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1. Matthew Kolcun

   

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   12/6/2013 4:12 PM

   We just bought a whole new fleet of equipment this fall and was looking for a way to help extend the life of the beds of the workman's. I have looked into Hercu-liner a roll on liner almost like rhino liners for truck beds. Has any one ever used this for their beds? Are there any suggestions for a better process other than sanding and repainting the beds every winter?
   
   Thanks,
   Matt

   
   
   
   
2. Douglas Eggert

   

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   12/6/2013 9:12 PM

   We've been using the herculiner for the last 5 seasons on metal bed turf Gators. Pleased with its performance. You do have to do the initial prep work required the first season. Basically a heavy scuff of the paint to dull it up.
   
   2nd season we just cleaned the liner with soap and scrubbed with a good stiff bristle brush and recoated over the old liner, works great. It does better each year after.
   
   We found out buying the tailgate liner from Deere did a better job than the herculiner on the tailgate. Most long handled tools knocked the liner off the edge of the tailgate.
   
   We make sure we recoated every winter. Will be doing it again in January.
   
   Make sure you apply it on a Friday and leave it over the weekend, it reeks and somewhat slow to set up.
   
   Good luck.

   
   
   
   
3. Matthew Kolcun

   

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   12/7/2013 4:12 PM

   Thanks. How many coats did you apply initially?

   
   
   
   
4. James Schmid

   

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   12/7/2013 8:12 PM

   Matthew Kolcun said: We just bought a whole new fleet of equipment this fall and was looking for a way to help extend the life of the beds of the workman's. I have looked into Hercu-liner a roll on liner almost like rhino liners for truck beds. Has any one ever used this for their beds? Are there any suggestions for a better process other than sanding and repainting the beds every winter?
   
   Thanks,
   Matt

   
   
   what do you mean extend the life? do you actually wear out? do they get holes in them? Have you replaced the bed on a workman?

   
   
   
   
5. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   12/7/2013 8:12 PM

   If you are that concerned, take the beds and have them Rhino Lined. Or better yet, buy the factory Bedliner from Toro.

   
   
   
   
6. Matthew Kolcun

   

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   12/8/2013 8:12 AM

   Well considering the last fleet of equipment that just rolled out of the shop had an average age of 26, I don't see a problem with trying something to keep the beds from rusting or being damaged. Considering the fact that I have no clue when the next time the club will ever put money out for equipment again, i don't find it a bad idea even if I've never replaced a bed or worn one out.
   
   I don't want a plastic bed liner that may get a hole in it and have to replace the whole thing. I'd rather put something more permanent on them. Thought being that future maintenance on something that is adhered to the bed will be cheaper and easier to repair.

   
   
   
   
7. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   12/8/2013 9:12 AM

   Matthew Kolcun said:
   
   I don't want a plastic bed liner that may get a hole in it and have to replace the whole thing. I'd rather put something more permanent on them. Thought being that future maintenance on something that is adhered to the bed will be cheaper and easier to repair.

   
   
   
   Good point about the hole in the plastic liner. I personally don't like them either because I feel they increase rot by allowing water a place to sit.
   
   
   Get them Rhino lined. I've used the do it yourself type and they don't last. We even did two coats thinking it would make it better. It still flaked off. This was on a new bed, manufacturers directions for prep were followed.

   
   
   
   
8. Douglas Eggert

   

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   12/9/2013 10:12 AM

   Just got back to the shop from vacation and talked to the equipment manager, the first year with the herculiner we applied 2 coats, first coat doesn't cover well, tends to run a little. Be sure to do the scuffing and get somewhat aggressive with it. We used the green mesh pads for cleaning and prep. Taped the edges where you want the edge to be. Makes easier trimming and cleanup. Worked for us.
   
   On our Pro Gator we did buy the bedliner due to the abuse it receives, i don't remember the cost though.