# Rhino liner paint job **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 25, 2019, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453 "2019-09-25T09:39:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![D.J](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/1 "2019-09-25T09:39:52Z")
I’m considering getting the roof of my 2006 Toyota Corolla sprayed with a rhino liner bedliner type of paintjob. The roof paint now looks pretty bad. I know it will be very matte finish and not match the rest of the car. But I heard these bedliner paint jobs are more durable and much less expensive than traditional paint jobs. Anyone have this done and were you pleased or not with the results? ---
**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/2 "2019-09-25T10:05:25Z")
Why would you want a textured rubber roof ? ---
**Author:** ![ledhed75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/3 "2019-09-25T10:05:34Z")
I’m a different strokes for different folks kind of guy… But I have to ask, why wouldn’t you just get the roof repainted in the original paint color? ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/4 "2019-09-25T12:51:37Z")
> [@D.J](#): > > Anyone have this done I certainly hope not . That would look terrible . I thought you were planning on replacing this vehicle and it needed a lot of work so why would you even spend money on it. Since you are on an island in the muddle of an ocean I imagine there are a lot of vehicles with the same paint problems. ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/5 "2019-09-25T13:14:57Z")
Durability shouldn’t be an issue. On a car this old, a good paint job now will outlast the rest of the car. I’m sure you realize you’ll totally kill your resale value, as very few people would buy such a car. ---
**Author:** ![D.J](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/6 "2019-09-25T18:18:32Z")
Yeah I realize resale value might take a hit. I might get estimates on just repainting the roof the original color paint with clearcoat on top, but I suspect the cost may be 3 times what bed lining it would cost. Bed liner might look strange but I don’t think it will look worse than the rust and faded paint on the roof that’s there now. I’m not sure if I can afford to replace this car anytime soon or not. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/7 "2019-09-25T18:28:21Z")
Some people paint entire vehicles with Rhino Liner. [https://search.aol.com/aol/image;\_ylt=AwrE19cosYtdRAMAnSppCWVH;\_ylu=X3oDMTB0N2Noc21lBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNwaXZz?q=rhino+liner+paint+job&s\_it=searchtabs&v\_t=comsearch](https://search.aol.com/aol/image;_ylt=AwrE19cosYtdRAMAnSppCWVH;_ylu=X3oDMTB0N2Noc21lBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNwaXZz?q=rhino+liner+paint+job&s_it=searchtabs&v_t=comsearch) This person just painted the roof. ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/0/9/092b2b5b200bf905607aee2bbf192f3498d9726e.jpeg) Tester ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/8 "2019-09-25T19:05:42Z")
> [@D.J](#): > > Anyone have this done and were you pleased or not with the results? I’ve never used it and don’t know anybody that has, but for 72 bucks, I say go for it! **On a budget? DIY… You’ll be fart’n through silk!** [https://www.amazon.com/Herculiner-HCL1B8-Brush-Bed-Liner/dp/B0002TDUW4/ref=asc\_df\_B0002TDUW4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242015087210&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16616085428600532250&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9058203&hvtargid=pla-454072988290&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/Herculiner-HCL1B8-Brush-Bed-Liner/dp/B0002TDUW4/ref=asc_df_B0002TDUW4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242015087210&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16616085428600532250&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9058203&hvtargid=pla-454072988290&psc=1) P.S. Read through some of the reviews and see what you think. _ **CSA** _ 🌴🕶🌴 ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/9 "2019-09-25T19:38:50Z")
I think you might be responsible for some traffic accidents if you do this. Drivers will get distracted. ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/10 "2019-09-25T19:46:36Z")
Kind of like a vinyl roof! ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/11 "2019-09-25T21:00:51Z")
> [@keith](#): > > I think you might be responsible for some traffic accidents if you do this. Drivers will get distracted. Responsible for distracted drivers? I believe distracted drivers are responsible for their own actions. Distracting? I was thinking it would be best to **park** the car while applying the coating to the vehicle. _ **CSA** _ 🌴🕶🌴 ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/12 "2019-09-25T21:07:15Z")
> [@keith](#): > > I think you might be responsible for some traffic accidents if you do this. Drivers will get distracted. I took this as a joke type statement because when other people see it they just can’t believe someone would do that . ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/13 "2019-09-25T21:17:50Z")
The son Rhino lined his Jeep Cherokee just like this person. [https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/blue-black-90-xj-32892/](https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/blue-black-90-xj-32892/) Same color too! The guy who bought it was very happy with the Rhino job! Tester ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/14 "2019-09-25T21:22:38Z")
> [@lion9car](#): > > I’m sure you realize you’ll totally kill your resale value, as very few people would buy such a car. … plus the temperature of the interior will be MUCH hotter in the summer as a result of increased heat absorbance. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/15 "2019-09-25T21:56:40Z")
Are you saying that the rubberized coating does not insulate as well as paint? ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/16 "2019-09-25T21:57:22Z")
**Good grief, y’all!** **Not getting enough fiber in your diet?** We’re talking about a car that **14 model-years old** that has roof paint that looks quite ugly and is starting to rust… > [@D.J](#): > > The roof paint now looks pretty bad. I know it will be very matte finish and not match the rest of the car. …and some guys are worried about _resale value_ and _interior temperature_. Come on… DJ says he is not selling the car in the near future and I say it’s probably not worth putting an expensive finish on it. In just a few mouse clicks I found bed liner roll-on and spray available in colors, including **_white_.** > [@Barkydog](#): > > Kind of like a vinyl roof! That’s it! I still say _“Go for it!”_ _ **CSA** _ 🌴🕶🌴 ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/17 "2019-09-25T22:10:07Z")
> [@Nevada\_545](#): > > Are you saying that the rubberized coating does not insulate as well as paint? It’s not a question of insulation. White and lighter color paints absorb less heat than black paint. A gloss finish will absorb less heat than a dull finish. A rough surface will absorb more heat than a smooth surface. Put it all together, and a dark, dull, rough surface on that roof will absorb a LOT more heat. It’s just basic physics, which we “proved” in my physics class through experimentation. ---
**Author:** ![D.J](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/18 "2019-09-25T22:13:25Z")
Yes, true some people do bed line the entire vehicle ---
**Author:** ![D.J](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/19 "2019-09-25T22:15:22Z")
Not a joke, other people do it already ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453/20 "2019-09-25T22:15:28Z")
> [@VDCdriver](#): > > plus the temperature of the interior will be MUCH hotter in the summer as a result of increased heat absorbance. Yeah. The kid couldn’t drive his Jeep unless he was naked! Tester [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhino-liner-paint-job/149453.md?page=2)