Bedliner Discussion

[M_Pluto]

So I'm looking to bedline my jeep as soon as the initial purchase is taken care of and my bank account stops weeping.... Currently I'm really digging the lizard skin liner, because it offers a heat & sound/vibration as separate layers of protection. It also doesn't hurt that the ceramic heat layer is offered in white at the moment, and with how hot summers are, anywhere I can avoid extra heat absorption is a bonus!

Can anyone else talk me out of this, or talk me into a different bedliner that offers both decent heat & sound insulation?

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[Dyolfknip74]

So I'm looking to bedline my jeep as soon as the initial purchase is taken care of and my bank account stops weeping.... Currently I'm really digging the lizard skin liner, because it offers a heat & sound/vibration as separate layers of protection. It also doesn't hurt that the ceramic heat layer is offered in white at the moment, and with how hot summers are, anywhere I can avoid extra heat absorption is a bonus!

Can anyone else talk me out of this, or talk me into a different bedliner that offers both decent heat & sound insulation?

Do you mean the interior? Go for it, I've seen lots of LineX'd interiors and have always wanted to do it myself. Big job though yanking out all the interior crap, then masking as LineX has a lot of over spray.

 

[CWOFOR]

Almost any bedliner will offer some heat/sound protection. But as mentioned it will be a lot of work to strip the interior and scuff the surface to apply it. There is also a bedliner out there that can be tinted to color match exactly. I think it is sold through Summit Racing.com, but don't quote me on that.

 

[Industrialwrench]

Im going to spray mine. I did my tj with lineX and loved it. Seriously loved it so much. Stripping the interior is easy. Buy extra hardware and thread it into any bolt holes and just spray over them. You can remove them later and have perfectly clean bolt holes for your original hardware. I did all the prep work myself and towed it to the shop for spraying. Much cheaper than paying them and I knew it was perfect.

 

[roaniecowpony]

There's quite a bit of wiring and stuff in these JLs. Here's a sneek peek.

 

[John VonJeep]

Why bedliner vs full Armorlite? Unless you plan on running the Jeep as an open-air buggy most of the time, I'm struggling to see the need for bedliner.

 

[roaniecowpony]

My interest was to reduce road noise from the floor. Considered bedliner, but it’s not nearly as effective as butyl rubber/foil materials. Then there's the issue of all the wires and systems that would need removal.

In the end, I considered it just a way to pass time during covid lockdown. I had it apart for a month. Cause I could and I did NOT work on it every day. 3 guys and some beer, could knock the job out in a few days. Maybe not as detailed as I did, but 90%.

 

[M_Pluto]

Do you mean the interior?

Yes, I meant the interior, sorry I wasn't more clear on that!

As for how intensive the prepwork can be, I am fully aware it's gonna be a big ass fucking job. I've watched a video or two on YouTube (example) of people spraying on bed liners and yeah, like I said, big job. There's a good chance I'll end up taking it in to get it done, more than anything because I don't quite trust myself to not lose a screw or forget where several bits and pieces went. Especially with a job this massive.

Though I am still curious as to if anyone has used Lizard Skin specifically or not? I ask cause they look a bit more pricy than anyone else, but I'm curious to know if the two separate products for heat & sound are worth it.

Why bedliner vs full Armorlite? Unless you plan on running the Jeep as an open-air buggy most of the time, I'm struggling to see the need for bedliner.

Two words for you. Dog hair. I know that no matter what precautions I take, it's gonna get everywhere and it's a bitch to get out. I'd rather just not have a carpet all together. Or just have carpet patches that can be taken out in the passenger spots, if any carpet is necessary.

 

[Dyolfknip74]

Yes, I meant the interior, sorry I wasn't more clear on that!

As for how intensive the prepwork can be, I am fully aware it's gonna be a big ass fucking job. I've watched a video or two on YouTube (example) of people spraying on bed liners and yeah, like I said, big job. There's a good chance I'll end up taking it in to get it done, more than anything because I don't quite trust myself to not lose a screw or forget where several bits and pieces went. Especially with a job this massive.

Though I am still curious as to if anyone has used Lizard Skin specifically or not? I ask cause they look a bit more pricy than anyone else, but I'm curious to know if the two separate products for heat & sound are worth it.

Two words for you. Dog hair. I know that no matter what precautions I take, it's gonna get everywhere and it's a bitch to get out. I'd rather just not have a carpet all together. Or just have carpet patches that can be taken out in the passenger spots, if any carpet is necessary.

Ya. I can't help with that brand. Never heard of it.

Personally, I would probably go Armorlite before this though. It's not carpet at all and would be great for dog hair. Then just bedline the spots Armorlite doesn't cover. Like in the rear.

 

[roaniecowpony]

Just a word of caution about who you get to do any disassembly to this level, it's not the kind of work a bedliner company is likely to have employees skilled and experienced enough for the task. There's a lot of systems in these vehicles that need care and knowledge to get apart without damage and back together properly. If you have electrical problems after the work, you'll likely be left holding the bag. That says nothing about all the plastic trim fasteners that can end up damaged and rattling later.
If you want dog hair protection, get those full floor carpet replacement matts above. If you want sound control, take it to a place that does sound control product installation and routinely disassembles vehicles to this level, so that they are more likely to have experience and skill to do it right.

It's a high risk modification that requires certain skills.

 

[four low]

"Waiting for Amorlite " , while my JL 2 door ages, and Dog Hair builds up in drifts, has me thinking of Bed Lining too.
Maybe just the rear cargo section, rear seat removed.
What I do like about Bed Lining, water will not be trapped between a drop in liner and the floor, and since the Cargo area takes the punishment, this might be a workable solution.

 

[M_Pluto]

"Waiting for Amorlite " , while my JL 2 door ages, and Dog Hair builds up in drifts, has me thinking of Bed Lining too.
Maybe just the rear cargo section, rear seat removed.
What I do like about Bed Lining, water will not be trapped between a drop in liner and the floor, and since the Cargo area takes the punishment, this might be a workable solution.

Bed liner has multiple pros for me, one of the ones about the hair building up, and then also if it rains on my jeep, I don't have to worry about soggy carpets getting mildew over time. (yes I know about the pulling the plugs on the drains, but even then, still, mildew is possible when it doesn't dry fast/properly)
I don't know if I'll do the entire interior, or just the rear seats & cargo area, I'll have to figure that out, and get it priced. I know I'm gonna be paying at least what I'm paying in tires for this, but I gotta do some calling around, and figure out who I'll take my jeep to.

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