opinions please

That stuff is HEAVY. I would be hesitant to put it on top of the highest point on the vehicle.
--
Vadim Jitkov
'76 Glenbrook 26'
Pullman, WA
 
Why? With the exceptions of the 2 end caps, the roof is all 1 piece of
.063" aircraft aluminum. Leak potential is limited to side drip rails, and
seams on the end caps. And of course, the things that penetrate the cap
like A/C units, fans, plumbing vents, Antennae holes, etc. The end caps
leak around the clearance lamps.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or

On Thu, Aug 15, 2019, 10:33 AM Len Novak via Gmclist <

> I'm considering having the roof done with Line X, a truck bed liner
> product.
> It is supposed to be leak proof and bulletproof.
>
> Pros?
> Cons?
> Opinions?
>
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> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
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Inside or out? If you are doing the outside, keep in mind that initially
it looks great being jet black. But over time the UV causes the black to
fade and it becomes a dull gray.

As for durability, it is great. Heck you could probably roll the entire
motorhome and not even see a scratch on the roof :-)

--
Gerard Hickey / WTØF IRLP:3067/Echolink:529661
hickey DMR: 3102272
425-395-4554

> I'm considering having the roof done with Line X, a truck bed liner product.
> It is supposed to be leak proof and bulletproof.
>
> Pros?
> Cons?
> Opinions?
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
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IIRC, you can get Line-X in just about any color...

-Dave
1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh

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Inside or out? If you are doing the outside, keep in mind that initially
it looks great being jet black. But over time the UV causes the black to
fade and it becomes a dull gray.

As for durability, it is great. Heck you could probably roll the entire
motorhome and not even see a scratch on the roof :-)

--
Gerard Hickey / WTØF IRLP:3067/Echolink:529661
hickey DMR: 3102272
425-395-4554

> I'm considering having the roof done with Line X, a truck bed liner product.
> It is supposed to be leak proof and bulletproof.
>
> Pros?
> Cons?
> Opinions?
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
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Was going to use white

Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/

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IIRC, you can get Line-X in just about any color...

-Dave
1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh

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Inside or out? If you are doing the outside, keep in mind that initially
it looks great being jet black. But over time the UV causes the black to
fade and it becomes a dull gray.

As for durability, it is great. Heck you could probably roll the entire
motorhome and not even see a scratch on the roof :-)

--
Gerard Hickey / WTØF IRLP:3067/Echolink:529661
hickey DMR: 3102272
425-395-4554

> I'm considering having the roof done with Line X, a truck bed liner product.
> It is supposed to be leak proof and bulletproof.
>
> Pros?
> Cons?
> Opinions?
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
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It would hold up better than regular paint. If you didn't use the gloss, it would make a great nonslip surface.
--
Patti & Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
 
I have had Line-x in my PU bed for 14 years and almost 200000 miles. It still looks new and is still jet black. I do not know how it will look over
the the years in white, and what will happen if the seams try to flex.

I highly recommend Line-x as a product. I just do not know about using it on a GMC roof.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
That won’t stop the water which is coming in your windows and bodyside
seams. Just sayin.

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 1:22 PM Jerry Burt via Gmclist <

> It would hold up better than regular paint. If you didn't use the gloss,
> it would make a great nonslip surface.
> --
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> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
> 77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach
> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
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Linex is great stuff.
I was planning to do my boat in linex white, but was told by 5+ shops that they would not spray it in white because they have had too many warranty
claims when it turns yellow.

--
Justin Brady
http://www.thegmcrv.com/
1976 Palm Beach 455
 
But if you use white or a really light tan, I'll bet the coach will stay cooler and/or have more effective air conditioning. Several years ago, I used my Infrared Thermometer to check the temperature of my three vehicles. The temp of the skin of the white GMC truck was over 20 degrees cooler than that of the dark red Ford truck and 15 degrees cooler than the medium red Explorer!

There is a very good reason that white vehicles are so popular in Oklahoma!

73 de Mac, K2GKK/5​
Since 30 Nov 1953​
Oklahoma City, OK​
USAF, Retired ('61-'81)​
FAA, Retired ('94-'10)

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Cc: Todd Sullivan ; Jerry Burt
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] opinions please

That won’t stop the water which is coming in your windows and bodyside
seams. Just sayin.

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 1:22 PM Jerry Burt via Gmclist <

> It would hold up better than regular paint. If you didn't use the gloss,
> it would make a great nonslip surface.
> --
> Patti & Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
> 77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach
> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
> A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
 
I wouldn't expect doing the roof to seal the windows or side seam. :d Or, even the gutters and cross seams. If I were younger and still climbing on
the roof, I'd certainly consider Line-x.

> That won't stop the water which is coming in your windows and bodyside
> seams. Just sayin.
>
> Sully
> Bellevue wa
>
> On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 1:22 PM Jerry Burt via Gmclist <

>
> > It would hold up better than regular paint. If you didn't use the gloss,
> > it would make a great nonslip surface.
> > --
> > Patti & Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
> > 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
> > 77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach
> > Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
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73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
 
I agree with Jim Hupy. The roof is one piece acft alum. except like Jim said. I think
you would be better off stripping the roof of everything including the rails. Making
all required repairs. Then reseal correctly. I did mine 3 years ago and have no leaks.
Also did all the windows. Should be good for about 5 years then I'll redo the rails.

My 2 cents.

jim Galbavy
'73 x-CL, ANNIE
Lake Mary, FL
 
> Linex is great stuff.
> I was planning to do my boat in linex white, but was told by 5+ shops that they would not spray it in white because they have had too many
> warranty claims when it turns yellow.

That is one complaint I have not heard. I only have experience with my PU truck bed and would do it again if I buy a different PU truck.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
Saw a GMC that had the roof done in Line-X or a competing product. Painted the roof the match the body color. From the ground, looked okay. A great
total non-skid surface. GMC was or is owned by Dolph S. A great guy and good member.
The companies that advertise in FMCA magazine want $4K for their roof treatment, just in case you are wondering.
Tom
--
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
 
I recently saw a recommendation for Durabak. It's available in a number of colors and they both smooth and textured versions.
--
Christo Darsch
1977 Eleganza II - "Komet"
3.50 Power Drive, Disc Brakes, Alcoas
Weymouth, MA
 
Opinion? Not a good idea. If you want something on the roof, speak to Tom Pryor - he used an insulating compound.

--johnny
--
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
 
One more tiny bit to consider. Should the inevitable occur, and you develop
a leak under the line-x, how are you going to access it for repairs?
Reason that I brought this up is this. One of the previous owners of
my coach thought it would be a SWELL IDEA (not) to dig the original seam
seal out of the end cap seams and the drip rails without removing the
aluminum extrusions. He then proceeded to fill the gaps with silicone seal
of some kind, and then top coat it with automotive body filler. (Bondo) He
never troweled it smooth, nor did he sand it. He just left it looking like
sour owl crap. Then, as the years rolled by, the bondo did what it does,
crack and shrink. Leaving me with an ungodly mess. I think of him not in a
kind way, every time I address another roof leak. One of these days, I will
remove everything from the roof, sand and grind all traces of that stuff,
remove, straighten, and seal and replace the drip rails, prime the roof
with the appropriate etching primer for aluminum, and repaint the roof. Not
fun, not fun.
So, consider wisely your actions, grasshopper, don't do something the next
owner of your coach might have to deal with.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or

On Fri, Aug 16, 2019, 6:10 AM Christo Darsch via Gmclist <

> I recently saw a recommendation for Durabak. It's available in a number of
> colors and they both smooth and textured versions.
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> 1977 Eleganza II - "Komet"
> 3.50 Power Drive, Disc Brakes, Alcoas
> Weymouth, MA
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My parts coach had it.

It was heavy, ugly, and needed freshened, and I couldn’t find something to clean it up with.

Dolph Santorine

DE AD0LF

Wheeling, West Virginia

1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
Howell EFI/EBL , Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission

>
> Was going to use white
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Dave Stragand via Gmclist
> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2019 12:28 PM
> To: gmclist
> Cc: Dave Stragand
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] opinions please
>
> IIRC, you can get Line-X in just about any color...
>
> -Dave
> 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Gerard Hickey via Gmclist
> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2019 1:52 PM
> To: gmclist
> Cc: Gerard Hickey
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] opinions please
>
> Inside or out? If you are doing the outside, keep in mind that initially
> it looks great being jet black. But over time the UV causes the black to
> fade and it becomes a dull gray.
>
> As for durability, it is great. Heck you could probably roll the entire
> motorhome and not even see a scratch on the roof :-)
>
> --
> Gerard Hickey / WTØF IRLP:3067/Echolink:529661
> hickey DMR: 3102272
> 425-395-4554
>

>> I'm considering having the roof done with Line X, a truck bed liner product.
>> It is supposed to be leak proof and bulletproof.
>>
>> Pros?
>> Cons?
>> Opinions?
>>
>> Len and Pat Novak
>> 1978 GMC Kingsley
>> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
>> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>>
>> www.bdub.net/novak/
>>
>>
>>
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