Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

What would yall think of the do-it-yourself spray-on bed-liner for a teardrop exterior skin? Pro's?,... Con's?

Something like thishttp://www.rattleguard.com/faqs.htm

I know it's kind of an echo, I found one post on using it on exterior. Just wondering if there were more thoughts or experiences out there.

Mary K wrote:What would yall think of the do-it-yourself spray-on bed-liner for a teardrop exterior skin? Pro's?,... Con's?

You've seen this thread, right?

http://tnttt.com/viewto ... 328#124328

It looks good. But is it expensive?

Mike...

Mary, here's another material, not very expensive, that's similar if you're going for that kind of look. It's not going to look as nice as the finish shown in Mike's link, but it may be something you want to consider.

Look for their "Durabak" on the page below:

http://www.cotelind.com/

It also goes on thick, which means it will fill depressions/crevices and hide screw and nail heads.

Ira,

How much does that Durabak cost?

Mike...

I remember calculating that you can do the entire tear for like a hundred bucks. However, I think that some of the colors were a lot more expensive.

Don't remember exactly, but I'm sure the prices can be found on that site. (I didn't look.)

Since I investigated the stuff way back when, the company seems to have been acquired by someone else, and they totally revamped the web site. I requested literature on it back then, and they sent it with actual samples, so you can see the true texture.

Not everyone is going to love the finish, but some might. Main thing is, it's an industrial strength product, made for factories--and for BOAT DOCKS. So you know it's going to adhere to the wood like crazy, and really protect.

Finally, they included a magazine article about it, and how easy it was to apply. It appeared to be nice, easy stuff to work with, if you followed the simple instructions.

Durabak is $120 a gallon with UV protection. They estimate it covers 60sf ... and if my calculations are right, if you wanted to do the bottom too, that 180 sq, on the generic Benroy. So you are looking at 3 gallons @ $392 w/shipping.

https://www.durabakcompany.com/secure/order.htm

How does that cost compair to skinning w/ Alum?

Mk

P.S. Mike, that was the thread I was refering too in my origional post. I wish I could afford that pro job. I like the look.

Mary, I'm 99% sure you would be happier with the aluminum than this stuff, if you take your time and put the aluminum on right.

Like I said, you have to get a sample of the Durabak in your hands to see if it's right for you aesthetics-wise. It's like a half plastic/half rubber texture.

Mary, because of a wide variance of AL around the country, it is hard to say for sure but you can figure onna 4x10 sheet of .032 al running 50 to 70 a sheet depending on source and it will take 4r5 sheets...plus there is a fair amount of cost in the trim and sealants so I would say it is fairly comparable
madjack

I used bedlinner kit for protection in the wheel wells. its a tough heavy ugly product. if you wanted a teartrop that was black,heavy and looked like it had been undercoated all over then it would work great. I prefer the "tin" or painted look on top. that way I can tell when I've rolled it over

I've used that product,- rattleguard- from ebay- sprayed the bedliner of my old truck and more recently the inside of my jeep. Which i did a color that time tan. I think it would be a pretty decent coating to spray as it does have epoxy in it. The black comes with rubber shavings where as the colors do not. A 3 gallon kit i think was $200 which i think you would need that much to do a small camper. If you try it out put up some pics, & if you have any questions about spraying it let me know.

http://www.nonslipcoating.com/

I posted this a while back, they have lots of colors, and have the rough kind and smooth kind. Just check out the links on the left hand side; the colors available are in the COLORS&PRICES LINK.

You can also add extra UV protection to any of the colors and both the rough and smooth surfaced products.

Yea, I think Id better go with Alum skin. Its to expensive to do any testing, and like to know for sure it would look good and not weigh to much...

Thanks for yall's input.

Mk

Mary K ... easier to just glass it like all the other "hulls" in the area.... Not too many bucks either , and any local boat guy can get you all the stuff ... really easy .... then paint in the colors of your choice....

My gal of epoxy ran about 70 bucks with all the stuff , heavy cloth tape for the seams another 45.00 , and lighter cloth for the skin.... can't be over a croaker and a half , eh ???

Mary K,

Dupli-color has a spray on bedliner, but it peels quickly. However, their paint on is more durable and it hardens. I have used it in several places.

Todah