How to Apply Herculiner DIY Roll On Bed Liner on my 2018 Ford F150

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks for watching my Herculiner bed liner video! Please like and subscribe! Here are other videos you may enjoy: My new (used) 2018 Ford F150 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqqcYoJ9gtGBfJY Installing the Gator FX folding tonneau cover - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp7Pe2SfrZmgqKc

[@anthonygrau2506]

I use a roll on bed liner an not had a problem with that. But I see lot of people spray bed liner an an that's not what I like

[@chbe9803]

I have a pop-up tent trailer that I tow behind my trike. I rolled it on the roof of the pop-up. It's where I put my cargo containers. (Can I post pictures?)

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[@ericm.6837]

I am a contractor and decided to do one of our trucks with the Hurculiner. We destroyed that liner in about a year! I spent a fortune having my employees remove it as the shop doing the Rhino liner we installed after, said it was not a compatible substrate. If you're using your truck for Costco runs, luggage for a weekend trip or fishing gear, I'm sure this would be fine. But if you are using your truck for work and hauling, skip it.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Yeah, I can see that. If you're using your truck for heavy daily work, this is not the product for you. Mine has held up ok the past 2 years with hauling anything from rocks to lumber to kayaks an average of once or twice a week. Over that time, mine needs some slight repair, but still holds up ok overall.

[@mcafee3604]

THANK YOU!!! Your comment just saved me a bunch of headaches! Im a contractor as well and was getting ready to install Herculiner on my new F-250. I thought it was similar to rhino liner, but I’m now seeing it’s not. I will just go get Rhino Liner installed.

[@bsextremesports]

I used the same kit on my ‘19 f150 white. It worked well after one year!

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

That’s good to hear!

[@davidwayne9982]

I've been having it sprayed on for UNDERCOATING too.. works GREAT- extremely salt resistant too.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Good to know! Thanks for stopping by!

[@MSgtBarb]

This video is great. I wanted to cover my truck bed with something, your video helped me decide on the Herculaneum.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@hectorbrooks7479]

It's good i try 4 years ago, tums up from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@booobtooober]

Anyone who's a painter knows you ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS start at the top and work down

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

True enough. In my case, however, my original plan was to only coat the floor of the bed with Herculiner, then try another product on the sides. I had plenty of the Herculiner left, so I went back and finished out the sides, too. Thanks for watching!

[@JDIZZY024]

An as always front to back top to bottom simple

[@tomcooper6108]

Yes, I wondered that too. Sides need to be first then bed. But...

[@Degradation11]

YES! Thank you for saying it.

[@m.7n6]

Yep that is true, luckily for my f250 8ftbbed it's already scuffed up so applying this stuff will be easy easy no prep work except take my 5 in one and scrape flaking paint, and take a scuff pad and do extra scuffing and paint that shit I always do walls first before floor, floor of the bed should always always be last.

[@kentcrawford7080]

Hey jason, thank you very much for a well done tutorial I plan on doing this to my red 1993 Nissan D21( sissy truck) that I have been upgrading since I bought it last year In this Hercules certainly seems the way to go Thanks😊

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thank you! I love those older Nissans, so sounds like an awesome project to me!

[@chrishayes1903]

Nice video ! However I did the same to my truck it turned out fine without any issues. But having it done professionally is applied much better and consistently even application ,and overall looks better!

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@rmmm6725]

Lmao it’s a truck bed… if you use it for hauling and loading I can’t see why you need it to look perfectly even. That being said I did it myself and it looks completely even to me.

[@beaushouldis9942]

Paying somebody 550 bucks or more for a spray on liner compared to paying 150 bucks for a DIY kit seems like a no brainer

[@rangersmith4652]

Good video. I'm going to take this on for my newly acquired 2020 Canyon. The bed is already pretty scuffed but sound, so all I have to do is follow these steps (I'm going to modify them a bit) and get it done. Considering what the professional shops are charging, DIY is the better option.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I understand the cost option for sure! I will say, the professional products will most likely be higher quality over time, so something to keep in mind. Best of luck, with whichever way you go!

[@gpawbb5623]

Used this product on a diff cover, not on a truck bed. My truck had a line-x spray in, line-x is unbelievable tough, nice job, but I would go with line-x if my next truck needed it, not sure if herc would handle a heavily used bed, my guess is it would come off hauling unloading rock, I’ve abused my bed and it still looks great.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

My last F150 had a Line-X-style spray in and I did prefer the durability to the Herculiner. How did it hold up on the diff cover?

[@gpawbb5623]

Held up well, but I do garage my tundra every winter here in MN because of the frame rust issues known for this vehicle.

[@Mike-zb7ts]

What a great video. Thanks, man. Got myself an 87 Samurai that looks about like a 37 year old offroad toy would look. Time to clean it up a bit. This will do the trick.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks! Glad it helps. Gotta love those Samurais. Sounds like a fun project!

[@tomcooper6108]

Excellent video capturing your bed coating!! Seen a helluva lot worse.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@tnasituning8173]

Great Choice! Project Farm did all the testing and Hercules, Durabak and EGC did by far the best! KBS I heard is GREAT too, but yet to be tested...

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Good to hear! I don't think I saw that comparison, but I did do some research to decide on the Herculiner. It certainly has it's positives and negatives, but has held up well over the past couple years. I plan to do a long-term follow up video soon to show how it's done, and how to repair some of the worn spots.

[@johnnyshd8250]

I used it on a used truck and it worked well. The liner seems to grow texture as it dries.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I've seen this, too. It does hold things in place fairly well, as opposed to a harder liner that may still allow things to slide around.

[@chrisbernal4042]

$329 for a short bed $399 for a longbed takes about an hour and a half. H&B spray on bedliner Houston Tx.

[@chrisbernal4042]

Lifetime warranty too!

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks, Chris, for the info! That seems a great price! What product is this?

[@mcchupka9718]

Smart man… knows the value of time and learned a lot. Personally, I am not a fan of black bed liners (HOT) and recommend shading it a similar color of your truck. I also would NOT want my bedliner to be shiny like Hurculiner. I think I will leave my new Ranger to professionals.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks! The Herculiner's shine faded pretty quickly, and it now looks like most other bedliners. It's held up ok over the past year or so, but a professional product would have performed better.

[@theotherleft6113]

Good honest review balancing effort and cost

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@eugene5438]

I sprayed Raptor Liner in my truck bed. Spraying it in makes it look like it was done in a shop. Looked great, but like you, I wouldn't do it again either. Took a lot of time into the whole project. Next time I'll pay a shop to do it.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I'm glad to have had the experience, just to realize that sometimes things are better left to the pros to deal with. Thanks for watching!

[@marioalbertomacias344]

Me encanta la cara de satisfacción al haber hecho el trabajo uno mismo, saludos cordiales desde Aguascalientes México. 🙋🏻✌️

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Muchas gracias. ¡Te agradezco que mires!

[@TheIrishman46]

Robbie Burns tee-shirt for the win😊

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Ha! Thanks! Funny enough, after almost 3 years and over 400k views on this video, you're the first to comment on it. I appreciate you taking the time to reach out.

[@NYMets31]

Thanks for this video. Saved me some money and went this route.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I'm glad it helped! Thanks for following along!

[@cdinnetz]

I hate to sound mean, because I do not mean to.... But how can a company sell a product that produces such poor results. I would be really upset with this product. Really shows the value of a true spray-in liner. Great effort and great video!

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I don't look at it as a poor product, rather, a lower-use application. For those of us who actually use our trucks to haul things around, drag heavy objects in and out, and subject the bed to some abuse., I do believe money is better spent on a professional spray-in liner. For today's average truck owner, it would be completely adequate to protect against light use. I'm not absolutely disappointed with the results, as it was a low-cost option. I just know now I'll have to probably touch it up now and then over the life of the truck. Thanks for watching!

[@TheCapt222]

I have a 1978 Toyota landcruiser and i think ill try the whole truck and see how it turns out no harm in giving it a try might save a couple thousand on a whole new respray

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I'd be curious to see how that turns out! The Herculiner is a bit thick and rough textured, so keep that in mind if you go that route.

[@hbparmer9787]

good job bro, i have a 1967 c10 chevy truck 8ft bed , this is a great DIY project , just what i needed, thank you so much and God Bless

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thank you! I'm glad it helped!

[@ex_yz]

thanks! Considering doing this liner on my utility trailer frame

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for stopping by!

[@m.7n6]

That job takes me one day I don't know why you started backwards the floor boards are last, the bed walls are first, or cut in is first

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Yes, this could have been a one-day project, especially if I wasn't filming. I've addressed this in other comments - my original plan was to try 2 different products (the herculiner on the bottom, and a spray product on the side). I started with the bottom because I wanted to have a nice thick base. Once I realized I had plenty of product left, I just went ahead and used it on the sides as well.

[@andyhuesca9942]

this was so cool and very helpful. thanks brother

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks so much! I'm glad it's helpful.

[@apolloplanb5209]

Hello, I too applied this to my truck, and this is a project that I would definitely pay a company to install again. It's been about 5 months since I applied the Hurculiner, and it has completely lost its shine and has also deteriorated leaving behind the factory paint to bleed through. I want to make clear, I don't use either vehicle for work, it primarily sits all the time, with that said I'm highly disappointed with this product. My other vehicle (F-250), I previosly took to a professional LineX installer, and the difference was night and day. I do not recommend this Hurculiner product. Spend the extra few hundred dollars and get yourself a lifetime warranty and be satisfied with the end results by using a professional. Btw, I'm an avid dyi guy and this took me three days from start to finish. The professional installer had it all finished in less than 6 hours.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Yes, I completely agree that a professionally-applied product is the way to go on this. I'm curious about your Herculiner deteriorating, as I have not had similar results. Mine is holding up well after over 3 years, and I abuse the heck out of it. It has worn through where I drag my kayak in and out, but for the most part, it's still adhered well (except for a few thin places).

[@apolloplanb5209]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoorsPrior to application, I prepped the surfices correctly as instructed and took my time, this was process was not rushed in any way nor did I cut any corners. I applied three coats, and was initially satisfied. However, after three months it began to fade completely and the thickness has deteriorated. I live in SoCal so no harsh environment was to blame. I'm not sure what caused this to happen other than the product being faulted.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

@@apolloplanb5209 Yeah, that all sounds like the right process. I wonder if you got a bad batch?

[@justyouraveragedan3421]

Let's get a long term review on this

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I'm glad there's some interest in this, because I'm planning to do just that. For the most part it's held up, but I want to do some repairs and give an overview of how it's performed over the past 2 years.

[@youcanthide004]

Fantastic video job well done. How about a long-term review now that it’s been three years…

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thank you! I actually have a plan to make a new video to review the bedliner, and show how to repair some of the nicks and scratches I've acquired over the years. Long of the short - it's done pretty well for the price, but not as well as a professionally-installed product. Stay tuned for the next video!

[@youcanthide004]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors Thank You, appreciate the response! I'll chck back.

[@cliffweinan3907]

Good job, you learned something and shared the experience. Good idea to do this on a nice day outside as polyurathane paint has nasty fumes. My original Herculiner I installed 20 years ago. Truck was never garaged and under Southern Cal sun liner finally started top coat peeling. I recently wire brushed loose paint and brush repainted 2 new Herculiner coats. Paint liner is still just paint so you may need bed mat or old plywood sheet to protect bed floor from sharps.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks for sharing, and I'm glad to hear this. I'm at 2.5 years, and I've been rough on the Herculiner. It's not peeling anywhere, but it has rubbed through, or been gouged in several spots. I'm preparing to create a new video showing an update, and doing some repairs/topcoating like you described. Stay tuned!

[@thomasleon5146]

Hi body you do very good job congratulations , you are the best , just give us very good tips to do it in our own, and save money money , a very good bed liner for f150 I just searched in Amazon cost over $ 500 dls, again thanks for the tip.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad the video helped!

[@tonygSDWR]

Great video, I like you showed all the steps. Curious if you'd know about applying the Herculiner directly to the bed where patches of paint are missing, and just metal is exposed?- my truck is older with big flakes of missing paint. It seems as though the product would adhere better to prepped metal rather scuffed paint, but I'm not sure how the chemicals are designed to work? Thanks

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks! I believe the product would adhere to bare metal if it was prepared properly - scuffed and cleaned well.

[@go5582]

Great finish!

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@wickedmainah950]

Still debating a DIY kit or taking the truck line x . Line x is fairly reasonable and tough. Herculiner looks good. How hard does it get? How many hours did you have in it? Looks great

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Now that I've done the Herculiner, I'd probably pay for Line-X or something similar in the future. That said, I'm pleased with the Herculiner for what it is. Once cured, it's rigid yet still a bit pliable. It has a hard-rubbery texture. You can slide a full ice chest over it without too much resistance, but that ice chest won't go sliding all around the bed when driving. Other than a few areas of constant wear, like where I slide my Hobie kayak in and out, or places where I've gouged it with something heavy and sharp, it's held up pretty darn well for over 3 years. I hope that helps!

[@mrdunngoofd]

I wonder if acetone would work just the same as the xylene. Good quality video, gonna do my truck tonight.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Yes, acetone would work just as well here. Xylene is simply a cheaper, and slightly less toxic, option. Stay safe, and I hope it turns out well for you!

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

@@JDJessi Thanks for the input! This sounds much more educated than my 30-second Google search.

[@DivineMisterAdVentures]

I like the color better. The flat stuff ends up looking dark gray.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

The Herculiner did lose some of its shine, but has kept the color well over time.

[@Heraclitean]

The question is how well it holds up to abuse, dings, scratches, weather, etc.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

It's been about 1.5 years and it's holding up ok. Just ok. It's worn through in spots where I drag my Hobie kayak in and out. I have a few deep gouges in it that I feel a professionally-applied product would have held up better. For the price, it's doing what I expected. For the effort, I would have preferred to go with a better quality product.

[@andrewbennett7794]

Thank you so much! Good detail. I will pay someone to do it hahaha

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thank you! It's probably a good call. While the Herculiner has held up ok over the past couple years, I still believe a professionally-applied product is the better route.

[@johnson7454]

As you prob have figured out by now. It’s not very uv stable but it’s still great stuff

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Seems fine after a year on this application, however, I do have a hard folding bed cover on my truck, so it is out of the sun most of the time.

[@johnson7454]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors that definitely helps

[@johnmiller2447]

I have line X liner…starting to split…need to know how to fix…

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

If memory serves, LineX has a warranty. Maybe contact the installer to fix?

[@cesarfilho477]

Thanks for the video. I'm totally doing this on my truck too

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Awesome! I hope it works out well for you. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

[@cesarfilho477]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors I was checking Amazon this morning and there are several brands of bedliner. Do you actually recommend Herculiner or there`s a better one or one that`s better worth my while?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

@@cesarfilho477 I am only experienced now with the Herculiner brand. I did look into the Rustoleum spray cans, and it seems that product goes on much thinner, but is a harder end product. I've also heard good things about the Raptor Liner if you're comfortable using a spray gun. I hope that helps.

[@cesarfilho477]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors thanks a Lot. I Will let u know

[@GosuVu]

How runny is this stuff supposed to be? I picked up a can and it was super runny and really chunky even after stirring the hell out of it and shaking before opening? Is that normal?!?!?!

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I remember it being slightly thinner than a typical latex paint, but other than the texture built into the liquid itself, I certainly wouldn’t call it chunky. I wonder if you got a bad can - maybe got too hot or something? You might contact Herculiner about it. Best of luck!

[@GosuVu]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors We are picking up another can tomorrow to compare. I'm a pretty certain we got a bad can.

[@johnmiller2447]

So remove screws on tailgate…painting over everything?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Yes, I wanted to cover the tailgate access separately so there wouldn't be an issue removing it at a later time.

[@Kevin-438]

That’s what you do. Whoever did my 08 before I had it, just rolled over everything. Now if the latch breaks of something, I’m going to have to pick all the bed liner off to get to the bolts and panel.

[@aldopenaloza1826]

I like this but just hate the shiny effect, I’m wondering if after applying this there is soemthing you can do to take the shine away

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

The shine wears off pretty quick, especially if you're using the truck bed a lot. I imagine you could use a stiff brush to knock down the shine as well, once the product is completely cured.

[@mario3804]

One thing I like about this product is the fact you do not need to sand the paint before coating it. Do yourself a favor purchase some knee pads. My knees hurt watching you do this without anything protecting your knees.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Yes, you don't need to actually use sandpaper, but using the scuff pads is very important. There are a couple small areas that I didn't hit as well that have had a little peel-up. Luckily not very noticeable. I actually do have knee pads but neglected to wear them for this project. Yes, I definitely should have - I was a bit sore afterward.

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Why would you mask off the sides inside the bed when you are going to do the whole inside of bed ? And the panel you unscrewed from tailgate could have been done on the side. And I would be got a piece of thick plywood & put it across your bed so it could be done all at once.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

My original idea was to use two different products - the Herculiner on the bottom and tailgate, and a spray product on the sides. Once I applied the the Herculiner, I was pleased with the results, so went ahead and applied it to the sides. In an normal situation, I would have started with the sides, then done the bottom of the bed. I removed the tailgate panel so that the Herculiner wouldn't adhere it shut from future access. I'm glad I did this, since I've had to get in there a few times now to adjust the latch.

[@rhettcorbett3346]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors Ok.

[@timothykosatka2483]

I am thinking of doing this myself with the same product how well did it do after 3 years is it still holding up

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

It's holding up pretty well, and I'm pretty rough on my truck bed - hauling kayaks, yard and building materials, rocks. There are some wear areas that need attention after 3 years, and a few spots that simply flaked off (probably didn't prep the paint well enough), but for the most part it still looks and functions well. I plan to post a video with long-term results along with some touch up soon.

[@go5582]

Great job. I would recommend line x or rihino liners. 600.00 usd.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I had the Ford dealership-applied bedliner on my last truck - I believe it was Line X or similar. That was an awesome product.

[@EricShaw-yr5mu]

How quick did it dry when you were rolling it on?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

We have pretty high humidity on the Texas coast, so it took quite a while to set up - especially the first coat. After all coats were applied, I was comfortable putting things on it after about 24 hours.

[@rshinn8776]

Hows she holding up?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

It's been about 1.5 years and it's holding up ok. Just ok. It's worn through in spots where I drag my Hobie kayak in and out. I have a few deep gouges in it that I feel a professionally-applied product would have held up better. For the price, it's doing what I expected. For the effort, I would have preferred to go with a better quality product.

[@anselmolopez1747]

That’s one gallon or two ? I have GMC Sierra 1500

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

For my 6.5' bed, I used the one gallon kit, then bought an extra quart to finish it off.

[@kidheartbreak928]

Can you use a fine sanding pad to make quicker, the point is to remove the clear coat correct? Thanks

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

The point is to scuff up the surface of the paint and clear coat so the bedliner can better adhere to it. You don't have to remove the clear coat just scuff it up as evenly as possible over the area you want to apply the bedliner. I hope that helps!

[@kevinm255]

My daughter and I are prepping her truck for this now....just wondering how it held up over time? Thanks

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I'm actually preparing to do a video update of how it's held up, and how I will be repairing some of the wear and tear. In short, it's done ok - not as good as a professionally-applied product, but decent for the money. I use my truck bed a lot, and have worn through and gouged some small areas here and there, but for the most part, it's held up ok.

[@randolphtolbert3825]

Someone mentioned that this costs $500 if done professionally. I’d gladly pay $500 to save my time and sore muscles. To each his own. Good job.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Yeah, it’s certainly a lot of work. I’m glad for the experience, but I’d probably not do it again. Thanks for watching!

[@CHAMP_-gw5ys]

Be a man

[@truckerbj]

We paid 475 for a spray in line 16 years ago still looks okay but it does have a life time warranty. If any issues take it to any place in the country and can have fixed.

[@jimk2988]

The last quote I received was $850. The Herculiner kit cost me $90.

[@ninocarrillo783]

Agree.

[@caoc062791]

It came out great! After 3 year does it still good or is coming off?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks! After pretty heavy use over the past 3 years (hauling lumber, rocks, kayaks, gear), it's held up ok, but not as good as professionally-applied products I've had on other trucks. There are some places that have worn through completely where I drag my kayak across all the time, but it's minor. I have a couple of small spots on the wheel well sides that are flaking, probably due to me not prepping well enough. From 20ft back, it still looks great! I do plan to put out an update video of how it's done over time, and reapplying over some of the wear areas, but that will have to wait until it gets cooler here in south Texas.

[@caoc062791]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoorsthank you for the update and for taking the time to reply!

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

@@caoc062791 You're welcome!

[@outdoorseyfun9842]

Can i use this to seal my roof on my tent trailer?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I do not believe this product is meant to make a water-tight seal, so I would not recommend it for that application.

[@outdoorseyfun9842]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoorsohh ok thank you.

[@someoldguy109]

Star Wars Beatles shirt!!

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

😀👍

[@JOSELUISGARCIA-zj1gf]

Awesome. Can I paint all my car too?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

You certainly could, but I would not recommend it. When fully cured, the bedliner has a hard, rubbery texture, and it tends to trap dirt in it, so it would be very hard to keep the car looking clean. It would take a ton of prep work, too. There are probably better options for painting a car than this. Thanks for watching!

[@thomasgriffin3474]

It’s still night and day difference between it and line x with clear coat

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Yeah, a professional product like Line X is going to give a much better result than the Herculiner. The price reflects that, too.

[@Coyotemike302]

Good vid bud. Looks good🤘🏼

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@randykroells8049]

What happened to plastic liners? I still have one.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I've had both, and prefer the bonded products, simply to help keep things from sliding around. I've also always been worried about the space between a plastic liner and the bed, and the possibility of rust forming there.

[@nicariverashorts2521]

I agree with you, it's a very nice product, would I do it again? Probably not. It was a lot of work. I uploaded a video as well, and it seems easy.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks for stopping by! Since this is over 2 years old, I have a video in the works where I assess the long-term durability of the bedliner and repair some of the wear.

[@JouPineda-fd2xr]

good job brother. how much money did you invest?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks! For equipment and supplies cost, not including what I already had around the house, I'd estimate $150-175.

[@kevinngilliam]

I will be curious as to the durability in say about 6 months to a year.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

My last F150 had the spray in bedliner from the beginning, and it lasted 14 years until I traded it in for this one. Now that the Herculiner is fully cured, it's got a pretty similar feel to the last one, and I expect it to do pretty well. Worst case, I can touch up and add more layers if needed. Thanks for stopping by!

[@roxannasellers5782]

Wow, I am impressed that a DIY spray bedliner looks so good!! Actually, I didn't even know it was available. I just have mat on floor and tailgate of my 2004 Chevrolet Truck.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

@@roxannasellers5782 Thanks! I'm certainly pleased with how it turned out.

[@brianduff4278]

Looks good. question ❓ do you think rolling the whole vehicle would look good rolled on? Thinking of doing this to my Jeep. Let me know what you think please,thanks. 👍🏻

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

From my experience, it will go on fairly smooth (if you prep it well - that will take a lot effort for an entire vehicle), and it will be a little glossy at first. Once you get it out in the weather it will start to get dull. It's a pretty rough texture, so any mud, dirt, bird poop, etc will get engrained and be hard to wash off. You may consider a product that has a smoother texture instead - one of the spray-on ones would probably meet your needs better.

[@brianduff4278]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors thanks, that makes sense.the texture holding mud and debris. I didn't think of that. Good advice,thank you.

[@rrivera55]

How come you did not do the size First and then do the bedliner at the end that way you can do a second coat altogether but I guess everyone does things different I would’ve done the size of the bed first and then do the bed together

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

My original idea was to use 2 separate products - the roll-on Herculiner for the bottom, and a spray-on bedliner on the sides. I wanted to ensure a nice, thick surface on the bottom with extra coats. 2 things happened to change that plan. I found an extra quart of Herculiner when shopping for the spray stuff, and I found the coverage for the bottom much better than I expected. Yes, the typical process is to start with the sides, then do the bottom. Thanks for watching!

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

Is the bed liner still holding up good? What do you think of the product so far?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

It's been on there about 1.5 years, and it's doing ok. There are some spots that have rubbed back down to the paint where my kayak sets against the front of the bed, and there are a few gouges where I've dragged heavy items in and out, but for the most part it's holding up about as I expected. A professionally-applied product would probably be more durable, but I don't have major complaints about this DIY product.

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors yeah, I want to put some on my truck but I'm not going to put as much heavy stuff in the back. I just want some protection for it. Since you can brush this on or use a roll in was thinking of using this product.

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors hey did the heat, humidity, or water ever effected this product? I know yours was scratch because of all the heavy objects you put in the back. But did the weather ever effected it?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I live on the coast in south Texas, so heat and humidity are both high, and neither have seemed to have affected the product. I do have a hard tonneau cover, so the bedliner is out of the weather most of the time.

[@oscarvillarreal8951]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors it's still hot with the cover tough. But if it lasts with that in know it will last with what I want it for👍. Last question bud, What was the price for it?

[@ronc4762]

I applied this to my Silverado in November 2021, about a month and a half and already lost the glossy shine, very dull looking! Not sure how durable it is going to be, time will tell.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I noticed my dulled fairly quickly, too, though I began using the truck bed to haul stuff almost as soon as the bed liner was all cured. I don't believe it's meant to stay shiny.

[@ronc4762]

I really didn't like it being that shinny anyway! I just hope it holds up well. I like it so far.

[@jimk2988]

@@ronc4762 I had this on my last truck for 4 years. I was not easy on the bed and all it needed after 4 years was a few touch ups. Herculiner makes a spray for quick and easy touchup work.

[@gerardosoria5409]

Buen trabajo, good job sr.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

¡Muchas gracias!

[@richardyoung4400]

Can that bed liner be applied on the carpet skid plate just to keep it water proof...

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I think that's an odd application. Those fabric "protectors" simply keep small debris off the bottom. If you were simply wanting to waterproof it, I would think a aerosol waterproofer would be a much easier application than applying a thick, messy bed liner, though I'm not clear on the reasoning for you doing it. Mine had been torn off before I purchased the truck, and my understanding is that's a common thing, as they're really flimsy. I don't think the Herculiner would help with that either.

[@richardyoung4400]

Okay...I'll try out flex seal

[@chelliziffra1954]

Thanks

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@rickcotto3213]

Looks good

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@sposatoas258]

The bed doesn't need to be sanded for this?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

It needs to be scuffed up, as you see from 2:32 to 3:14 The green scuff pad cuts into the paint quite well, and I have not had any issues with the bed liner staying adhered. I have had it wear off in places where something is rubbing on long drives, though.

[@joshuacabjuan4708]

Been year since this video. How is it holding up

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

It's doing ok. Certainly not as durable as a professional product, but it's still in decent shape. It does tend to wear through on areas with heavy use - like where I've loaded my big kayak in and out.

[@RonaldColeman-ef2rc]

Does this come in white.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I’ve not seen it available in any color but black.

[@gregorytereshko2421]

How much did you scuff it up

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

With both the drill-attached pad, as well as the pad provided in the kit, I worked to take as much of the shine off the paint as I could. I then could look over everything and target any shinier spots to go back over.

[@circuitstar2222]

How’s the grit on the surface? I’m considering using this product to coat the wood on my car hauler.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

It's rough, yet a little flexible. I don't have issues with things sliding around while I'm driving, but it's not so sticky where it's a pain to move things in and out. I hope that helps!

[@ronaldq1653]

Good afternoon Blessings greetings from San Carlos Costa Rica Pura Vida..... Ask how many layers of coating to put on the box so that it looks good and is resistant

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I put 2 coats on the sides and 3 on the floor. After 3 years, it's held up pretty well, though there are some spots where it has worn through due to heavy and repetitive work. I do plan to simply prepare it and put another 2 coats over the top to touch it all up soon. Thanks for watching!

[@ronaldq1653]

Thank you very much for the information Blessings, a recommendation for the floor because you do not use a rubber mat molded to the floor without screws, it is removable to wash the floor so the floor is not damaged

[@ronaldq1653]

Muchas gracias Pura vidas

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

@@ronaldq1653 In theory, if you have a good enough bedliner, you should not need the bed mat, but I understand they can help protect.

[@ronaldq1653]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors Pura vida

[@Rene_Vlogs1005]

Gracias amigo cómo se llama la pintura, aplicada como la consigo, Bendiciones

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

El nombre de este producto es Herculiner. Es un rollo en el revestimiento de la cama. Muchos de los otros productos similares son productos en aerosol, pero elegí este para una aplicación más espesa. Espero que eso ayude.

[@Doorlocks2025]

Do you know how much you spent on all the products? I can get a spray in for around 500$ trying to weigh out my options thanks.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

All in, I’d say it came to less than $150. Do factor in your time though. It does take a while to complete.

[@jeffjeff-wc9ze]

With the taping, did you wait for it to dry completely before removing the tape or did you remove it while it was still wet?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I removed the tape while it was still wet.

[@piolo575]

If it's a "brand NEW" truck with no scratches do you still need to scrub it ??

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Absolutely. You need to scuff the surface of the paint to allow the bedliner to adhere to it. Using the Xylene removes any leftover grease, oils, waxes, etc that will be on any painted surface. Good preparation is key here. If you skimp on any of the steps, it will peel off.

[@tylerkimdura6690]

Awesome video!!!

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jimaye7857]

Does anyone have a tutorial for a Ram 1500? . . . All I can find is this Ford F-150 one.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks for stopping by and watching this one. The process is the same for any vehicle, and I'm happy to answer any questions. I did find this video specifically for a Ram - I hope it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z562opt8pqimqsU

[@jimaye7857]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors Only joking good buddy. Thanks for the reply! Keep up the good work. 😆

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

@@jimaye7857 😆

[@WilliamMunny-d8s]

ive had alot of trucks. the worst bedliner is those plastic inserts, they just harbor moisture underneath and are so slippery as to be DNAGEROUS. In that light on a new truck i would leave stock alone unless you know u r gonna be giving it heavy ahrd use BUT even with heavy hard use i noticed with my one truck thick spray in liner. it was great in most respects but try move a 300 lb fridge on that soft pliable surface by yourself! unless u r a hulk , YOU WONT. the legs sink in and 1 guy cant easily maneuver it.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I agree on the plastic bedliners. I've found the Herculiner has hardened up over time, so while it's not the toughest liner out there, it does allow for heavy material movement without catching. That said, at the edge of the bed at the tailgate, the constant dragging of my kayak out and in has completely worn through the liner and the paint - here is where I'm thankful for the aluminum body on the F150 as there is no corrosion in that spot.

[@StevenEbel1]

going to use this on my 99 ford ranger 6' bed. If I only use 2 coats, will I have enough to do the side caps?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

With that being a narrower bed, you may have enough left to do the caps. If not, you can grab an extra quart of the product and apply it and have some leftover to reinforce some of the heavier-wear areas of the bed.

[@StevenEbel1]

@@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors Thank you. Will problably go ahead and buy a quart just to be safe. Thanks again '

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

No problem!

[@hcvberlin]

I think it would be way smarter to paint the sidewalls first and then the bottom!!!

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Very true. My original plan was to try two different products - the Herculiner on the floor and a spray on the side. Once I got the Herculiner down, I decided to use it all over. You’re correct, you would typically start with the sides.

[@hcvberlin]

thanks for the kind reply! I was just looking for Information how that material works and which is the most recommended. It seems Duplicolor is the most wanted.....and good to know that you can put it on with a brush as well,

[@joevargas4134]

Where can I get some of that stuff

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

All the products are in the video description. Here are the links to the Herculiner itself: Herculiner DIY Roll On Bed Liner Kit → amzn.to/3jyjlGU Herculiner Bed Liner Liquid (quart) → amzn.to/3IvLjOE

[@edgarramirez8731]

You didnt had to sand it before?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Yes, I used the scour pad on my drill to scuff the paint. The kit comes with a small scour pad, but the drill made it much easier.

[@texassingh1027]

Could you have used a spray gun? Want to do this on my truck.

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I don’t believe you can use the Herculiner with a spray gun, however, there are DIY bed liner products that are made to be sprayed. I hope that helps.

[@justinsaylor2639]

Thanks man 🤘🏻

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@JeepsCafe]

Nice! Come and do mine too. 🤣🤣

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Ha! Thanks for watching!

[@gonzremodelingandwindows6571]

Very nice 👌

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@joemoses3028]

Dope

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@2502860]

How is it now

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

It's held up pretty good over the past 2 years. There is some areas of wear, where I regularly haul my kayak, and some gouges from moving heavy things in and out, but other than that, it's in decent shape. When I can get a couple good weather days, I plan to post a follow-up video showing how's it's done, and repairing some of the damage. Stay tuned!

[@salvadorosorio9970]

Ustedes están bien actualizado pero esa técnica es bien efectiba Soy centro americano tenés mi buen visto

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Muchas gracias amigo mío

[@mexusasingreat5611]

Great

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jpribble5370]

The bed looks good. After having this done for a while, how do you think this would hold up to side steps?

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

I guess it depends on the usage. If they are chrome or other nonpainted metal side steps, I don't think you'd be able to scuff them up enough for it to adhere well. If they are painted or powdercoated, it might work ok, but would probably wear off over time where you stepped in and out of the truck.