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it will from the uncoated side and be hidden from view
Line-X Protective Coating - Thoughts???
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it will from the uncoated side and be hidden from view
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Fair point. Tough choice because it looks freaking awesome.
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If i was going to do that sort of thing. I would make sure everything is in top shape with drain holes in doors and hidden joints and waxoled (doors) bulk head etc. They do a clear and would just do the bottom half, 12" of so where stones,road grim and mud gets onto. A few do that here and does look ok.
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hmmm maybe a re-spray then and black Line-X trim....
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Just remember hard to keep clean(lots of work) and next to impossible if you want to remove it
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My cars never clean anyway. Insides usually tidy but its got so many scratches it looks terrible when really clean + when its really muddy people tend to stay much further away!
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It will hide rust very well. If I saw 1 with the body sprayed, I would stay away from it like a case of the black clap
Urban Dictionary: Black Clap
As most of the body work is Alli i can't see what rust it would be hiding!!
Like i said it is a protective coating, perfect for throwing gear in the tub etc. I've seen them get Water Jet treatment after hauling deer carcass in them and they come up well clean.
Whilst i would agree regarding rust hider on "normal" steel cars surely not on the Landys!!
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Was wondering since it is a protective coating what about covering Axles in the stuff?
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how about your door frames.made of steel with aluminum skin.This is where your aluminium will white rust from contact with steel. and your bulk head and wind screen frame,made of steel.
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Good point. If you do all the protective measures.
For example new doors red oxide or galv covered then linex think youd be alright
For example new doors red oxide or galv covered then linex think youd be alright
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Point taken Thor1950
Although as bankz5152 says if you're going to do it then it should be prepped well and remember it is not an anti-rust measure but a protective coating from chips, scratches dinks etc. The stuff i saw can be hit with a hammer and then pannel beat out again. Hard to get off!!!! Well i guess thats the whole point of this stuff rather than paint or spray on etc.
Appreciate all the feed back -ve & +ve
cheers guys
Although as bankz5152 says if you're going to do it then it should be prepped well and remember it is not an anti-rust measure but a protective coating from chips, scratches dinks etc. The stuff i saw can be hit with a hammer and then pannel beat out again. Hard to get off!!!! Well i guess thats the whole point of this stuff rather than paint or spray on etc.
Appreciate all the feed back -ve & +ve
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Yeah I have been very interested in the paint for some time.
Was planning on coating much in it during a full rebuild. Though I much more research is required before taking the plunge. Overall the product does seem very good, as long as you know exactly what you are getting into.
Thor -
Would like to know what you think about coating axles in this? Provided they are in tip top shape etc...
Seems like a good thing to cover it in, axles are in the ground and do take the brunt of a lot of what we do.
Line X could make a difference if used correctly.
Was planning on coating much in it during a full rebuild. Though I much more research is required before taking the plunge. Overall the product does seem very good, as long as you know exactly what you are getting into.
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Would like to know what you think about coating axles in this? Provided they are in tip top shape etc...
Seems like a good thing to cover it in, axles are in the ground and do take the brunt of a lot of what we do.
Line X could make a difference if used correctly.
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Don't know with that. abrasion from mud and stones could cut it, maybe. My thought would be to galvanize the axle. complete strip down make blanking plates for axles and where diff bolts on so none get into the inside of axle is my way of thinking. But would have to look over a LR axle close and talk with the galvanizers . maybe able to dip with out that work and leave the old bearing races in place, then after a dip remove old races check for zinc where it should not be, a bearing/ways scrapper should remove any and the reassemble
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Hmmm makes sense.
Like I said I want to rebuild my 90 in a few years something like line x in all the right places sprayed to all the right places could mean a very very tough very long lasting 90.
Am I right in assuming the paint is also 'self healing' to a degree?
Like I said I want to rebuild my 90 in a few years something like line x in all the right places sprayed to all the right places could mean a very very tough very long lasting 90.
Am I right in assuming the paint is also 'self healing' to a degree?
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self healing? Think it is a vinyl,latex,rubber product in sprayable form, probable with a high pressure sprayer, airless type. Works good for pickup bed liners. sticks very well.
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Hi Guys
Before you make your mind up Bankz5152 i would recommend you speak or even visit a dealer of Line-X. I believe there is one in London area and in Slough, to see exactly what you are looking for it or anything else to do and they may be able to point you in the right direction. Also you could actually see the product and try to "damage" it to see if it meets your requirements.It may be that it will fulfill some if not all !!!
Heavy duty sharp stone chips may also penetrate galvanising exposing the original to elements etc. Also for you info Line-X do a self repair type kit should anything penetrate the coating, this was one of the things i asked during my visit to the factory.
Hope you get it sorted, my 90 is up on jacks having gone through a van to cab conversions and axle change
Rgds
Kev
Before you make your mind up Bankz5152 i would recommend you speak or even visit a dealer of Line-X. I believe there is one in London area and in Slough, to see exactly what you are looking for it or anything else to do and they may be able to point you in the right direction. Also you could actually see the product and try to "damage" it to see if it meets your requirements.It may be that it will fulfill some if not all !!!
Heavy duty sharp stone chips may also penetrate galvanising exposing the original to elements etc. Also for you info Line-X do a self repair type kit should anything penetrate the coating, this was one of the things i asked during my visit to the factory.
Hope you get it sorted, my 90 is up on jacks having gone through a van to cab conversions and axle change
Rgds
Kev
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