Spray on truck Bed Liner for coil protection

[GoGoGopher]

Has anyone ever had a detector go completely NUTSO after putting this stuff on a coil??? If so, perhaps you are one of a few that bought the WRONG type of bed liner...
As I understand, some bed liner sprays have a metallic compound in them (I have no idea what purpose this serves)...Perhaps it is time to re-think using this stuff as coil protection...Has anyone ever used Plasti-Dip??? Wonder if that would work, or be too thick???

HH,

 

[Cupajo]

I prefer the rubberized plastic tool handle dip. I usually build up a coating of 1/8" or so for maximum protection.

It wears very well, but each coat must be allowed to "cure" for a short while (over night is usually OK)

I haven't bought any in a long time so I don't know what is available these days.

It can be thinned for brushing on and is easy to touch up when a piece gets worn off. I like the bright colors for visibility.

It must be said that any such coating will likely void factory warrantees.

CJ

 

[padgett79]

with the price of coil covers ranging from 5.95 to 14.95 why would anyone risk the warranty by coating a coil,doesn't make any sense to me. my 2 cents

 

[Cupajo]

Makers haven't always provided coil covers for every coil they sell and some older covers are not available any more.

When a coil is out of warranty it doesn't matter if you coat it and I think that is a better way to protect the coil anyway as the covers tend to be a nuisance to deal with.

'nuf said?

CJ

 

[TerraDigger]

The big benefit to the coating vs the cover is...............coil covers can get dirt/sand/residue in the crevices/openings of the coil cover. This causes ground balance/noise issues. If a coil is out of warranty............I would go with the coating. But as has been mentioned, make sure it does not have metallic particles in it.

 

[padgett79]

is a coil ever out of warranty? I know I have sent in an older bluemax 950 coil from 1991 that had a cover on it and whites sent me a new replacement free of charge, now if I would have coated it do you think they would have sent a replacement? I think not there may be advantages of coating but once done it would be very hard to get the coating off, never stop a conversation with "nuff said" as everyone else may want to addd to this conversation. that is what its here for,

 

[Cupajo]

You're right to point out the error of my comment! Thanks!

What I should have said is, "I've said enough!!"

Guess I fit the old saying, "Too soon old, Too late smart!"

CJ

 

[BarberBill]

I've seen the issue of coil covers or not come up fairly often. Personally, I prefer to use one and don't mind removing it from time to time in order to dump any debris or moisture. I don't have any prejudice against the other options or opinions, but for the price of a cover, it isn't worth it to me to not use one. I do hunt occasionally in areas of sand and rocks so the extra protection is a plus in my opinion, but in the end - do what you're happy with. My two bits.
BB

 

[TerraDigger]

I use one on my 5" DD.....cause I got a good price from First Texas when I bought the coil........but I ain't paying 27.00 for the 11" T2 coil cover...not worth it. I do use them on my White's units as they are more reasonably priced.

 

[Woodchuck]

I read on this findmall forum a member uses the plastikote spray on bedliner and he says it works well with no ill effects FYI

 

[hydrodog]

When using any of these products check out the MSDS sheet on the manufacturers website. Some of these truckbed coatings contain Potassium Aluminosilicate which I am not sure if it is conductive or not.