what removes bedliner?

[mechanic021]

Ihave a 1997 ram with a rhino bed liner and on the tailgate there are some deep scratches that I need to fix before they rust anymore. How or what can I use to remove the bed liner around the scratches to fix them?

 

[ExplorerGirl022]

I have a question for you. I'd appreciate it if you'd please read the PM I sent you if you haven't already.

Thanks!

 

[wilson_nick]

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is rhino the rubbery stuff, if so.. i'd say razorblade it off and then just clean it up w/some sandpaper then prime and re-cover it.

 

[snocross1985]

rhino liner is hard, I have no idea how to get it off.

Thought this might be another "I Herculined my Hootus" thread

 

[spindlecone]

heatgun works

 

[mechanic021]

i might try the heat gun thing see if that works I wonder how bad I would mess up the metal on the tail gate if i used a grinder?

 

[snocross1985]

I would use a grinder as a last resort depending on where you are planning on taking the liner off (whole tailgate or just part?).

 

[spindlecone]

i might try the heat gun thing see if that works I wonder how bad I would mess up the metal on the tail gate if i used a grinder?[/QUOTE
Most bedliners are asphalt based, some are Epoxy based, with both you will just end up loading up any grinder wheel

 

[mechanic021]

its just gonna be on certain spots on the tail gate mostly on the bottom and top edges. looks like the people who had it before me dragged some sharp stuff overt the gate all the time.

 

[jeff96]

lol i thought it was a hootus thread also....

 

[bluesmoke]

I believe Rhino is a polyurethane bed liner. It goes on in a two-part mix like an epoxy but doesn't break down from UV light and yellow or chalk like an epoxy.

Removal will not be easy. This stuff is designed to resist chemicals. Strypeeze might do it, it claims to break down polyurethane. But then you may permanently weaken/soften up the material around your repair.

Your best advice is probaby what Wilson_nick said - razor. Or a wire wheel.