Bedliner on front and rear bumpers (How To)

[HueyPilotVN]

When Phunkeydude blocked all the roads on the Broken Arrow Trail I was in the tail gunner position. As the person in the back I was able to turn around and go for parts. Unfortunately the trail was narrow and closed in by brush and trees. After doing a 15 point turn in the tight trail and knocking down a couple of trees I pretty well trashed my front and rear bumpers.

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[HueyPilotVN]

So I thought I would do what someone else on this forum did and redo the bumpers with spray on bed liner.

The grill has been out so many times that it almost jumps out.

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Masking tape

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Paper and sand

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[HueyPilotVN]

primed with self etching primer

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finished with spray on bed liner

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[HueyPilotVN]

Taped and papered the rear bumper.

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I thought I would also use bedliner on the black plastic diamond plate

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The best way to tape the backup sensors is to put a square tape over them and use a blade to trace the circle and then remove the tape around it.

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[HueyPilotVN]

Self etching primer coat after sanding and wiping with lacquer thinner.

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First coat of bed liner.
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[HueyPilotVN]

Finished rear bumper

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[HueyPilotVN]

I am going to recoat each of them with a gloss black coat. I like the texture but I am not satisfied with the color coverage. The variation is not from lack of coverage it is from variations in the gloss vrs dull finish.
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[HueyPilotVN]

I did three coats of primer and three of bed liner. The uneven color is from differences in the top coat. I am waiting to see what it looks like tomorrow and may recoat it again. It is really not that hard to mask it off and spray it again.

[HueyPilotVN]

I recoated the front bumper. Instead of using the spray I got a gallon, (way too much) of the bed liner and used a small textures roller and brush to recoat the front bumper. It now is uniform in color and has a definite texture.

Here are some pictures of the newest coating.


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[HueyPilotVN]

I do like it much better. It looks tougher and more indestructable. Funny thing is that it will only be on for a couple of weeks because 4.7Commander is building me a new bumper with the winch. Oh well, the projects keep me out of trouble.
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[HueyPilotVN]

I am still thinking about doing the flares with bed liner, I sure have enough left from the gallon. Two issues concern me. First is taping the chrome bolts, (anyone know if they are real before I use a hex head and break off a plastic one. The second and bigger issue is that they are not scratched and bed liner is forever, ( or new flares)
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[HueyPilotVN]

Is anybody willing to Photshop this picture with bed liner on the flares and on the lower door panels below the chrome strip. That might push me over the edge.

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[HueyPilotVN]

Update: I posted the link because of a question about how to fix some bumper damage.

The fender flares did eventually get coated and the front bumper replaced. I also got a rear tire carrier. The regular forum members already know about these mods, but someone reading just this thread might not. Here are some updated pictures. If you do not have pictures, it did not happen.

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[HueyPilotVN]

I recommend that you do both the spray and the roll on with the texture roller. The spray does a better job of getting into the corners after using tape to protect the area that does not get bed liner. The spray does not give a good texture and does not give as good of a color coverage because of the effect of drying. The liquid roll on will finish the coating with good color consistancy and an actual texture and depth. If you look back at the pictures you will see what I am referring to.

I got the bed liner at Walmart. I think it is Dupli color but I am not sure. I do know that it is the only brand that they carry and it comes in a spray, a can of liquid and also they have an application kit with a handle, tray, and texture roller. Also be sure to read Post #46 to see why you need both the spray for the edges and the liquid with the roller for coverage. If you got a bumper from Ross and you paint it before you install it you might get by without the spray can type. I used self etching gray primer because I was first putting it on a plastic bumper. On the GL bumper you can use what ever type of primer that you choose.
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[HueyPilotVN]

I think I got spammed

[LWM]

I think I got spammed

Yep, he was banned now!

[superacerc]

I wonder if the 3M brand spray on bed liner would have done better. It seems to be a higher quality and you can get it from most auto parts dealers. I used it on the underside of my 66 F100 and it seemed to have a nice textured look and was pretty even. Of course it is underneath where the light doesn't shine on it too well so maybe it wasn't as nice as I imagine it was. I had the interior of the truck sprayed with rhino lining as well as the bed and they both turned out pretty well.