Herculiner

The next step was to apply liner to the entire tub. After hearing many good things abut it, we decided on Herculiner. A kit can be purchased for around $99. It comes with a gallon of Herculiner, 2 rollers, a handle for the rollers, a scuffing pad, a 2 inch paint brush and instructions.

The Tub Before it was cleaned up.

We cleaned out the entire interior then vacuumed thoroughly using a shop vac. I then washed the tub down with hot water and dish soap. Next, I mixed ½ cup of TSP heavy duty cleaner in 2 gallons of water and washed the tub again. Once it was dry, I wiped it down with fresh water.
We then scuffed the tub using the scuffing pad provided in the Herculiner Kit.

Once the tub was sufficiently scuffed, Mark wiped down the interior with MEK to prepare the tub for the Herculiner. We put masking tape in the drain holes and in the holes for the bolts for the seats. We also taped off one area that we didn’t want lined (the gear selector plate).

Tub Cleaned & Scuffed

Taped off ger selector plate.

We stirred the Herculiner for about 15 minutes to ensure even distribution of the texture. You definitely want to wear a respirator mask when working with this stuff. We were working outside with masks and I was still getting dizzy at times. This stuff smells potent!! You also want to wear some heavy duty rubber gloves. The only way to get this off your skin is by using Xylene, MEK or Acetone. Better off wearing gloves than rubbing chemicals on your skin!
We used paint brushes to dab the Herculiner onto the seams, and any spot the roller would not easily cover. Once the seams were covered, Mark used the roller provided in the kit to roll the sides and the floor.

Mark rolling the tub.

We had more than enough product left for a second coat so Mark rolled Herculiner in the rear wheel wells on the exterior of the Jeep.

A second coat needs to be applied within 24 hours.The next day, we followed the same procedure, painting the seams, then rolling the sides and floors for the second coat. Herculiner cannot be beat as far as affordability and ease of application. The instructions were easy to follow and the product was easy to use. The results were amazing for a DIY liner. I highly recommend this product.

The Results:

The day after the second coat dried, I removed the gear selector plate. I wetsanded it and painted it olive drab. I also sewed a shift boot cover from military fabric. I forgot to take instructional pics when sewing the shift boot cover, but if anyone wants step by step instructions, I am sure I can put something together.

We also ordered a grenade shift knob off ebay.