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General Info
Basic questions about our coatings or business
- Can I repair my truck bed liner if it gets damaged?
- What kind of spray equipment would I need for the smooth coatings on metal?
- What will I need to spray SL&C Bedliner?
- How can I get the total square footage for my truck bed?
- Does Spraying Bedliner on Floorpan Help Reduce Sound?
- Can the finish be buffed and is waxing recommend?
- What size compressor do I need to spray your products?
- How does SL&C Bedliner compare to the big name, franchise liners?
- How much would a dealer charge for a bedliner?
- I have powder coated a lot of stuff but my oven is not big enough to put a whole car into.
- Standard viscosity is between molasses and honey at 75 F. Should it be more like molasses for 85 F?
- What are the product mixing ratios?
- What guns are recommended?
- What should the depth be?
- What can I spray SL&C Bedliner on?
- Will coating a piece of wood prevent rotting?
- Can this be applied on chrome bumpers ?
- What pressure do you need to apply it?
- If I spray the product and let it cure can it be painted ?
- How Long do Spray Lining and Coatings Products Last?
- I have an rv that needs a new rubber layer on the roof. Will It adhere to plywood?
- Would it melt styrofoam insulation board?
- How can I alter the color?
- Can you spray speaker boxes with this made out of MDF, or would it damage the wood?
- Can this be applied to plastic parts?
- Will Spray Lining and Coatings Products Adhere to Bare Steel?
- How thick is SL&C truck bedliner?
- Can I add rustoleum black as well?
- Can you buy extra gallons without buying a kit?
- What are VOCs?
- How do you calculate a sprayable gallon?
- How long before I can use my new liner?
- Do you manufacture you own coating?
- What is the temperature required?
- How much does your coating cover?
- Why do I sometimes get bubbles in my polyurea cartridge application?
- How much will 3 gallons of your Exact Match beliner cost with my Jeep paint code?
- Do you sell and ship bed liner coatings internationally?
- Can I use my own polyurea cartridge spray gun for your RLA bedliner products?
- How do Spray Linings and Coatings products compare to Durabak and Monstaliner?
- What kind of paint or pigment do I need for your Tintable Bedliner?
- On average, what's the cost in material per standard truck bed liner?
- What kind of high pressure equipment do you recommend for your polyurea?
- What is the difference between high and low pressure polyurea?
- What is the shipping cost to Alaska and Hawaii for your coatings?
Preparation
What to do before starting your coating project
- How do I prepare the truck bed surface to spray bedliner?
- What about bare metal, how do you prep it before spraying bedliner?
- Does paint that is original have to be stripped completely?
- I am applying the material outside. Do I need to cover the cab and hood of the truck or just the cab?
- If I have loose rust does it need to be removed before applying your coatings?
- Is there a particular primer to use?
- When you say "scuff the surface" what grit should I use?
- Will the sanding marks show when finished?
- How long do I let the primer dry before I can apply the coating?
- I'm trying to do my own spray on bedliner. Is there anything else I would need besides this kit to do it?
- If im spraying over the bed rail what type of masking tape will i need to get a clean cut edge?
- I am applying the SLC material to aluminum and steel. I have some rust on the steel. Does it need to be removed?
- I have a brand new truck, does bed need to be sanded before applying?
- How far does one gallon go… will it cover the whole bed?
- Will Spray Lining and Coatings Products Adhere to Bare Steel?
- Is any special prep needed to use this over old bed liner?
- Do I need to use a primer?
- What type of air dryer is required for your coatings?
- Is Muriatic Acid or Etching Product Best to Prepare Concrete Floors for Coating?
Application
How to apply our DIY protective coatings
- Before adding more materials should I clean the gun with Lacquer thinner?
- Can parts be smooth and others like the bed to be textured?
- How thick should it be for a rust proofer?
- I am mixing two cups of A to one cup of B. Is this a good amount to start with?
- I am not sure I understand the tinting process
- If the gun gets clogged do I have to take it apart to clean or just spray lacquer thinner through it?
- The trigger will not slide? What do I do? The gun has not been used. Still new.
- Where can I get instructions?
- How many coats can I put down (will it adhere to itself?)
- Is this easy to use?
- Does this kit just hook up to your regular air compressor or do you need a paint sprayer?
- Whats the cure time?
- Does it need to have additional heat to cure?
- Would it spray and dry ok in the winter months?
- I want a thick liner for the inside or my jeep. Does it spray on thick?
- How long do I have to apply?
- Can the product be applied in a camouflage color?
- Can SL&C Coatings be Applied by Paint Roller?
- How long should I wait before removing masking tape?
- How hot does it get when spraying?
- Do I need to buy an additional gun for this or is the one that comes with it fine?
- How fast does this spray?
- Can this be rolled on with a roller brush as opposed to sprayed on?
- My finished project looks a little blotchy... what can I do?
- Can you make a custom brilliant lime green, and do I need a undercoating or can I apply it directly over the original paint, body fillers, and fiberglass?
- What can I do to avoid sagging when I apply the color top coat?
- Why is spraying my truck bed liner better than rolling it on?
- Do your products need to be applied with spray gun?
- Can I add Aluminum Oxide for texture to your Polyurea cartridge kits?
- Can I add other mediums such as sands to add more slip proof texture?
- Can I apply your truck bed liner with a roller?
- Can I brush your bedliner on?
- What kind of color tint or paint do I need to match my truck?
- How can I get a consistent spray pattern and avoid sags with my spray coating?
- Do you have mixing instructions for your truck bed liner available online?
- Can I use my own texture hopper gun to spray your bedliner coatings?
- What is the pot life of your spray coatings after mixing?
- How many coats are required for spray on truck bed liners?
- What is the temperature required?
- How much should I thin your clear bedliner?
- Do you have simple instructions to apply the Color Match Bedliner?
- Why do I sometimes get bubbles in my polyurea cartridge application?
- If temperatures are below 70 degrees, can I still apply your coatings?
- I'm having trouble using spray gun, can I roll or brush my koi pond coating?
- FlexArmor claims 187 mil... How thick should I apply coatings for RV roof?
- Can I use Rustoleum as a top coat?
- What type of air dryer is required for your coatings?
Product Info
Questions about our products themselves
- Can I mix sand into SL&C Bedliner for more of a non skid surface?
- Can SL&C Bedliner be painted over?
- Does SL&C Bedliner have a warranty?
- How durable is SL&C Bedliner?
- Is SL&C Bedliner hazardous?
- Is Spray Lining and Coatings a rust preventer and protector?
- What colors are available for SL&C Bedliner and can I match it to any color I want?
- Can I get samples of your products?
- Can I purchase a small sample to spray and see the results?
- I am adding some new aluminum decking a year from now. Can I save the leftover materials until then?
- Is regular automotive bondo what you recommend for repairing dents?
- Regular automotive paint just does not hold up good enough.
- What is SL&C Bedliner?
- What is the difference between heated verses non-heated hose?
- What kind of filler can be used for dents?
- What product would I use for a smooth vehicle exterior finish?
- Is this sticky, or will it clean easily?
- Do your coatings stop rust ?
- Would Your Spray Bed Liner Coatings Crack if Struck Hard?
- Can the product be applied in a camouflage color?
- Do your products have UV inhibitors or do they fade over time?
- Does this product come in any color other than black or grey?
- Would it melt styrofoam insulation board?
- Does it dry hard or more rubbery?
- Where can I buy your products?
- Is this good for spraying under a truck or suv?
- Does this product have enough flex to hold up on plastic wheel well flares without cracking?
- Do you sell the gun for the cartridge polyurea kits?
- What do I need to apply the polyurea cartridge spray coatings?
- Do I need to add the powder which is included with my kit?
- How many dual cartridges are there in each case of your spray bedliner?
- How well will the white cartridge Rhino Line-x Alternative work for my camper?
- How much polyurea do you get with the cartridge spray product, and what is the coverage?
- What would the cost difference be to get your Jeep Interior kit in light blue?
- Can you make a custom brilliant lime green, and do I need a undercoating or can I apply it directly over the original paint, body fillers, and fiberglass?
- Can I add Aluminum Oxide for texture to your Polyurea cartridge kits?
- What is the poly powder additive?
- Are your Poly-hybrid products the same as your cartridge polyurea?
- Does it remain flexible (or harden & chip)?
- How much does the color match kit cost for my paint code?
- What kind of color tint or paint do I need to match my truck?
- Is it possible to buy just one gallon of your colored truck bed liner?
- Can I use my own texture hopper gun to spray your bedliner coatings?
- How do I apply a colored truck bed liner with your DIY kits?
- What's the difference between your DIY and your cartridge products?
- How do Spray Linings and Coatings products compare to Durabak and Monstaliner?
- How do your coatings compare to Durabak or Raptor?
- What kind of paint or pigment do I need for your Tintable Bedliner?
- Is SL&C polyurea aromatic or aliphatic?
- What is the shelf life of polyurea drums?
- How does Seal Tite Ultra compare to your rhino, line-x alternative polyurea products?
- Will your Diamondback Ultra Liner stick to JB Weld?
- Do your coatings have any toxic fumes after curing?
- What is the best coating to seal cracking concrete in my water feature?
- Can You Provide a Specialty Color?
- Can I coat stainless steel bumper guards with your bedliner?
- What's the best coating and spray gun for spray coatings?
Application Types
Questions related to specific types of applications
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Bedliners
- How many square feet does SL&C Bedliner cover, and how thick would it be?
- Will SL&C Bedliner hold up against gasoline, diesel fuel, or other petroleum based products (such as motor oil)?
- Can I color the bedliner to exactly match my truck bed?
- How much bedliner do I need for my truck?
- How much would a dealer charge for a bedliner?
- Is this sticky, or will it clean easily?
- Can I use this as a replacement for carpet in an old truck?
- Do I have to sand all the paint off the bed before applying the bedliner?
- I see multiple kits on your store. Which one would be required for a Dodge Ram with a 6 ft. bed?
- Do your products have UV inhibitors or do they fade over time?
- Does this product come in any color other than black or grey?
- If im spraying over the bed rail what type of masking tape will i need to get a clean cut edge?
- How far does one gallon go… will it cover the whole bed?
- Will this bed liner adhere to a spray on liner already in the bed?
- How can I get the total square footage for my truck bed?
- How Thick are DIY Bed Liners Compared to Professional?
- Does Thickness Matter for ALL Types of Bed Liner?
- What is the Most Durable Spray on Bedliner?
- What can I do to avoid sagging when I apply the color top coat?
- Why is spraying my truck bed liner better than rolling it on?
- How much does the color match kit cost for my paint code?
- What kind of color tint or paint do I need to match my truck?
- Is it possible to buy just one gallon of your colored truck bed liner?
- How do I apply a colored truck bed liner with your DIY kits?
- On average, what's the cost in material per standard truck bed liner?
- Can my spray in bedliner be repaired?
- Can I use your bedliner renew kit to freshen up my 5 year old bedliner?
- Can I coat stainless steel bumper guards with your bedliner?
- What's the best DIY kit to closely match factory sprayed in bed liner?
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Koi Ponds
- How can I estimate coverage needed for my Koi pond?
- Does it adhere to epdm rubber?
- Does this product come in any color other than black or grey?
- How much coating do I need for old concrete pond about 100 sq. ft?
- I'm having trouble using spray gun, can I roll or brush my koi pond coating?
- How does Seal Tite Ultra compare to your rhino, line-x alternative polyurea products?
- What is the best coating to seal cracking concrete in my water feature?
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Floor Coatings
- What kind of coatings do you have for floors?
- Can I apply your floor coating over a painted surface?
- What is best coating for deck exposed to extreme heat and cold conditions?
- Is Muriatic Acid or Etching Product Best to Prepare Concrete Floors for Coating?
- Can I add other mediums such as sands to add more slip proof texture?
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Trailers and Equipment
- Will this work for wood like for an enclosed trailer?
- Can you spray this over a 5th wheel hitch?
- What coating in black is best for my pop up camper, and how much would it cost for 160 sq ft?
- What is the best product for coating a wood deck on my trailer?
- FlexArmor claims 187 mil... How thick should I apply coatings for RV roof?
- Can I add other mediums such as sands to add more slip proof texture?
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Marine Coatings
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Roofs and Other
- Saw Rhino used on RV roofs. Has anyone done this with SL&C products?
- Does anyone ever use this on the roof of a pop-up camper to prevent/repair cracking?
- Will this work on a pop-up camper roof that has delaminated?
- How well will the white cartridge Rhino Line-x Alternative work for my camper?
- I have an rv that needs a new rubber layer on the roof. Will It adhere to plywood?
- Can I apply bed liner to my white ABS camper roof?
- FlexArmor claims 187 mil... How thick should I apply coatings for RV roof?
- Will your Diamondback Ultra Liner stick to JB Weld?
- Can I add other mediums such as sands to add more slip proof texture?
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Vehicle Exteriors
- How would your exterior vehicle coating work on my Jeep Wrangler top?
- How much does it cost to spray the outside of my truck?
- What Texture and Thickness is Best for External Vehicle Body Coating?
- What would the cost difference be to get your Jeep Interior kit in light blue?
- Can I coat stainless steel bumper guards with your bedliner?
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