SOLVENT for Spray-in Bed Liner

[Don806]

possibly holding a soldering iron tip inside the area where the spray in liner plugs the torx screw would melt it out (no idea how flammable the spray in liner is though)? But this could take a while

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[Optimus]

I am not sure there is any sort of solvent that will disolve a commercial spray-in bed liner. They cure in seconds and are very resistant to chemicals. Your best bet is to to use an exact-o-knife or similar to trim out the fastener heads. I have stuff LineXed 20+ years ago and it is extremely durable stuff. For fasteners that might need to be removed, I’d expect a shop to have removed, masked off, or otherwise made accessible during the spraying process.

If you know the shop that did it, ask them their recommendation or see if they will do it for you if you are not comfortable doing it yourself.

 

[Vickram]

I'd score around the bolt, and try tapping an old
extension to get the Torx bit in the bolt.

I agree with LLoyd , LS chicago . I,ve done the same exact thing ,and it worked out fine.

 

[Edge Haley]

Why did they spray over things that should have been removed prior to spraying?

These are just bolt holes, nothing to remove. SIBL will get in the holes if not covered. I suggest my SIBL guy insert bolts and was told it was not needed.

 

[Mikeetch]

Sounded like there were torx heads sprayed over. If it's just holes I'd run a tap through them

 

[Bbisis13]

The outfit that did our Rhino liner remove tie downs as well as putting in silicone plugs in all threaded holes. First class. They added a bit more grit per our request at no extra charge. Ziebart/Rhino liner Biddeford, Maine. Highly recommend.

 

[FamousAmos]

possibly holding a soldering iron tip inside the area where the spray in liner plugs the torx screw would melt it out (no idea how flammable the spray in liner is though)? But this could take a while

SOLVED!! I hope. I have an appointment tomorrow with Linex. They should be able to solve the problem, one way or the other, chemically or mechanically.

 

[2lbgill]

Hey Folks, I am near the panic stage re. the two Torx screws holding the tie-down pad-eye. I am trying to install the bed storage box on the passenger side. Unfortunately, to install it, the tie-down fitting has to be removed. Stupid design. My two Torx screws are covered with the spray-in bed liner tar. WHAT WILL DISSOLVE THIS TAR-LIKE SUBSTANCE? In the old days, I used gasoline for this kind of project. Unfortunately, I don't have a lawnmower anymore, so no can of gasoline. I DO have denatured alcohol, which I am going to try. If this doesn't work, DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR A SOLVENT? If push comes to shove, I can go to the gas station and get a small amount of gasoline. Your suggestions are welcomed: TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE, between rain storms. Thanks in advance.

Try Methyl ethyl ketone ........ dissolves most anything, get at hardware store.

 

[Hillbilly]

Most likely because the installer was lazy.

All my bolts were removed and dummies put in their place then reinstalled. Even the unused bolt holes are clean

 

[TheWizziard]

Hind sight is best sight. This is a good thread for anyone that hasn't had their bed sprayed yet.

Remove or have your installer remove all hardware, cubbies and cubby covers.

Install temporary screws in all screw holes for the hardware and covers and any holes you may want to use in the future.

There have been many threads where installers just sprayed over everything.

 

[AzureBlueBill]

Heat up the torx bit with a small torch and use it to melt it's way into the head of the screw. There are no readily available solvents for the type of plastic used in bedliners.

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