Rhino Liner Vs. Line-X Bed Liner

Had Rhino liner once. It did a great job protecting the bed. The only issue I had was that the material oxidizes. So unless I was very good at keeping it clean I'd end up with black hands any time I touched it.

Ok. I'm sure that's my fault. My trucks are not always kept spotless. Something to consider. Also keep in mind this was 1999/2000 timeframe and their material may do this less or not at all now.

Farm Camp etc,

All my Rhino liners were and are black and none of them would or will leave black on your hands. 10 years in the direct sun will fade the black Rhino just like it does Line-X or other black sprayed in liners. It's what the sun's heat and the sun's rays naturally does and you can see it for yourself in any big box store parking lot or other places in parked trucks. They all look the same visually after many years of exposure. Both Rhino and Line-X sell a top dressing easy to apply that makes a faded liner look new again but it doesn't repair any rips or gouges etc. They occur far more often in the harder/more brittle type liners as the material simply chips away and you can see this with your own eyes also by looking at as many different brands of older lined trucks as you want to or can find. Hard liner materials used are less forgiving to gouging and are so much more slippery and about everything slides around on it when driving. Proper preprep and application makes a great deal of difference in longivety.

BTW "Farm Camp", What the heck were you carrying on your Rhino lined bed anyway that made the black leave off? I've never seen any of the better brand liners do it.

Incidently, it doesn't make a diddlywop difference to me what anyone else wants as a sprayed in liner in their truck. I'm beyond happy with what we use/used on 4 trucks with the Rhino so far as it's performance for us has been stellar. Also, they've not been under a topper or a cover either except when the Lance TC is on and the truck has never been in or spent even one night or day our garage (too long) or my pole building. It sits outside at all times.

In '97 when I had my p/u I researched Rhino and Line-X. Since both were repairable if torn and price was comparable, I went with Line-X when I was told that Line-X could be sprayed vertically to coat under the rails of the box and Rhino couldn't be sprayed vertically. Whether true or not, at the time it was the difference for me. It may no longer be true.

My only recommendation for those adding a spray-on bed liner is if the bed tie-down loops are bolted to the inside corners of the box, don't let the vendor removed them and then reinstall them. Have the vendor mask-off the loop part of each tie-down, spray the liner over the tie-down's mounting bolts and then remove the tape afterwards. If the vendor doesn't seal the mounting bolts then they will starting rusting from inside the bed as well.

A good vendor will also ask you if you want the bed bolts sprayed over with the bed liner or left exposed.

I have a Rhino liner on my Chevy and Line-X on my Ford. This is the second Line-X I've had in 3 years and the first one on my '10 dually held up great with just a tad of fading. As has been said already, the Rhino is just a little thicker and softer so to speak and the Line-X is thinner and harder. My Rhino liner will come off on your pants when you are kneeling in the bed now. But that liner is 12 years old. I've had a few scuffs in the Rhino, but nothing major. It is my opinion that either of these liners will serve you well for many years to come. My new truck was sprayed with Line-Xs new UV spray that is not supposed to fade like the one in my '10 did, but only time will tell. Get the one that you like and happy camping!

rottidawg wrote:
Am I the only one who puts a rubber bed mat on top of the Line-X so it stays nice and new?

Can't say how well it will hold up.....it is buried under the bed mat with a camper on top full time.
But I think I like it.

I do the same thing. I have a cap on my truck bed, and the rubber mat makes it a lot easier on the knees when I have to crawl up into the bed to get something.

When I purchased my truck, it already had one of the do it yourself liners in it, and has held up great. Of course, with having a cap on the bed, the liner isn't exposed to the sun, rain, etc.

Line-X - it works great. No experience with other applied liners.

I have Rhino liner in my 2011 F150. I have had no issues with it. I like it's rubber finish. Stops things sliding around, and easier on the knees.

I had a Rhino liner in my previous truck. I also had a topper on that truck. I liked it because it was much softer on my knees. As others have stated, NOTHING slides around on this stuff. It's real grabby.

No problems with it in the 8 years I owned the truck.

I believe you can get the Rhino applied in different colors.

I think the prep work by the installer is critical no matter which one you choose.

;) for Linex. I have had in 3 trucks now. Held up very well. Does limit sliding some, but I can see were Rhino may do a better job in sliding prevention. Regardless, any load should be secured with straps when possible.

IMO Linex has a nice factory OEM look to it. Should be a standard on new trucks.

Rhino to me appears to look more inconsistant in appearence and thickness. Looks like a rubbery blend, not appealing to the eye as much as Linex.

Looks and function, I will continue to choose Linex first.

As far as issues,

I've seen Linex obtain a small scrape or gouge on some beds.

Rhino I usually see a peeling effect.

Fading they both can to a degree. Rhino appears to do so more rapidly with a chalky look. Linex tends to just look a little dull.

One of my trucks, the '92, has had Rhino in it likely since new, about 22 years. It's still in very good shape, aside from fading to dark grey. My truck has been a working truck all it's life.

I put Herculiner in my utility body 6 years ago and it's still in good shape and has been used alot. None of my trucks are garage queens or grocery getters (well, the Ranger does do some shopping). They all haul lots of various stuff in the bed on regular basis.

I'm pretty happy with Rhino. Also happy with Herculiner, for a less expensive, do-it-yourself product. I will use Herculiner more in the future. If I ever have a liner sprayed in by a shop, it will likely be Rhino.

I have nothing against Line-X, just haven't used it.