Herculiner can be applied by brush, roller, or spray. The kits come with a foam roller and a chip brush. Spraying the Herculiner product requires a special large orifice sprayer, we have used a drywall texture gun for these types of project, but any paint gun with a 2.5 or larger tip can accommodate the bed liner.
What is herculiner?
HERCULINER is the only polyurethane and rubber granule coating that is applied in just 3 easy steps to your truck bed using rollers and a brush (included in the kit). HERCULINER is the only polyurethane and rubber granule coating that is applied in just 3 easy steps to your truck bed using rollers and a brush (included in the kit).
What tools do I need to apply herculiner?
The kit comes with a roller and a brush. You can also use a spray gun with a 2.5 tip. Herculiner can be applied by brush, roller, or spray. The kits come with a foam roller and a chip brush.
What kind of sprayer do you use to spray herculiner?
Spraying the Herculiner product requires a special large orifice sprayer, we have used a drywall texture gun for these types of project, but any paint gun with a 2.5 or larger tip can accommodate the bed liner. For our project, we wanted to keep the mess down to a minimum, so we opted to use the roller and chip brush.
What kind of Paint can I use on herculiner?
You can use any other paint if you'd like, except for lacquer, but it may not hold up as long as the polyurethane. If you can, the best time to apply the paint is within 24 hours of the Herculiner becoming dry to the touch. It will be in it's most receptive state for paint at that time.
What roller do I use for Herculiner?
HERCULINER BED LINER Simply use the rollers provided in the kit or any hard nylon-based roller pad and apply it to create a lasting non-stick surface.
How many coats of Herculiner should I put on?
two coatsQ How many coats should I use? Always use two coats. The first coat will form a good base. Then allow one to four hours to dry and apply a second coat to completely seal and bring out the shine.
Do you need to prime before Herculiner?
HERCULINER adheres well to sound-painted metal. Most rough metal surfaces need not be primed; however, on applications of extreme wear, such as step nosings, a primer is recommended. All rust should be removed down to the bare metal before applying HERCULINER.
How long does it take for Herculiner to dry?
A: You should allow Herculiner to dry about 9-12 hours before any light use and allow 24 hours for a complete cure. Curing begins when Herculiner is exposed to atmospheric moisture. Therefore, with higher humidity, curing time is shorter.
Is Herculiner waterproof?
The number-one-selling liner brand is now available in an easy-to-use aerosol spray, providing the same waterproof protection in the convenience of a spray-on coating.
Does Herculiner stop rust?
Our product prevents rust by sealing the surface and is resistant to gasoline, oil, solvents and chemicals.
How do you install Herculiner bedliner?
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How do you prepare wood for Herculiner?
PREP. Clean heavy dirt and grime from surface and mask off all areas to be painted. Scuff all paint surfaces where Herculiner is to be applied, leaving no glossy areas. Wipe down the surface with Xylene (Xylol), Acetone or MEK solution, and a rag.
How do I prepare my surface for a bedliner?
0:152:07How To Prep And Apply Truck Bed Liner - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd other parts of the truck that you don't want dura back to cover rough up the truck bed with 80MoreAnd other parts of the truck that you don't want dura back to cover rough up the truck bed with 80 grit sandpaper. And once it's clean wipe it down with xylene. And let it dry mix.
How do you use Herculiner bedliner?
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How long does it take for bed liner to dry?
The bedliner material dries to the touch in 3 to 5 seconds and then a second Premium coating is applied to the surface of the bedliner. The Premium coating will be dry to the touch in less than one-hour. It does however require 24-hours to be fully cured.