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Thu, 21 March 2019 10:49  |
GatsbysCruise
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I am recalling a MYTH BUSTERS show where they were looking for something that could be used
to apply to a cinderblock wall to add strength, to protect against forces such as hurricane
force impacts.
On the show, in true MYTH BUSTERS tradition, they built several cinderblock walls then used
a home made cannon to shoot 2x4 studs at it to mirror hurricane force winds, animating a
stud from a home into the walls.
One wall was left untreated and I do not recall what they applied to the other two walls,
but impact of the 2x4 stud either destroyed the wall or ripped a huge hole in it.
THE LAST WALL had an application of TRUCK BED LINER on the surface and try as they may,
The stud was unable to penetrate the protective coating. I do not believe it even made
a hole on impact, it's been a while since I saw the video.
TRUCK BED LINER comes in various colors, BLACK, WHITE and CLEAR may be of interest to us.
The water tank in my GMC is original and is still intact. WHen I shine a light on it I can
see surface cracks, otherwise you'd never know age has had any bearing on it.
I had commented on the AirConditioner cap beginning to show signs of UV damage, beginning
to become brittle.
Also I have had thoughts on the Fantastic vent covers. When I bought my Fantastic vent,
I opted for the flat cover. I was told that model cover tended to not last just by virtue
of the flat design, mine is still in good condition though I can see weather and UV is
starting to dull the finish.
SO MY THOUGHTS ARE that the WATER TANK can be coated with BED LINER to reinforce the walls,
TOP AND BOTTOM, of the water tank. Seems simple enough to do, roll the product on, let it
cure and the strength would be restored. Easier than laying a layer of fiberglas over the tank.
THE AC COVER can be coated with a layer of WHITE bed liner. Texture does not really matter,
the white UV protection would protect the cover and the strength of the bed liner would
hold the cover together long after the AC is non operational.
THE FANTASTIC VENT COVER can be coated with CLEAR bed liner. Still get the strength of the
bedliner, the UV protection and will still allow light to come through.
If this should work, and at this time I can't think of any reason it would not, there can
be multiple other uses for such a product.
Would anyone else think that this may be a good fix or is there a better resolution???
Thinking out loud again.
slc
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| Re: [GMCnet] TRUCK BED LINER, can we use it for other uses? [message #341906 is a reply to message #341902] |
Thu, 21 March 2019 11:31  |
James Hupy
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We have a line-X bedliner spray company here in Salem. I had some rusty GMC
bumpers that I took to the local chrome shop and had him strip and etch the
bumpers. They were pitted and I was afraid that the chrome would show that,
so I took the bumpers to line-X and had them sprayed with the pebble
finish, followed with a clear UV resistant top coat. The GMC came from the
Oregon Coast and I thought the bedliner would hold up well in the salt air
climate. I have not seen the coach in a couple of years, but the last time
I did, the bumpers still looked good.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Thu, Mar 21, 2019, 9:22 AM David H. Jarvis via Gmclist <
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> I think that bed liner is available in a spray can also. That would make
> the job easier.
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| Re: TRUCK BED LINER, can we use it for other uses? [message #341907 is a reply to message #341902] |
Thu, 21 March 2019 11:44 |
GatsbysCruise
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Harry wrote on Thu, 21 March 2019 10:57I think that bed liner is available in a spray can also. That would make the job easier.
I tried to use the spray can version a few years back, The first spray was just a glob and then it wouldn't spray anymore. Not a good experience.
I am thinking a roller and a brush can get the job done.
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| Re: [GMCnet] TRUCK BED LINER, can we use it for other uses? [message #341909 is a reply to message #341906] |
Thu, 21 March 2019 12:03 |
Rob
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You could have seen it at Mt. Hood last fall!
I did scratch one corner on the underside of the rear bumper several years ago (trying to get close to a sani-dump in my pre-macerator days...) and have considered trying to get that patched. Thankfully in Victoria, we have very little "salt spray", despite our proximity to the ocean. So, it's not very high up on my "to do" list...
Some have told me to look for chrome bumpers - but more often than not, I get complements on them...
Not the best pic:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showfull.php?photo=66109
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
> On Mar 21, 2019, at 9:31 AM, James Hupy via Gmclist wrote:
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> We have a line-X bedliner spray company here in Salem. I had some rusty GMC
> bumpers that I took to the local chrome shop and had him strip and etch the
> bumpers. They were pitted and I was afraid that the chrome would show that,
> so I took the bumpers to line-X and had them sprayed with the pebble
> finish, followed with a clear UV resistant top coat. The GMC came from the
> Oregon Coast and I thought the bedliner would hold up well in the salt air
> climate. I have not seen the coach in a couple of years, but the last time
> I did, the bumpers still looked good.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
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| Re: [GMCnet] TRUCK BED LINER, can we use it for other uses? [message #341910 is a reply to message #341902] |
Thu, 21 March 2019 12:11 |
Jimmy_Bonez
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I’ve been an autobody professional for about 15 years now. As much as I’ve seen multiple uses for bed liner it is far from a cure all for legitimate damage. Will it protect an exposed water tank from premature damage absolutely. Will it keep water from coming out of an already damaged water tank. Probably. For how long is 1million dollar question. It will stretch eventually and tear. It’s great for cosmetically “repairing” things. As far as for gas tanks. I would avoid that. If the tank is damaged and bedliner is applied you won’t know if there is a problem until it’s to late. A pin hole in a tank could eventually turn into a more substantial hole that is only masked by the liner. And when the liner fails you will have a major lack of fuel issue. I’d advise in using it for cosmetics only and any product you use make sure it is UV protected.
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> On Mar 21, 2019, at 11:57 AM, David H. Jarvis via Gmclist wrote:
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> I think that bed liner is available in a spray can also. That would make the job easier.
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| Re: [GMCnet] TRUCK BED LINER, can we use it for other uses? [message #341911 is a reply to message #341909] |
Thu, 21 March 2019 12:28 |
GatsbysCruise
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Rob wrote on Thu, 21 March 2019 12:03You could have seen it at Mt. Hood last fall!
I did scratch one corner on the underside of the rear bumper several years ago (trying to get close to a sani-dump in my pre-macerator days...) and have considered trying to get that patched. Thankfully in Victoria, we have very little "salt spray", despite our proximity to the ocean. So, it's not very high up on my "to do" list...
Some have told me to look for chrome bumpers - but more often than not, I get complements on them...
Not the best pic:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showfull.php?photo=66109
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
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YES THE BUMPERS... they are on my list also.
The PO (Grrrrr) didn't do much maint on the bumpers and for the wear, they are in pretty good shape.
I have one spot where the PO put grey duct tape over something, I have not taken the duct tape off to see what blemish is being covered.
I may do that this summer, this will be a very project heavy summer so time will be the restricting factor.
My coach is Brite White, and I have considered covering the bumpers with WHITE bedliner. Then again, if the bumper finish is not too far gone,
I can use clear, but using a color like white seems to make the coaches appearance take a more modern look.
The back side of the bumpers had surface rust and I had POR15 painted to seal the rust and try to stop it. I imagine in the long run, the
bumpers may have to be replaced, if that is possible these days, but in the mean time, coating them with a tough surface coat of something like
the bedliner seems just the ticket and you can color it. Bedliner comes in a variety of colors, I thought Bed liner was only available in Black then I found WHITE, then green, then yellow, and more color show up each time I search.
I have always been concerned about damage from HAIL. When you are out camping you have no cover or protection.
I think I will be coating over the AC cover, because I don't want to lose that.
And coating over the Fantastic vent with clear just seems to sound sensible. Obviously, the hinges are plastic and can break and
we may have to deal with that when or if it happens but till then, I am just concerned with the body of the vent cover...
I am finding that I was not the first to think about this product as an alternate product for the RV. 
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| Re: [GMCnet] TRUCK BED LINER, can we use it for other uses? [message #341913 is a reply to message #341911] |
Thu, 21 March 2019 12:53 |
Justin Brady
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There's a massive difference in professionally sprayed bedliner (linex, rhino, etc) and the stuff you can get at Autozone.
The real stuff is impressive and extremely durable. It's a 2 part finish sprayed by a high pressure gun hot, not something you can do at home.
The "over the counter" type bedliners are really more of a paint with some texture.
Raptorliner and Herculiner do the job, but neither ie as good looking or as protective as professional.
Duplicolor is okay if you really just want the look, it's not going to add any strength and it's only mildly more protective than spray paint.
Justin Brady
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| Re: [GMCnet] TRUCK BED LINER, can we use it for other uses? [message #341914 is a reply to message #341913] |
Thu, 21 March 2019 13:20 |
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Justin Brady wrote on Thu, 21 March 2019 12:53
Raptorliner and Herculiner do the job, but neither ie as good looking or as protective as professional.
Duplicolor is okay if you really just want the look, it's not going to add any strength and it's only mildly more protective than spray paint.
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The Raptorliner is a two part that you have to mix and is one of the products that comes in white.
For the AC cover, I would like the benefit of a little more strength and holding power but my main
concern is to stop the UV attack on the plastic. Granted the AC won't last forever, frankly I'm
surprised it has lasted this long, but we don't need the inconvenience of having to piece back '
together a cover that was torn apart by wind or having to go find a new cover to replace it.
SImilar thoughts for the Fantastic vent cover. Some strength and durability would be nice but UV
protection would be great.
The water tank is fully together and as it is hidden in a cabinet, UV is not a concern.
I'd like to put a coating on that would have some strength to aid the aging fiberglas tank.
I have a poly tank from a different RV but it is a different shape and would take some major
interior changes to be able to use it, thus, it would be a last ditch effort.
am actually thinking about making a pan under the water tank so if it does have a leak, the water
would harmlessly drain onto the ground. I would do this with any other tank as well, just like
to have that safety net.
slc
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| Re: [GMCnet] TRUCK BED LINER, can we use it for other uses? [message #341915 is a reply to message #341914] |
Thu, 21 March 2019 13:23 |
Justin Brady
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Raptor is the best of the bunch in my experience, but it doesn't look nearly as nice as Linex done by someone who knows what they are doing.
For the water tank, I suppose any of them would add some strength. I say replace it, my stock one was in OK shape (held water no leaks), when I pulled it out just setting it on an unlevel surface cracked it. Granted I wasn't super gentle, but seems like a failure Point I don't want to deal with for a couple hundred bucks.
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| Re: TRUCK BED LINER, can we use it for other uses? [message #341923 is a reply to message #341901] |
Thu, 21 March 2019 17:48 |
GatsbysCruise
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------ One other thought besides the bed liner is the spray on material to seal
rain gutters, etc. They also show it covering a screen door as a bottom of a
boat. I have used it very successfully in gutters at the connections. A good
color selection as well as an easy to use spray can.
Dean C. Hanson 75 Avion twin bed
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I know that stuff. I used it from a can in a stone water fall vessel. The original sealant cracked and was peeling.
I cleaned it up and painted this on, let it dry and the vessel held water like new.
Only thought would be, this product holds water from the inside, doesn't it???
Hmmm well, I did see him punch a hole in a barrel and slap a patch on from the outside of the barrel.
Its a good thought....
slc
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| Re: TRUCK BED LINER, can we use it for other uses? [message #341929 is a reply to message #341928] |
Thu, 21 March 2019 22:26 |
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Jp Benson wrote on Thu, 21 March 2019 21:30About a year ago I called the Fantastic Fan folks and they sent me two new vent covers for free.
JP
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REALLY?
A few years ago I called about a concern and they replaced the entire unit for free. But I have recently heard that they are under
new ownership and the rumor ( I don't know if its true ) was that they were not as generous as they used to be....
Will have to see I guess.
slc
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| Re: [GMCnet] TRUCK BED LINER, can we use it for other uses? [message #341933 is a reply to message #341929] |
Fri, 22 March 2019 09:27 |
Rob
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Atwood bought Fan-tastic Vent in 2012 or 2013 and then Dometic purchased
Atwood in 2014... (IIRC)
I recall Atwood announced the lifetime warranty was being changed shortly
after the initial sale. Only certain parts (like the cover itself) were
going to be "lifetime" after that and there was a shipping charge being
added… Dometic changed it again after that (5/7 years?)...
I had a some parts sent to me just before the Atwood sale and it was a
"fantastic" experience! But all good things come to an end.
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
On Mar 21, 2019, at 8:26 PM, slc via Gmclist
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REALLY?
A few years ago I called about a concern and they replaced the entire unit
for free. But I have recently heard that they are under
new ownership and the rumor ( I don't know if its true ) was that they were
not as generous as they used to be....
Will have to see I guess.
slc
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Sat, 23 March 2019 13:20 |
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Jp Benson wrote on Sat, 23 March 2019 07:47
This pages claims "Dome has a lifetime warranty" and provides an 800 number.
http://www.rvvent.com/warranty.htm
JP
That's great
One of my thoughts of coating the vent fan dome, other than lengthing the life of the dome, was to maybe protect it from hail impact.
Just a thought
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