Rhino Liner or other types of paint-on liners

2Fliers wrote:

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Exactly. There are no Rhino Lining places that have the RV roof spray in my neck of the woods, but there are a good number of Line-X places, so if they could make a competing product to that or rvroof.com, I'd be set.

As for pickup bed liners (which are not elastomeric), I had a former cow-orker who had his 4x4 sprayed with Line-X. It did get rid of the issue of scratches when driving through the brush, and it didn't look bad at all.

Find some use diesel oil and mix it with diesel fuel to thin and roll it on. We have used it for years in VA and never have rot and it soaks into the wood quite rapidly so it's not slippery. Works great on stock trailers.

We have a galvanized flat bed trailer with a plywood deck. Re-decked it with marine grade plywood about 10 years ago and it sits outside in moist SE Texas air about 20 miles from the gulf. Originally tried coating the deck with Duplicolor Bed Liner and it began to shed the bedliner coating after sevaral months. Scaped it down, primed the wood (unfortunately don't remember what we applied for a primer but was a marine grade product) and then applied Herculiner. The first coating of Herculiner lasted about 7 years and was finally starting to wear thin. Recoated directly over the Herculiner with another coat of the same about 3 years ago and still looks great.

Can't really say whether the Duplicolor product would have worked better with the primer, but I like the rougher texture of the Herculiner. Keep in mind it is still a wood deck and can be damaged if you drag something sharp across it.

jalichty wrote:
Don't know if this is the place to put this, but if not, I'm sure the moderator will put it in the proper place. We bought an ATV trailer a while ago and it has a deck of plywood treated with some type of waterproofing material that is starting, already, to wear off. Was wondering if anybody has used Rhino Liner or something like it to treat wood decking? Wonder if it's even plausible? Any replies would be appreciated.

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If the plywood decking is outdoor "pressure treated" you do not need to "seal" it.

If is plain plywood, then simply paint it with a good quality outdoor rated paint. Much cheaper than any "bed liner" and will last many years before needing repainted.

I had a 4x8 utility trailer for nearly 20 yrs, I had to replace the non pressure treated plywood decking after 15 yrs. The original decking was simply painted with oil based paint from Tractor Supply.

I replaced the original plywood decking with PRESSURE TREATED plywood and gave it a coat of Tractor Supply paint after a couple of years. Sold the trailer 5 yrs after I replaced the decking and the plywood looked as good as new then.

A gallon of Tractor Supply paint costs $25 (hint, add in the hardner for this paint and it will give it some shine plus last longer)or so now days vs a couple of hundred for bed liner paint...

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
I am no expert with this but after fighting with plywood for many years I finally got it through my head that the edges were the most vulnerable. It would be a shame to spend all that money only to have water enter through the exposed lamination's and rain on your parade. I think marine plywood might make a better platform to start with and then apply treatment over that.

Yes, a very expensive solution for a somewhat temporary result. I have a plywood bed in a utility trailer that has been parked outside for 10+ years. It is just now starting to deteriorate and needs replacement. If you want a surface sealer, I would recommend an oil based varnish or oil enamel paint. If non-skid is a preference, you can buy an additive or used washed sand as an additive.

I am no expert with this but after fighting with plywood for many years I finally got it through my head that the edges were the most vulnerable. It would be a shame to spend all that money only to have water enter through the exposed lamination's and rain on your parade. I think marine plywood might make a better platform to start with and then apply treatment over that.

mlts22 wrote:
Rhino Liner or Line-X both are two part epoxy sprays which don't dry, but cure into place. Using either on a deck would do the job. Line-X even has residential formulations for decking as a way to seal it and keep it sealed.

Now, if Line-X can jump into the elastomeric RV roof fray, I'd be happy.

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jalichty wrote:
Don't know if this is the place to put this, but if not, I'm sure the moderator will put it in the proper place. We bought an ATV trailer a while ago and it has a deck of plywood treated with some type of waterproofing material that is starting, already, to wear off. Was wondering if anybody has used Rhino Liner or something like it to treat wood decking? Wonder if it's even plausible? Any replies would be appreciated.

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I vote for NO liner. Why do you really need one? You can always install one later if it is really needed. I don't have one, and it is working out okay.

ken

Rhino liner is slick when wet from what I remember when I had it done to a truck a number of years ago (1997)
I now use LineX.

LineX woudl be good on a trialer deck, it has better anti skid properties to it.