As a new truck owner, you want to protect your truck with the highest quality truck
bedliner available. Whether you use your truck for off-roading adventures or as a work truck and daily driver, having a
bedliner that plays and works as hard as you do is essential. However, with an influx of
bedliners that are available for any model of
truck, it can
be confusing and even overwhelming deciding what type of
bedliner you should go with for your truck. To make this process more simple for you, we're taking three of top brand names of
bedliners in the industry, LINE-X,
ArmorThane, and Rhino Linings and comparing the three. If you'd like to know more about your options, contact Red Desert
Off-Road today to see what
bedliner is best suited for your budget, lifestyle, and
truck.
Rhino,
ArmorThane and LINE-X Similarities
Before we
take a look at the differences of each of these
bedliners, let's first
take a look at the similarities
between these three industry leaders:
The installation
of any of the three
bedliners is relatively similar. According to online sources and call in checks, a Rhino Lining will cost you around $470.41, a LINE-X bed liner will cost you about $481.77. However,
Armorthane will only cost $450.00. These prices
were found by using the national average and could be higher or lower depending on the city in which you have your
bedliner sprayed in.
The installation process is similar, and the effectiveness of the
bedliner is only as good as the installer. Since LINE-X is a franchise,
all installers are certified in the proper techniques and processes to install spray-on
bedliners the right way, every time.
ArmorThane has the benefit of not being a franchise. However, they require their instructors must certify each company selling their product.
Each of the truck
bedliners offers a Lifetime Warranty. It's important to note that the Rhino Lining's warranty is a limited warranty and since individuals rather than franchises own rhino locations, you may have more difficulties if your bed liner tears or if installed incorrectly.
All three liners can
be color matched to fit your specifications.
Each
bedliner effectively dampens sounds and reduces overall impact.
Rhino
Bedliners
One of the main differences you'll notice immediately between a Rhino
bedliner, ArmorThane and a LINE-X
bedliner are how much softer a Tuff Grip Rhino
bedliner is. This is
due to the increased thickness and the materials that
are used in the creation process of this
particular bedliner. For some people, this softness is a positive attribute of Rhino
bedliners since it isn't as rough as LINE-X and ArmorThane and is more gentle on both the knees and cargo.
However other types of Rhino liners, such as the
SolarMax,
IExtreme and HardLine liners are comparable to LINE-X Premium, Platinum or XTRA LINE-X liners. If you were to set out the three different brands, i would have to say
ArmorThane is the one that would truly stand out. Their copyrighted family owned and passed down chemical mixture is something out of this world and so much better than any other brands chemical mixture that we have ever seen.
Another difference between Rhino, ArmorThane, and LINE-X is that because Rhino installers are not part of a franchise and not required to go through the same rigorous training as ArmorThane, Rhino liner
is applied and installed differently from one installer to the next. ArmorThane's trainers have been in the industry since ArmorThane started 30 years ago and they fly out to each location and spend a week going over step by step how
to correctly spray. They do not leave until
certification has been approved and all testing has been passed.
Other important things to consider about Rhino Bed Liners:
Since Rhino Liners use a thicker material to coat the surface of the truck bed, the lining won't follow the dips of the truck bed like a LINE-X or
ArmorThane Spray on
bedliner can.
Thicker
bedliners are typically attributed to a duller appearance, which can
be frustrating, especially if you spend extra money on color matching your Rhino
bedliner.
Rhino truck
bedliners are not as tear resistant or water resistant as the materials used in LINE-X and
ArmorThane bedliners.
LINE-X
BedLiners
Where Rhino
bedliners are sprayed thicker, LINE-X liners
tend to be on the thinner side (about ¼" thick
) which adds to overall increased durability. Using a high-pressure system that runs at temperatures between 130 degrees-210 degrees Fahrenheit, LINE-X is free from cracking or flaking and sets in about 3-5 seconds. After 24 hours, your truck
bedliner will be ready to haul anything, as the
bedliner will be 100% dry and ready to use.
With
ArmorThane Bedliners....
ArmorThane offers a higher tensile strength in all of their
bedliners, which equates to unmatched protection from gouges, rips, and tears.
With
ArmorThane you'll hear less noise for a quieter ride because of its impact absorbing surface.
Due to the precise application of
ArmorThane bedliner to the surface of your truck bed, you won't have to worry about lost cargo space for
bedlids, camper shells, 5th wheel hitches, utility
boxes,etc.
ArmorThane spray-on
bedliners permanently attach to your truck bed, leaving you with a factory-like finish and a watertight seal. Since there are no gaps or drill holes, you won't have to worry about rust or corrosion ruining your bed.
Spray-on
bedliners from
ArmorThane are also resistant to most chemicals like fuel, bleach, and other household solvents.
Making A Decision
To summarize, both bed liners have positive features, which is what makes them so popular as truck
bedliners. Many newer products from Rhino lining are comparable to LINE-X, but most of them still fall short in the areas where it matters most, and this is where
ArmorThane stands out as the leader in quality of the
product, best installation and warranty features.
If you are looking for a heavy-duty truck
bedliner that will stand the test of time, opt for an
ArmorThane liner.
Moreover, if you're still not positive what type of
bedliner is the optimal
bedliner for you and your truck's needs, contact
BedlinerReview.com.
