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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Stoots on July 29, 2022, 06:32:06 pm
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So ive gone and bought a brand spanking new van ;D
In the past ive used protektokote and raptor both applied myself and whilst it wasnt bad it had chipped off eventually.
So what are the options for lining a new van ?
The best one ive heard of seems to be Line X does anyone have experience of this ?
But is a van liner really required ? The van floor being painted should be water tight should it not ? Would it be enough to just fit rubber matting ?
thanks
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Imo it needs coating properly either Speedliner or 2 coats of Protectacote.
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Line-X is very good, as is Raptor but generally they're all weather, 2k coatings for use outside.
Might be a bit ott for the inside of a van but probably very good.
Just wear a decent air fed mask.
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Cheers I've done protektokote before and I've got a compressor/sprayer to use raptor. I painted an entire car in raptor not long ago....
But was after something done for me this time I think as I've had issues with chipping on bits before.
I'll look at speedliner thanks,think line x is going to be about 1500 quid bit overkill maybe
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Speedliner, brilliant.
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I don’t think you can go overkill when it comes to waterproofing the van floor the more the better,Speedliner is way better than Protectacote although it is still good not as durable.
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What can did you go for Stootsy?
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So ive gone and bought a brand spanking new van ;D
In the past ive used protektokote and raptor both applied myself and whilst it wasnt bad it had chipped off eventually.
So what are the options for lining a new van ?
The best one ive heard of seems to be Line X does anyone have experience of this ?
But is a van liner really required ? The van floor being painted should be water tight should it not ? Would it be enough to just fit rubber matting ?
thanks
I have one van with line x and one with speed liner line x is better and cheaper in my opinion , avoid. Protector coat it’s rubbish did my other van with that when I first had it wore through within a few months
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I had my boxer x-lined - it had pressure washers in it for 4 years and now back to wfp - its had Genny's pulled in/out and other heavy items - it still looks like new.
Protectocote - rubbish not worth the effort.
The last 2 new vans I haven't bothered with and extra protection at all
Darran
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Line-X.
That is all.
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What can did you go for Stootsy?
Citroen relay L2 H2
It's absolutely huge ;D
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Cheers I've done protektokote before and I've got a compressor/sprayer to use raptor. I painted an entire car in raptor not long ago....
But was after something done for me this time I think as I've had issues with chipping on bits before.
I'll look at speedliner thanks,think line x is going to be about 1500 quid bit overkill maybe
Line x cost £770 including vat
Speedliner £1400 plus vat
Line x is far more cost effective and a better product as it’s instantly hard speed liner takes a couple of weeks to go hard and gives off horrendous fumes for several weeks . Both give very good protection from scuffs and chemical spillage .
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Cheers I've done protektokote before and I've got a compressor/sprayer to use raptor. I painted an entire car in raptor not long ago....
But was after something done for me this time I think as I've had issues with chipping on bits before.
I'll look at speedliner thanks,think line x is going to be about 1500 quid bit overkill maybe
Line x cost £770 including vat
Speedliner £1400 plus vat
Line x is far more cost effective and a better product as it’s instantly hard speed liner takes a couple of weeks to go hard and gives off horrendous fumes for several weeks . Both give very good protection from scuffs and chemical spillage .
Speedliner £1400 ?
I can't remember paying anywhere near that from GrippaTank, it was around £700
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Just checked £750 Inc vat.
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Cheers I've done protektokote before and I've got a compressor/sprayer to use raptor. I painted an entire car in raptor not long ago....
But was after something done for me this time I think as I've had issues with chipping on bits before.
I'll look at speedliner thanks,think line x is going to be about 1500 quid bit overkill maybe
Line x cost £770 including vat
Speedliner £1400 plus vat
Line x is far more cost effective and a better product as it’s instantly hard speed liner takes a couple of weeks to go hard and gives off horrendous fumes for several weeks . Both give very good protection from scuffs and chemical spillage .
Speedliner £1400 ?
I can't remember paying anywhere near that from GrippaTank, it was around £700
Yes that’s what the local garage that are agents wanted for it ,and that was plus vat , had one van done with it but won’t use it again line x is a much better product and cheaper
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Cheers I've done protektokote before and I've got a compressor/sprayer to use raptor. I painted an entire car in raptor not long ago....
But was after something done for me this time I think as I've had issues with chipping on bits before.
I'll look at speedliner thanks,think line x is going to be about 1500 quid bit overkill maybe
Line x cost £770 including vat
Speedliner £1400 plus vat
Line x is far more cost effective and a better product as it’s instantly hard speed liner takes a couple of weeks to go hard and gives off horrendous fumes for several weeks . Both give very good protection from scuffs and chemical spillage .
Speedliner £1400 ?
I can't remember paying anywhere near that from GrippaTank, it was around £700
Yes that’s what the local garage that are agents wanted for it ,and that was plus vat , had one van done with it but won’t use it again line x is a much better product and cheaper
What's better about it mate?
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I'll get some line x quotes.
I'm also going to ring a local company that does plastics, apparently they can build what is essentially a large plastic tray to fit the entire van floor.
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Cheers I've done protektokote before and I've got a compressor/sprayer to use raptor. I painted an entire car in raptor not long ago....
But was after something done for me this time I think as I've had issues with chipping on bits before.
I'll look at speedliner thanks,think line x is going to be about 1500 quid bit overkill maybe
Line x cost £770 including vat
Speedliner £1400 plus vat
Line x is far more cost effective and a better product as it’s instantly hard speed liner takes a couple of weeks to go hard and gives off horrendous fumes for several weeks . Both give very good protection from scuffs and chemical spillage .
Speedliner £1400 ?
I can't remember paying anywhere near that from GrippaTank, it was around £700
Yes that’s what the local garage that are agents wanted for it ,and that was plus vat , had one van done with it but won’t use it again line x is a much better product and cheaper
What's better about it mate?
Speedliner is always a bit rubbery and soft if that makes sense , line x is a harder finish but still gives grip , it’s instantly hard Speedliner takes several weeks to cure , I just prefer line x also the cost saving make it a no brainier .
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Cheers I've done protektokote before and I've got a compressor/sprayer to use raptor. I painted an entire car in raptor not long ago....
But was after something done for me this time I think as I've had issues with chipping on bits before.
I'll look at speedliner thanks,think line x is going to be about 1500 quid bit overkill maybe
Line x cost £770 including vat
Speedliner £1400 plus vat
Line x is far more cost effective and a better product as it’s instantly hard speed liner takes a couple of weeks to go hard and gives off horrendous fumes for several weeks . Both give very good protection from scuffs and chemical spillage .
Speedliner £1400 ?
I can't remember paying anywhere near that from GrippaTank, it was around £700
Yes that’s what the local garage that are agents wanted for it ,and that was plus vat , had one van done with it but won’t use it again line x is a much better product and cheaper
What's better about it mate?
Speedliner is always a bit rubbery and soft if that makes sense , line x is a harder finish but still gives grip , it’s instantly hard Speedliner takes several weeks to cure , I just prefer line x also the cost saving make it a no brainier .
yeah mine took a while to cure bit it's rock hard now,
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What do you chaps think of this
https://www.plylineuk.co.uk/product/polyline-lining-kit-for-citroen-vans/
like ply lining but plastic sheet by the looks of it
intersting
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What do you chaps think of this
https://www.plylineuk.co.uk/product/polyline-lining-kit-for-citroen-vans/
like ply lining but plastic sheet by the looks of it
intersting
Grippatank fitted plastic internal lining in one of my vans about 8 years ago it’s quite good as it’s wipe clean (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1659202152_183F2EA4-0FEC-43C4-A8CC-D434F779C4B3.jpeg)
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What do you chaps think of this
https://www.plylineuk.co.uk/product/polyline-lining-kit-for-citroen-vans/
like ply lining but plastic sheet by the looks of it
intersting
Grippatank fitted plastic internal lining in one of my vans about 8 years ago it’s quite good as it’s wipe clean (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1659202152_183F2EA4-0FEC-43C4-A8CC-D434F779C4B3.jpeg)
cheers found someone local who can do it i think, so thst the sides sorted.
You can get a sheet for the floor but its plywoood thats been coated think it would just rot
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Sorry to be a big head , but if you fit your equipment properly in the van and take your time, don't fit connectors, keep you van tidy i have never had any water spill into the van or leek and if you do have a little water spill just mop up you don't need to overkill
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Sorry to be a big head , but if you fit your equipment properly in the van and take your time, don't fit connectors, keep you van tidy i have never had any water spill into the van or leek and if you do have a little water spill just mop up you don't need to overkill
Thats just the engineer in you talking ;D
Most here think a bit of tape wrapped around the hose is a watertight seal ;D ;D ;D
Darran
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I agree it can be overkill use John Guest fittings I have some on my system that have been on it for over 10 years and not 1 drop of water has ever leaked,brilliant fittings.
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Rubber matting has always done the job for me, but I lease so I don’t really care about the long term (3+ year) water damage.
Considering buying new next time so following this with interest.
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I guess the van doesn't come with plastic load liner then Adam?
I just had my system fitted on top of it.
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Protectacote is not the same quality as Speedliner but it does the job you have to put it down properly and prepare the back correctly with the thinners etc,you need at least 2 coats of it and after a few years small bits can be scuffed off but all you need to do is touch it up.
Did mine on a dry Saturday looks great when done,if you aim to keep the van it’s a must I wouldn’t rely on rubber matting etc we all get a major leak from year to year.
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Protectacote is not the same quality as Speedliner but it does the job you have to put it down properly and prepare the back correctly with the thinners etc,you need at least 2 coats of it and after a few years small bits can be scuffed off but all you need to do is touch it up.
Did mine on a dry Saturday looks great when done,if you aim to keep the van it’s a must I wouldn’t rely on rubber matting etc we all get a major leak from year to year.
its a myth that water will rot your van floor.....ive had 14 year old vans and flooded them regularly and not a spot of rust on the floor....
protectacote or speedliner is just not needed....plastic load liner or a rubber mat for your specific van will do for the life of the van(10+ years)
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Protectacote is not the same quality as Speedliner but it does the job you have to put it down properly and prepare the back correctly with the thinners etc,you need at least 2 coats of it and after a few years small bits can be scuffed off but all you need to do is touch it up.
Did mine on a dry Saturday looks great when done,if you aim to keep the van it’s a must I wouldn’t rely on rubber matting etc we all get a major leak from year to year.
its a myth that water will rot your van floor.....ive had 14 year old vans and flooded them regularly and not a spot of rust on the floor....
protectacote or speedliner is just not needed....plastic load liner or a rubber mat for your specific van will do for the life of the van(10+ years)
I know, im in 2 minds whether to get the floor done.
Ive got the van booked in for the sides doing next week in plastic but still undecided on the floor.
Being a new van the paintwork is pefect in the back so seems daft to rub it all off and spray something on, afterall paint thats not damaged should be just as waterproof in theory and as said above if i were more carefull i really shouldnt be flooding it like i do now ;D
I have a quote of £650 to spray it in Line-x which i think is a good price but it means travelling and a couple of days off i dont know if i can be bothered.
Think i might just put a mat in for now and inspect it in a year, if the floor is suffering then could always get it sprayed.
I also got a quote for this stuff but its almost £500 fitted and is just really composite sheet its not going to stop water getting under it.
https://blog.legendfleet.com/products/stabiligrip
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I think thats where the main issue would be - water getting trapped under the flooring/matting
my relay is now just over 4 years old and has nothing on the floor and there is no signs of rust - mind you if I had one of those ford rust buckets I'd be worried ;D
Darran
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Yeah if water gets under that matting and it will do at some point it’ll rust over time,if you have an almost new van I wouldn’t hesitate to get it done well worth it and you’ll be pleased you did in the long run.
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Water shouldn’t get trapped. The floors are shaped with channels. It should just drain to the rear.
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Water shouldn’t get trapped. The floors are shaped with channels. It should just drain to the rear.
That will depend if the van is facing up or down hill or on level ground 😂😂
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They get wet and it sweats and doesn’t go anywhere if it’s covered over for months.