anyone have a problem with rhino liner top layer coming apart?

I do the Line-X, sorry I can not help.


Is this a question or a problem you are having?

Not familiar with the Rhino but I love my Line-X!

Have had a Rhino liner in the truck since November `01. It has hauled motorcycles, toolboxes, engine parts, and tons of firewood in all kinds of weather - no sign of wear of seperation.


I'm pretty sure the liner is sprayed on all at once, not in layers. Maybe a poorly prepared repair would seperate, but I haven't see one yet.

My Horse Shoer has Line-X. Throws anvils, shoes, stuff all day long and his box looks brand New! I've got Line-Xhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif

Rhino rules...less than 3 days after it was sprayed in, we threw a pallet of pop in the bed via a forklift, scraped up a tiny bit (and I cannot find that spot anymore) and no other problems since...bring it back and make them re-spray it for you!

Not familiar with the Rhino but I love my Line-X!


I'm not familiar with Line-X or Rhino, but I love my BedRug. Any cargo rides quietly on the BedRug... http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

I heard crap about the Rhino so I opted for Full Metal Jacket. It is very similar to the Line-X. After a year, it is in like new condition.Edited by: jonekelly

Rhino and Line-x are both good products. Rhino is a little softer and applied a little thicker than Line-x but both are almost indestructible when applied correctly. The skill and competence of the installer is far more important than the brand. Both can have problems if the prep work is not correctly. You may be able to cut or gouge the surface with a sharp object but "coming apart" sounds like an installation problem. Go back to the place that did the work and tell them they need to fix it.

LINE-X and Rhino differ quite a bit. The biggest difference is that LINE-X contains polyurea and Rhino does not. That does several things: 1. LINE-X's temperature tolerance is 250 degrees and Rhino's is 175. As the temperature of the bed approaches the temp tolerance, it loses its strength. Obviously, you won't have much a problem with LINE-X. 2. Polyurea keeps moisture out of the solution thus making a more dense and solid liner. Less moisture also means better adhesion. 3. Polyurea also makes for a harder liner. The tear strength of LINE-X is 304 pounds per linear inch (pli). Rhino is 145 pli. 4. Polyurea sets up very fast, that's one reason why LINE-X goes on with heat and high pressure. LINE-X dries in about 4 seconds, so you get an even application throughout the bed. Rhino takes a minute or so to even gel, an hour or so to dry. Before it gels, gravity can pull the liner from the top ridges in to the low valleys. Rhino’s Tuff Stuff goes on cold/low pressure and thus has that gouped on look. LINE-X’s high heat/high pressure gives it a very nice texture, it’s sort of like an orange peel. 5. Polyurea makes the liner more chemical resistant, especially to organic oils and solvents.<BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break">
LINE-X is the only brand with a NATIONAL lifetime warranty.

I have researched the major brands of bedliners that are on the market and can most likely answer any questions.

I have a Rhino Lining. I had it put in my 02 when I bought the truck. It has faded a little after 2 years but is still in great shape with no nicks or cuts. I haul my dirt bikes and all kinds of crap in it. They are great liners.

LINE-X and Rhino differ quite a bit. The biggest difference is that LINE-X contains polyurea and Rhino does not. That does several things: 1. LINE-X's temperature tolerance is 250 degrees and Rhino's is 175. As the temperature of the bed approaches the temp tolerance, it loses its strength. Obviously, you won't have much a problem with LINE-X. 2. Polyurea keeps moisture out of the solution thus making a more dense and solid liner. Less moisture also means better adhesion. 3. Polyurea also makes for a harder liner. The tear strength of LINE-X is 304 pounds per linear inch (pli). Rhino is 145 pli. 4. Polyurea sets up very fast, that's one reason why LINE-X goes on with heat and high pressure. LINE-X dries in about 4 seconds, so you get an even application throughout the bed. Rhino takes a minute or so to even gel, an hour or so to dry. Before it gels, gravity can pull the liner from the top ridges in to the low valleys. Rhino’s Tuff Stuff goes on cold/low pressure and thus has that gouped on look. LINE-X’s high heat/high pressure gives it a very nice texture, it’s sort of like an orange peel. 5. Polyurea makes the liner more chemical resistant, especially to organic oils and solvents.<BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break">
LINE-X is the only brand with a NATIONAL lifetime warranty.

I have researched the major brands of bedliners that are on the market and can most likely answer any questions.





I don't want to start a Liner fight here, but I will swing at this one.


With only 25 deg difference in both, I really don't think it is going to make that much of a difference. I am not sure what kind of temps the bed will see in places like Arizona, but up here it is not going to get past 120 deg with the sun reflectoin.


You are correct on how it is applied but I can say that there is no difference in apperence between my bed and one done with Line-X. The ones that I have seen done with Line-X still had a cottage cheese look or orange peel look, just like my Rhino liner.


My Rhino has a Life Time warrenty for as long as I own my vehicle. Any cuts or chips or color changes he will fix.


I had mine done befor I new about Line-X or maybe there was not a dealer in my area. I may have gone with Line-X, but the dealer for Rhino had done a lot of work in my area and his work looked very good. I am very pleased with the product. I had mine color matched to the pewter color and it may have faded a little but I can always take it back to them and the will clean it for free. It also has the UV protectant in it to prolong the color.


Now I do have a couple of stains on it and I have only really tried to clean with some house hold products. But I feel the color of it looks better than being black on a truck that has a lot of other color match items.


Line-X is a Just as good of product as Rhino in my eyes. Both have there own bragging rights. Linw-x is stronger, but Rhino holds items better fr

Check your math: The difference between 250 degrees and 175 degrees is 75 degrees, which is very significant. Your lifetime warranty is only good with the dealer that sprayed it. Hope he stays in business. I've never seen a LINE-X liner with the cottage cheese look. You don't get that type of look with LINE-X or any brand of liner that uses a high heat/high pressure system.


To answer the original post. Did you have Rhino's UV topcoat sprayed on the liner? If so, it has a history of flaking off. Maybe that's what you're seeing.


Edited by: TruckDaddy

Ok my math is a little fuzzy. Work all night and this is what happens. Sorry about that.

BTW, I spend 10 days in Alaska a couple of years ago in June. Alaska is a BEAUTIFUL state. I recommend anyone who likes the outdoors to visit. I was in Anchorage, Sitka, Talkeetna, and a couple of other places. Excuse the spelling if incorrect. Went deep sea fishing and caught a 150 lb. halibut. The thing was huge, had to be close to 6 feet tall. Bald eagles are as numerous as pidgeons are here in TX. I took a ride with the Ididerod (sp?) dogs, the sled was on wheels, though. I was fortunate to see some whales too. Took a boat ride around Prince Williams Sound, took a hike to some of the glaciers. Had a great time, I hope to go again some day. Edited by: TruckDaddy

Never experienced that problem with the Rhino in my previous truck.