Bedliner/Monstaliner Tips
If I may:
It's not possible to
1. Sand the base coat
2. "re-clear".
Where the clear coat has deteriorated the base coat is damaged and discolored. If a topcoat only is applied the vehicle will look like a tricolor hound.
When using a liner you can't simply roll it on it's impossible to hit all the profiles. It dries pretty quick and you have to keep moving. You'll need a Schutz gun and a suitable compressor to run it.
It's not possible to
1. Sand the base coat
2. "re-clear".
Where the clear coat has deteriorated the base coat is damaged and discolored. If a topcoat only is applied the vehicle will look like a tricolor hound.
When using a liner you can't simply roll it on it's impossible to hit all the profiles. It dries pretty quick and you have to keep moving. You'll need a Schutz gun and a suitable compressor to run it.
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From: Phoenix AZ
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
If I may:
It's not possible to
1. Sand the base coat
2. "re-clear".
Where the clear coat has deteriorated the base coat is damaged and discolored. If a topcoat only is applied the vehicle will look like a tricolor hound.
When using a liner you can't simply roll it on it's impossible to hit all the profiles. It dries pretty quick and you have to keep moving. You'll need a Schutz gun and a suitable compressor to run it.
It's not possible to
1. Sand the base coat
2. "re-clear".
Where the clear coat has deteriorated the base coat is damaged and discolored. If a topcoat only is applied the vehicle will look like a tricolor hound.
When using a liner you can't simply roll it on it's impossible to hit all the profiles. It dries pretty quick and you have to keep moving. You'll need a Schutz gun and a suitable compressor to run it.
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Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 87
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From: Phoenix AZ
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
See page 4 of the instructions:
http://www.monstaliner.com/documents...lete_71013.pdf
http://www.monstaliner.com/documents...lete_71013.pdf
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From: Nashville,TN
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
If I may:
It's not possible to
1. Sand the base coat
2. "re-clear".
Where the clear coat has deteriorated the base coat is damaged and discolored. If a topcoat only is applied the vehicle will look like a tricolor hound.
When using a liner you can't simply roll it on it's impossible to hit all the profiles. It dries pretty quick and you have to keep moving. You'll need a Schutz gun and a suitable compressor to run it.
It's not possible to
1. Sand the base coat
2. "re-clear".
Where the clear coat has deteriorated the base coat is damaged and discolored. If a topcoat only is applied the vehicle will look like a tricolor hound.
When using a liner you can't simply roll it on it's impossible to hit all the profiles. It dries pretty quick and you have to keep moving. You'll need a Schutz gun and a suitable compressor to run it.
FYI, my GF wants "Turquilla," the turquoise color. I also plan on spraying the trim in black Rustoleum bedliner (easy enough) once the Monstaliner has dried. I ordered samples (free BTW) from Monstaliner, and sure enough, she wanted that

So from what some of you are saying, I can't simply sand off the clear coat and expect good results. Go for a thorough sanding, prime (epoxy?), 2 coats.
I'd love to get a Schutz gun/compressor combo but I am finishing up my masters so money is tight. I have tools/prep materials and she is getting paint kit. My GF is going to help me with the actual painting, so maybe with 2 people working (like in the Pathfinder video above), we could do an efficient job together. Believe I read it takes about 3-5 hours for the first coat to dry and if you want to put on a second you need to it within 8. It will be an all day project, but I believe we can take our time and sort out the details.
Will definitely post some pictures once we're through
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From: Southgate, Michigan
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.6 I6
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From: Chico, CA
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.3L with headers and full 3" exhaust system
Got a question for you guys with experience with this stuff. I have some diff covers I am building for my axle conversion. I was wanting to cover the axles with bed liner because it is tough. I have POR15 bed liner for the housings, which can be brushed on and leave a decent finish. I want this because the texture is going to be a dirt/mud magnet under there. Can I brush on Monstalliner and get a decent smooth finish also? I was going to paint the diff covers red and the POR15 is like Henry's Model T. Comes in any color as long as it is black.



