UPOL RAPTOR LINER - One Year Review: Was this a big mistake? How is it holding up?

Here is my one year plus review of the Upol Raptor Liner and how it is holding up, would I use it again etc. I also show a brief part of the application of the coating.
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[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I had to reupload this because of a problem with the video. Sorry about that guys.

[@EHUDPOWER]

hey man i would share the product in the description too though

[@agajohanna428]

I need to ask, where did you get the black with orange Grand Cherokee badges?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

@@agajohanna428 We made them. There is a video in my WJ playlist.

[@agajohanna428]

@@SpiralDesignWorks yeah, I saw that on your channel after I made the comment. I was sad to learn you won't make them for order cos of copyright or something. MY XJ is a Black with Orange theme similar to yours, except I didn't do my Rear bar and tire carrier orange

[@memodelatorre1303]

Dude, I need a neighbor like you!!! Awesome rig, great color and love the orange!!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thanks 👍

[@wingandhog]

I did a junkyard find camper shell for my pickup truck a year ago with Raptor liner. Still looks like new. I couldn’t be happier and I was surprised at how easy it was to ‘paint’. I’m getting ready to Raptor my old Harley in gunmetal gray soon.

[@TC-yx1qt]

any pics of the harley?

[@wingandhog]

@@TC-yx1qt ... My wife totally quashed that idea. 🤣. I forgot I made that comment. Thanks for asking though

[@brianhurley966]

If you get cracks or bubbles in your raptor liner you can warm the area up with a heat gun to make it pliable then use a razor to open it up or peel it back. Then apply some E6000 glue under the liner, warm the liner back up with a heat gun and then press it back down to the surface and hold it down till it cools or put masking tape over it and let it cure over night. I've repaired a couple air bubbles and cracks on my raptor lined isuzu roof that way, been about 1.5 years and still holding and can't tell where the repair is. E6000 comes in clear or black.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thanks for the tips.

[@deankay4434]

The years spent in a dealer has taken me away from products in the aftermarket. So, I am doing my research on the products being used. I really appreciate you explaining and showing the work involved in this process. It really look good and thanks for providing info to follow up on your experience. Nothing man-made is perfect but the Upol Raptor almost holds up like an epoxy type product. Mine is a daily driver category, but design by me for me. I am retired and have a bad elbow that can’t be fixed other than replacement. The choices are not acceptable. Include the July 2020 lumbar fusions and I am in the FUBAR file. Yet now retired I am pressing ahead come hell or high water. I like the sense of accomplishment and get one thing done each day. At 6’3” tall, bending to focus and fix, repair or create is difficult. But that’s another story. Many say the surface must be ground with 36 grit. I have an oil based wax & grease remover, yet nobody tells you about water based product as the use it first. The addition of reducer allows one to control the texture and you have shown that. As an ASE Master Tech, I have painted 6-7 cars including a truck, but this would work good on the bottom of a cab, then perhaps a rock-chip-guard on the body line at the rocker panel line, then painted & cleared with a high performance product. I grew up on gravel/dirt county roads where road graders maintain the roads. Although, I don’t have that near me but on a trip to visit friend I grew up with, many since first grade, they are in the country. Can you tell me about your grit, degreaser? Thanks for the one year + follow up. Most never show their work over time! Thanks. NIASE certified tech since 1978-Retired Project; 1967 C10, 03 Tahoe engine.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

If I remember we sanded with 220 grit. Scotchbrited hard to get areas. But first cleaned and degreased, pressure washed etc. Prep is the key to all paint work. Spraying the paint is the easy part!

[@robertdearden9301]

I plan to do this to the plastic trim on the side of my ZJ. Thanks for the review!

[@sneakytails1724]

Awesome Jeep and work. I ended up using mostly POR-15 products with some Raptor Liner (spray cans) on certain parts. I dont really have access to a spray booth or equipment so I need something I can apply easily. With the POR-15 i can use brushes and apply it in smaller batches. I focused more on heavy rust removal and prevention as its a Michigan Jeep. I even painted inside the frame. I am using the POR-15 bedliner as a final coating, its does have rubber but it is UV safe. I can easily apply it with a small 1" brush. When ever i need to touch up I just simply sand the area, wipe down with Mineral Spirit's, and then touch up with a brush. I wanted easier touch ups, and a low VOC product that I can apply with minimal gear. I am coating the entire jeep in it. On the outer surfaces I am using a 3 layer system, por-15, por topcoat (hard protective coat), and then the bed-liner. I have 2 Jeeps, a 1996 XJ, and a 2001 XJ. I am doing the 1996 first to test the system, and the long term results.

[@95emmanuelp]

Hi, any update? Curious about doing this 3 layer for my self!

[@deantk4214]

I know you can’t do it but it’d be awesome if you could just do the acrylic logo cutouts no black lettering

[@dennisharrison4744]

Thinking of doing my 96 jeep grand cherokee that way mine has 0 rust

[@kg7yts187]

One of my goals is to raptor line my Trailblazer. Hoping to do it a Flat Dark Earth color!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Go for it. Be sure to prep well as any paint job is only as good as what is underneath.

[@danielmelendez9943]

love the jeep, I loke the color too of the skin. thank you for your comments and research.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thanks for watching!

[@childofgod5115]

The jeep looks great ! Thanks for the color pro tip.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

No problem 👍

[@Schual29]

Your first video is the reason i also wanna do my XJ! Did you have any problem with the doors to seal on that rough surface?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

No noticeable problems, leaks or wind noise.

[@davidmartin5179]

Great job on the Liner application

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thank you and it is still holding up well. Actually looks as good as the day I applied it.

[@docjescapefromtarkov9903]

Amazing Job, looks really good. I like your rear side window, did yo build that yourself ?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Yes I did, there are 45 videos on the build you can follow along in the process.

[@gritsjackson]

Great job on the Jeep all around. Love the color and the rear tire mount. Random question... That GTI in the background...what rims are those?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

That is my daily. IT is a 2016 with factory rims. I forget the name of them but I made stickers to black out the centers of the spokes. I sell them on ebay look for the name detroit deviant adn you should find them.

[@muthanaahmed3760]

Love all ur work

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thank you so much.

[@bradleywall9817]

What color tint do you use ?

[@dennisharrison4744]

Awesome looking one iv seen so far

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thank you.

[@yoyoking77]

Just found out you're super close by and I've been building my WJ and need some help with a flat roof rack and other stuff. Is your shop open to the public or is it only for manufacturing orders? Thanks for reading!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

We visit by appointment only. email me at [e-mail]. We generally do not do one off work for customers.

[@noobster965]

Alot better

[@treychampion7253]

2019 chrysler ceramic grey

[@chrisschultz6215]

I love that color, I want to do my jeep that color, What shade of gray is that?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

2019 Chrysler ceramic grey

[@Ziochopchop]

No joke. I'm getting my Ford Raptor wrapped in Raptor.

[@davidtutt4418]

I love your Jeep. Where can I buy the Molle panels you make?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

You can order them online at my website www.echelondesignworks.com

[@abrahamespinosa2297]

Saludos desde Chile mi amigo usted puros videos buenos

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thank you!

[@dinketti]

Awesome Jeep!!!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Thanks! 👍

[@adventurousairman]

The problem with bed liner like powder coating, unless it’s carefully treated underneath they will rust under the surface.......

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Yes proper preparation is the key to long term success to any paint job. Thanks for watching.

[@danieljose4950]

Are your bumpers ever going to be available again ???

[@bulldurham66]

What did you use to stick the emblems on ? Sprayed a lot of Raptor and someone actually asked me about putting the factory emblems back on.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

we used double sided 3M foam tape. Still on after 3 years.

[@projectf025]

Curious question.....??? Wouod u happen to be on the lincoln forum u look familiar lol

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Yeah not enough probably. I own Detroit Deviant.

[@projectf025]

@@SpiralDesignWorks ok I thought u looked familiar lol, u have Givin me some great advise for the 64 linc on Facebook

[@bthompson1767]

Needs fender flares

[@EverydayPastor]

Do your doors leak at all after spraying the jams? Another video I watched said not to do the jams due to potential leakage, but would like to hear from someone who has actually done it!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I used the adjustable sprayer for the jams and sprayed a much finer coat in them and have had no problems. I could see being a problem with the thick bumpy standard spray.

[@_bodgie]

I'm toying with doing this to my WJ because your's looks so good. Just wondering/checking how much product you used. A comment in your other video said 8 litres, is this for the grey or does it cover the underbody too?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I used 2 on the inner wheel wells and hitch area in black, 7 grey liters.

[@_bodgie]

@@SpiralDesignWorks many thanks, Christmas project sorted for me.

[@TC-yx1qt]

what's that orange cage thing by the rear tire called?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I call it an external cage tire carrier.

[@ARTOFPATIENCE]

If you were to this for someone how much would you charge them?

[@Brethonlaw]

Hey buddy did that colour look kinda blue in the tin before you mixed it???

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

It is a medium grey.

[@iprodigy6723]

Which grey is that? Did you use their light grey or basalt grey? And as far as the kit goes how many did you use? I'm doing a significantly smaller vehicle trying to gauge how much I'll need. It's a baja bug 😁

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

The more the better. I used a custom mix was Chrysler ceramic grey

[@nickt9968]

Do you use some sort of coating on top of the raptor? Any issues with cleaning the jeep? Nice job!!!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

NO mine is straight raptor liner. You can clear coat it after applying the raptor for extra smoothness and extra UV protection. I have noticed that mine is bumpy but smooth if that makes sense. I have seen other brand liners that are very gritty looking and they have reported it is very hard to wash and clean.

[@immelting9834]

@@SpiralDesignWorks so theoretically , one could spray the raptor liner more fine ; then lay down say.... 4-5 coats of clear ( to " level out" the surface) , wet sand , then polish for a flawless finish ? Now that would be interesting indeed. The raptor has a satin looking appearance . Adding a really nice clear and fully detailed out, would leave a unique result. What say you ?

[@RebelRicans]

​@@SpiralDesignWorksdid you thin the raptor? If so how much please. Thank you.

[@shapeshifter52001]

Great video. How much would you I expect to be charged to do the same to my 2nd generation Xterra? Thanks!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Similar to any paint job I would think. Probably expect to pay $2-4k? For a complete color change.

[@cronkthecrunk]

Huh... didn't realize that was the factory grey! So that is the exact color of my jeep now. 🤔 na I want gun metal grey

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

With the tintable you can do any color you want including pearls and metallics.

[@cronkthecrunk]

@@SpiralDesignWorks I didn't realize you could do metallics and Pearl's. Any chance you can describe the texture? I've got 2 buddies that have their XJs lined with "monster liner" for a few years now and it's smooth with a very slight bubble texture (super hard too) Seems like a toss up right now. As I think raptor has more color options but monster is way cheaper and easier to apply

[@traviswray2522]

What color did you use

[@israelflores8556]

Hi, I can make the color black shine.?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

It seems to be a semi gloss finish but you can clear it to give it even better UV protection and high gloss.

[@ThredZonePlus]

Man that looks great what color is that?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Chrysler ceramic grey 2019

[@sidgreen3576]

nice jeep i wanna do the rocker panel on my truck with raptor but previous owner has a liner of some sort on there already some has chipped off paint an liner chipped off together can i just scuff up the remaining liner an spray or should i get it down to bare metal first

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I would be sanding down to a solid substrate. Priming with recommended primer then coating with the Raptor. Be sure to follow the manufactures instructions.

[@dirtydubjay4959]

Are we gonna see the wj out for Jeep beach?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I was there Saturday. Lots of Wranglers...ha

[@em3rge1]

Do you line the window?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

That is a custom made 3/16" aluminum panel that opens up. Look back in my WJ series and you will find the videos on the process.

[@BrandonPrive1432]

do you recall how many litres of raptor liner you used for the whole vehicle? thanks!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

7

[@cabmantim]

HI guys, Ive got a problem. Even my paint suppliers are telling me it impossible to get tinted base with no binder. Should I just be asking for the tint recipe not added into a base? Can you help me to know exactly what to ask for? Thanks guys. Love this color!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I would contact Upol or check out their website. All of the exact information is there with specific information for adding color. They also have a grey pre-colored ready to shoot.

[@fadetoblack51]

Oreilly sells the raptor line

[@eduardoorozco6397]

You said you used four cans for the wheel wells did you use four per well or one per?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

One per wheel well area plus I did the gas tank skid included in that

[@eduardoorozco6397]

@@SpiralDesignWorks Thank you for responding. Have you made another update video?

[@wjwillburn343]

Do you take off the clear coat completely...and or prime first...

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Prep like any paint job. Any bad substrate needs to be removed.

[@rodtaylor1676]

What primer did you go with, epoxy or self etching?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

etching on the bare metal. then fill primer. Sanded all of it before the Raptor.

[@JohnDrach]

Do you have a link to the touch-up video?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

have not made it yet but coming next year.

[@madmike1012]

Will it shine like regular paint ? Not fade if I used black?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

It has a satin sheen to it. I would say now three years in, parked 50% of the time outdoors it looks exactly the same. I have noticed no fading or problems. I have a few spots that have cracked from hitting something like a branch or rock. You can also use a clear topcoat over the raptor with even more UV protection. I would follow their website directions.

[@forester_overland_nz]

may i know how much weight was added?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

negligible really. You strip and sand off some of the OG paint. Lets say I added 2 gallons total of raptor between the grey and black so I suppose it added 10-15 lbs.

[@rigobertotoscano3491]

It looks light gray, is gray or black?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

2019 Chrysler ceramic grey

[@Potus121]

I saw on the instructions for the tintable, can add coloring up to 10% by volume. Is that 10% based on the volume before adding the hardener?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Best to consult the POL website for very detailed instructions. Thanks for watching.

[@rolinkahl5339]

Do you still sell your front bumper? Went to web site and said not available.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

not currently but making a list please DM or email me. [e-mail]

[@rolinkahl5339]

@@SpiralDesignWorks please put me on that list.

[@patrickb4870]

How much pigment (paint) did you use per bottle?

[@justinhaley9672]

What color did you tint it

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Chrysler ceramic grey

[@dellyd1635]

What color gray by Omni was that code exactly

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

2019 Chrysler ceramic grey

[@jaendreschreuder1363]

Woud u pls add snorkle to the jeep so we kan se the custimisation of the snorkel with tkat custom venders Pls

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Its on the list. I had just ran out of time last summer before our big trip and never circled back around to build one.

[@jaendreschreuder1363]

@@SpiralDesignWorks Ok realy like the work on the wj and i kant wait to build my jw next year when im 18. Amazing work

[@huf67]

Take 2 !!

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

yeah there was something about the video clips from the old video it did not like. I had to go back and quickly re-edit using the raw files. Then I thought I could slice it in using the youtube editor but had to delete and re-upload the complete new one. Oh well.

[@andrewlawrence1169]

Did you tint it Grey? I thought it was blacker than that

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Yes 2019 Chrysler ceramic grey

[@andrewlawrence1169]

@@SpiralDesignWorks okay cool I was worried cause I have just the regular black for my truck and didn't want it to be more grey. Thx

[@BruceLee-ku6jt]

your rims would look really good black

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Yeah I think these look way better than the stock ones that came on it. But some custom ones would be even better. I'm cheap with three kids heading to college and these were $20. Maybe this summer I will splurge.

[@useryggfdcc]

Will this also work on a plastic bumper? My brand new Toyota Tacoma TRD 4X4 get damaged on a trial ....wrinch installed now ...bumper cuts done and now spray it with Army green Raptor spray. So question is, will it properly stick to the plastic bumper? Thanks.

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Yes need to prep correctly and use a adhesion promoter. Follow the manufactures directions carefully.

[@useryggfdcc]

@@SpiralDesignWorks Will do, thanks.

[@ivannaortiz3651]

Do they make it in white?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

yes

[@Eric-vb5od]

How much did it cost for the raptor liner?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Around $300

[@BellyUpFishGarage]

What color did you use here?

[@BellyUpFishGarage]

2019 Chrysler Ceramic Gray... 6:15.. Clearly I asked before I got there in the video... LOL

[@sionroberts1811]

No thanks to Amason sorry but good video

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Not sure what you mean?

[@UncleFjester]

Says hes gonna keep it quick and rambles on for another 5 minutes🤦🏻‍♂

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

I have been told I talk too much. Thanks for watching.

[@andrewraymond6455]

What color tint did you use?

[@SpiralDesignWorks]

Chrysler Ceramic Grey