has come 'Un-stuck' in several areas on cladding.

Line-X san Diego are going to re-do it for free...
...with bonding primer they have tested.


Jo

[Marlin]

I wonder if having a paint topcoat on the lineX makes a difference? It may "stiffen" the rubber a bit?

[JoFotoz]

Not in my case IMO...

I wonder if having a paint topcoat on the lineX makes a difference? It may "stiffen" the rubber a bit?

Its just not 'stuck" to the cladding.

He knew it might be an issue..hence re-do for free.

Jo

[boy93]

I work at line-x and I have work on Thursday and while I'm working I'll ask my boss if she has any information on it

[FlyingV77]

thanks, been wanting to get this done for such a long time. but have been putting it off because i don't want to have to re do it if it peels.

[FlyingV77]

any updates from your boss?

[JoFotoz]

I went to a "Line-X" truck meet this weekend...

...hosted by the shop that did mine.

There were two other fully Line-X'd vehicles ... both Raptors.

One was 8 months old..one new.

Talked with Dallas, the owner/sprayer of Line-X San Diego.
He confirmed that they now use a 'primer/barrier' coat on all
plastic that doesnt have a previous factory paint finish.

(Previous factory paint on plastic is a good base)

By the looks of the two Raptors..they have it nailed.
The adhesion on the molded ( non factory painted) plastic was 100%

Also looked at several others with partial Line-X on cladding/plastic...
.... ALL GOOD.

Mine will be going back to have cladding treated the same...

FOR FREE

....when I have time to strip her down

So... IMO..they have the issue resolved.

Jo

[ZEUS]

U guys have any "staining" occur on the Line-X at all? And fading issues anywhere? Jo & Chris, U both got the UV treatment on yours, right?

[Marlin]

No stain or fading. Still sparkly hasn't been washed since last June other than rain. Gas doesn't leave any marks at all. I did get the uv treatment which makes it shiny.

[JoFotoz]

Yup...UV protection here too..

U guys have any "staining" occur on the Line-X at all? And fading issues anywhere? Jo & Chris, U both got the UV treatment on yours, right?

I'm a BIG fan.

I didnt wash the ORW for nearly 6 weeks after Moab because I was waiting
to photograph her with a certain model...

Having washed her ..tires are still all (badly) stained with Red Moab mud ...
...but Line-X just came up sparkly with only a power wash.

Gas spill doesnt leave a mark...
.....bird sh * t and tree gum come right off

As for fading... none thats detectable.

Its good stuff IMO.

Jo

[tom4bren]

any updates from your boss?

I'll text him to follow up (he procrastinates more worser than I do).

[waaaaht]

What are y'all paying to have this done?

[FlyingV77]

in Dallas ive been getting quoted right at 700. including hood insert.