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mmm
14-09-2009, 12:56 PM
Has anyone removed their ute's plastic tub liner and are the tray sides / floor completely panelled?

I want to know if the tray can be sprayed with Rhino product (after removing plastic liner).
vicarious
14-09-2009, 01:02 PM
i think they would have spray it onto the plastic liner as when you remove the tub liner it has holes in the sides of the tray (can anyone who has taken the liner out confirm this?)
SJA
14-09-2009, 01:44 PM
i think they would have spray it onto the plastic liner as when you remove the tub liner it has holes in the sides of the tray (can anyone who has taken the liner out confirm this?)

Yep you're correct vicarious, also towards the front of the tub there is no steel over the petrol tank.
Wonky
14-09-2009, 01:54 PM
Two pics when my liner was out to have wiring from cabin to actuators and reversing camera fitted.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/gcovo/SSV%20Ute/Tubwiring2.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/gcovo/SSV%20Ute/Tubwiring1.jpg
mmm
14-09-2009, 02:19 PM
well that's a decent step backwards for the ute, isnt it?!
they have gone the same way as Ford

I guess the drain holes are gone too?
JJW501
15-09-2009, 11:40 AM
i had an au ute and was very skeptical of the plastic tray liner.

after using it, i got the opinion that it is better. it doesn't scratch, dent or rust. its easy to clean too.

my VY ute was scratched and the wheel arches dented after a short period. that didn't really bother me, i don't treat it as a show car, but over time the plastic holds up much better. i also had rust appearing in places where teh gal had worn through.

any spray on surface will scratch up and peel off in places from what i have seen.

i am happy my VE has the plastic tub, very servicable.

J
Wonky
15-09-2009, 03:58 PM
i am happy my VE has the plastic tub, very servicable.

Me too! :goodjob: Never had a ute before but apart from the fact it's a pain when you need to remove it for running wires I love it!
theVman
15-09-2009, 05:52 PM
The plastic tub is a great idea - plus you can replace it if need be.
Raptor6L
15-09-2009, 07:06 PM
Also, these utes are heavy enough as they are. They would only be heavier if more metal was needed to line the rear. I'll take the plastic liner thanks.
mmm
16-09-2009, 10:26 AM
fur-e-muff
my experience with 6 utes (5 Holden, 1 Triton) is that the Rhino was miles ahead of any other tub liner
way tougher, low-slip etc