Uniflex 255 or Elasta-Tuff 6000

[urbanfixie]

Has anyone personally used the Uniflex 255? I have seen several threads about the product, spray-on bedliner, and DIY bed liner but I was hoping to get more first hand information like how the product lasted, application tips, and whether or not you would use it again. I would love some of your first hand experiences...

[S. Heisley]

I understand that Uniflex 255 was discontinued because of environmental issues, at least here, in California. There is a replacement product but I don't know anything about it.

[urbanfixie]

Your right, I somehow missed some of my post... They have a new product Elasta-Tuff 6000 and I only know what I have read about on their site.

[mikeschn]

Correct Sharon,

Uniflex 255 has been discontinued. I've not found a similar replacement, but then I haven't looked for one.

Mike...

[urbanfixie]

I ended up purchasing a product called Gracoroof for my teardrop. I did a lot of research and it is supposed to be one of the highest quality elastometric roofings available. It has a limited lifetime warranty and is supposed to last 50 years. It is a DIY roll on product that is silicon based. It comes in 3 colors, white, grey, or Mojave (tan). I purchased the grey. It is applied using a standard 3/4" nap roller and is a one part system.

The only complaint listed in reviews was the cost. I wouldn't want to pay to do my entire house but my teardrop has a total exterior area of 124 sq. ft. making it VERY reasonable. I paid $55 a gallon and it will take 3 gallons for the entire trailer. The total with shipping was $187.00. The Elasta-Tuff 6000 by Rot Doctor are $128.81 a gallon and it has the same coverage rate. In addition to the increased cost you have to use CPES as a primer at an additional $60.27 per 2 quart kit. I would need CPES 2 kits just to prime.

[cordes56]

Could you post some pictures of the coating when you are done for all to see?

[urbanfixie]

Gladly! If you check out my blog about the build, ourteardroptrailer.tumblr.com, I am putting up time lapse videos and photos of each step.

[Irving]

Did you apply the gracoroof product directly onto bare wood? What did you use as a filler to seal any gaps and cracks? How has it held up so far?