ANyone used U-Pol or Rock-It tintable truck liner for cab refinishing?

[Phlipper]

My lead sled head and one of my cabs are getting pretty ratty looking and I'd like to refinish all three pieces in a teal with black corner guards and black metal grills. I read thru all the threads I could find about refinishing and about duratex and I came upon Rock-It and U-Pol tintable liner roll-on that is said to be a lot tougher (read a few threads where duratex was said to chip easily). A gallon kit from U-Pol or Rock-It runs around $100 and is easily tinted with 3 oz of automotive paint per quart.


Anyone used either of these? How hard was it to apply? How durable was it?

[Phlipper]

I have also just been told I can use Duplicolor spray-on liner and just paint over it, then flat clear coat. Supposedly Duplicolor Bed Armor is also very tough, sprays on easily/evenly, and will take simple Krylon over it very well. Anyone tried that?

[singlemalt]

I have not used this product but I went over and looked at the website. From what I gather it is a polyurethane product, and comes in a two part mix. Base material and hardener. Based on my experience with similar resin and hardener systems, like Bondo, or surfboard resins, this is going to be tough, but stinky and more difficult to apply. Anything you mix will either make it onto the cab or be wasted in how ever long the pot time gives you. Your roller will also be wasted. You'll probably want a respirator, latex gloves, and lots of fresh air. If you like huffing solvents, you can skip the respirator.

http://www.u-pol.com/documents/datas...RLB-TDS-US.pdf

http://WWW.U-POL.COM/documents/datas...33-HSDS-US.pdf

Maybe they should add: Compressor not included.

You'll want to be very careful spraying this stuff, no open flames, sparks, smoking, ect.

I've done some boat building as well, and I'd avoid anything that involves spraying this kind of stuff, I can barely stand Bondo.


I've used lots of Duratex and couldn't be more enthusiastic about it. Super easy to work with, no smell, dries quickly and rolls on for a variety of textures. I've used it indoors in the winter with no complaints about smell. Cleans up with water. After coating, throw the roller in a plastic bag and it's good for days. A gallon will do many, many coats on many cabinets. About the same price for a gallon.
I've only used the black, but I've seen quite a few tinted Duratex jobs that came out great. You'll find lots of DIY info on the fEarful website.



The Duratex is pretty tough. I've got cabs I've been dragging around for years that still look great. If they get scratched, I can roll on some more and it'll be dry in an hour.

[RockNRollAl]

I just bought a couple of cabs from Xsonics - covered in Duratex. Excellent covering.

[Phlipper]

Thanks for the info Single.

Still trying to get as much info as I can on the application of tintable poly-based liner - specifically U-Pol or Rock-It? It's said to tint well and dry harder than woodpecker lips. Anyone?

[basscooker]

i use spray-on "stone" finish available at the home improvement places. it takes any color over it, followed by clearcoat. i wouldn't take my cabs on the road, but for what i make (and their intended use) it's not all that expensive and it is pretty tough. i still haven't used duratex, but i have used line-x. that stuff is indestructable. i'd go on the road with a line-x'd cab without a second thought. it's more likely to damage what it bumps into than the cab, no kidding. it's pricey and you have to take it to a line-x place to have it done, but if you want tough, you gotta pay for it. from what i've read here, the diy guy is best served with duratex.

[::::BASSIST::::]

Another fan of duratex here.

Alot of the truck bedliner stuff can add ALOT of weight to a cab. Something to consider.

[Phlipper]

Still looking for someone that has used poly based liner on a cab and has detailed info re bass cabs? Search brought up a little info.

Epoxy.xom's Polyurea coating?

Durabak colored?

Anyone?