Using liquid bed liner for enclosure/floor/amp rack finish

[altoncustomtech 773]

I know I've seen plenty of people use spray/roll on bed linings for the outside of their enclosures and such. I am wondering two things though, was it applied to the bare MDF or with a primer on the MDF first and how well is it holding up after "x" amount of time? I'm about to start on the enclosure and amp rack for my Jimmy. I had planned to paint the port to match the truck and use standard charcoal colored cabinet carpet to cover the box and amp rack with. Though upon thinking about possible liquid damage to the MDF on the floor/amp rack I'll be building I thought perhaps the liquid bed liner may be the better route. I have no experience with it though so I was hoping that those of you who have used it before may be able to give me some pointers.

Thanks in advance guys!

[Kanaworm$ 292]

I used Heculiner and that stuff is durable. Rolled it on the bare mdf and it takes roughly 2 coats to get a nice consistent cover. I think I may use a primer next time around though just to see how it does.

[mccleery3 166]

I had mine done by a local spot that does the spray on type. As far as I know it was just sprayed directly onto the enclosure without any kind of primer. Overall I'm very happy with the way it looks and will do it again but it was a learning experience as well. I will tell you though that it won't completely cover any imperfections, so make sure it's smooth and the way you want it.

[altoncustomtech 773]

I used Heculiner and that stuff is durable. Rolled it on the bare mdf and it takes roughly 2 coats to get a nice consistent cover. I think I may use a primer next time around though just to see how it does.

I had mine done by a local spot that does the spray on type. As far as I know it was just sprayed directly onto the enclosure without any kind of primer. Overall I'm very happy with the way it looks and will do it again but it was a learning experience as well. I will tell you though that it won't completely cover any imperfections, so make sure it's smooth and the way you want it.

Thanks guys, and how is it holding up so far? No pealing, chipping or anything yet? I'm not worried about it covering imperfections, I planned on having the enclosure, floor and rack paint ready even when I planned on carpeting it which requires having almost all imperfections repaired. It will be handy if I don't have to primer it first, that will save some time and money!

[mccleery3 166]

I've had no chipping, scratching, or marks of any kind show up on my enclosure. It has been pulled out and reinstalled probably 4-5 times over the last 3 months without a blemish

[The enD 467]

This looks nice

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[sandt38 448]

I do woodworking as a hobby. I recently built a new workshop, and have been kicking around a more solid entryway then the cinderblock steps I have been using. A forum I frequent is a woodworking forum, and I asked some opinions from guys who woodwork professionally as well as just guys who have been around it a lot longer then i have about what entryway they would choose, albeit a ramp or stairs or what have you. The resounding reply was a ramp.

But we started debating the fact that wood gets slick in the rain, and I don't want a steel grate that will allow grass to grow under it. A few guys said that they have just used bedliner on their ramps with great success. These are guys wheeling equipment, and wood, and large products in and out of their shops. I would say if it can stand up to that kind of abuse, it could stand up to subwoofer enclosure duties.

For those of you who care, I am doing a 4X12 landing and a front ramp, with steps on 1 side and a "loading dock" on the other, as it is almost the exact height of the gate on my PU there.