Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

In the middle of herculining...PLEASE HELP

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-30-2010, 11:58 AM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
SpacedOutXj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Williamsport PA
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Liter H.O
Default In the middle of herculining...PLEASE HELP

Ok this is going to sounds really stupid. I've read through almost every single thread on here in regards to herculining/bedlineing. Everything ive heard says one gallon of herc. will paint the interior of a jeep with 2 coats. I just layed the first coat. Wow that stuff smells and it sucks when you get it on your skin. But after the first coat there is till 3/4 of a gallon left. Am I doing it right? I mean the coat i put down seems rather thick and some paint is barely visible. Just seems like more should have been used.
Old 07-30-2010, 11:59 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
RENIXBEAST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Effingham, N.H.
Posts: 958
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

Just keep adding coats till the gallon is gone and you will be fine.
Old 07-30-2010, 12:01 PM
  #3  
CF Veteran
 
XJ Stryker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Smiths Station, Al
Posts: 7,661
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 10 Posts
Year: 87
Model: Wagoneer
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

I did 3-4 coats in the front and 2 coats in the back. That is about all you will get out of one gallon. I used a brand called plasti-coat from walmart (cheaper).

Use your best judgement if you fill it is pretty thick and on good then just move on to the back. I waited about 30 min between coats on mine. It is also not bad to have a lil left over for some touch-ups in the future.

There is no set amount that it takes to do the inside of a Jeep.
Old 07-30-2010, 01:59 PM
  #4  
Member
Thread Starter
 
SpacedOutXj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Williamsport PA
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Liter H.O
Default

Originally Posted by XJ Stryker
I did 3-4 coats in the front and 2 coats in the back. That is about all you will get out of one gallon. I used a brand called plasti-coat from walmart (cheaper).

Use your best judgement if you fill it is pretty thick and on good then just move on to the back. I waited about 30 min between coats on mine. It is also not bad to have a lil left over for some touch-ups in the future.

There is no set amount that it takes to do the inside of a Jeep.
30 mins? was it still tacky, I just put on coat 2 after almost 2 hours. Mine was still kind of tacky. I did go really heavy on the second thought just for insurance. I know with all paints it is better to do many thin coats but hey those fumes dont make you think straight. How long before you guy think ill be able to put the seat back in and drive? 12 hours? longer cause i went thicker?
Old 07-30-2010, 02:02 PM
  #5  
Seasoned Member
 
Slugger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: PA
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Default

I think I waited 1-2 hours to put my second coat on. But I didn't use it directly out of the Can. I poured it in a plastic thing till it was full, then if I needed more I filled it back up again, so the herculiner in the can didn't get thick.

But I only did two coats, and its still fine.

Maybe if you have some left over save it (just make sure its sealed tight) or use it somewhere else.
Old 07-30-2010, 02:18 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
KTMrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: MD
Posts: 504
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I did the interior and exterior trim of my jeep with 1 gallon. Put it on thick. and i know about the skin thing. I told people i was turning black. It was beleivable. hahah. Best of luck, you'll prolly have extra.
Old 07-30-2010, 02:24 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
CodeXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Port Orange, FL
Posts: 871
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1993, 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
Default

Originally Posted by SpacedOutXj
Wow that stuff smells and it sucks when you get it on your skin.
At least it's not as bad as THIS GUY, right?
Old 07-30-2010, 04:03 PM
  #8  
Junior Member
 
tnmedic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Nashville
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 87
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

holy crap my sides hurt from laughing
Old 07-30-2010, 04:05 PM
  #9  
CF Veteran
 
XJ Stryker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Smiths Station, Al
Posts: 7,661
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 10 Posts
Year: 87
Model: Wagoneer
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

It was the middle of summer and I had the Jeep out of the garage. By the time I got done with one complete coat the part that I had started at had already been sitting there for what 45 min... I waited an additional 30 minutes then started the whole process again. I don't remember it being real tacky. It took me a half a day to apply. I waited till the next day to put the carpet and seats back in the front and left the carpet out of the back.

Its been awhile so I don't remember specific details. Here is a post back from when I did it.

Originally Posted by XJ Stryker
Decided to finally finish my floor decided to go with some RhinoLining well actually Plasticoat from walmart. Perty good stuff and cheaper also.

First had to finish the last hole. (ran out of sheet metal) Found some old license plate and my buddy had just installed hood vents so combo of those too gave me enough.



Now it is time to line it

Prep work is the most important here. I sanded and grinded all the paint i put in there and started rolling it on.



3 coats up front and 2 in the back before i ran out. This stuff is great.







Old 08-01-2010, 10:39 PM
  #10  
Junior Member
 
az4wheeler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Mesa, Az
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Power Tech
Default

check out what I did on the outside of my XJ, look at my pics in the profile.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
riparianbarbarian
Introductions
3
10-23-2015 03:57 PM
yorkee
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
8
10-03-2015 04:41 PM
Bearstream
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
2
09-28-2015 10:53 AM
Blackxj51
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
23
09-24-2015 07:23 AM
88Dutchman
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
0
09-21-2015 12:33 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: In the middle of herculining...PLEASE HELP



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:53 PM.