Speed lining to waterproof

[slippy]

Got a 2013 so want to look after it.   Was told speed lining is the way to go.   

Anyone done this?

 

[Pjj]

Yes it's excellent I had my van done from new it's not cheap though cost about £700 I think for a renault master medium wheelbase , it is very durable don't use protectacoat rubbish it will tear off where through in no time 

 

[slippy]

Yes it's excellent I had my van done from new it's not cheap though cost about £700 I think for a renault master medium wheelbase , it is very durable don't use protectacoat rubbish it will tear off where through in no time 

Who did u use?   I got do something as habe had water under my ply and coming out from all over.

I have a Peugeot Expert

 

[Nicky]

There is a firm in bury Manchester that does it any colour you want, it's called walden group£600 plus vat. Get a flat roofer to fibreglass the floor much cheaper and totally water proof and drill 2holes in the floor for drainage

 

[slippy]

There is a firm in bury Manchester that does it any colour you want, it's called walden group£600 plus vat. Get a flat roofer to fibreglass the floor much cheaper and totally water proof and drill 2holes in the floor for drainage

Is fibreglass as good?  Surely if the water gets underneath it's then trapped.

 

[CHWS]

Is fibreglass as good?  Surely if the water gets underneath it's then trapped.

Had mine fibre glassed. 300 it cost. Had a price for Speed liner at 400. Speed liner wouldn't have stopped the water running up to the front of the van and then into the cabin 

 

[Nicky]

Yes it would of stopped the water coming in to the cab, bottom of the bulk head just put the speedlinner 8 inches or so higher no problem I've never had water in the cab

 

[Pjj]

Yes speedliner is a thick substance and will seal all joints in the floor as has already been said they spray it up the bulkhead as high as you want there will be no water ingress if it's coated with speedliner , fibreglass is a good alternative but make sure they put an anti slip additive to the final gel coat or everything in the van will slide about every where and it will be very slippery under foot if walking in the van with wet shoes 

 

[slippy]

Got quotes for that speedline LIne X stuff near Exeter and Bristol for about £400- £450.    Think I will go for it.   My ply is drenched so need to take it out and let it dry.   Some parts on my £8000 2013 van are getting smalls spots of rust.   I need to get this done ASAP.    As I still cant haven't decided on what tank system to get- considering twin tanks system from Lee Martin or just a single tank system running of RO/Twin Di.   When I have decided on system should I get my van speed lined before or after the tank is fitted?     Got decide if I am getting it bolted or racheted as well.

Someone mentioned drilling holes for drainage, is this a good idea?   Don't people just park on a hill and open back doors?   I guess the speed lining would work doing this

 

[Nicky]

When they speedline the van floor they will take the ply off the floor, and spray it direct onto the floor, so don't bother putting it back

 

[Pjj]

Got quotes for that speedline LIne X stuff near Exeter and Bristol for about £400- £450.    Think I will go for it.   My ply is drenched so need to take it out and let it dry.   Some parts on my £8000 2013 van are getting smalls spots of rust.   I need to get this done ASAP.    As I still cant haven't decided on what tank system to get- considering twin tanks system from Lee Martin or just a single tank system running of RO/Twin Di.   When I have decided on system should I get my van speed lined before or after the tank is fitted?     Got decide if I am getting it bolted or racheted as well.

Someone mentioned drilling holes for drainage, is this a good idea?   Don't people just park on a hill and open back doors?   I guess the speed lining would work doing this

You need the back of the van empty they will spray the hole of the floor and wheel arches and as much of the bulkhead that you want doing , the fumes from it are strong when first done and it takes a few days to harden off compleatly then it's totally impervious to water chemicals and chipping . Then you can get the van fitted out with your system etc , it's brilliant stuff you won't be disappointed Ime glad I had mine done , as a side point you can choose what colour you want to to match the van it looks professional when it's all fitted out   

 

[slippy]

When they speedline the van floor they will take the ply off the floor, and spray it direct onto the floor, so don't bother putting it back

Apparently not.  The guy I spoke to today said it is better to spray over it.   Problem I got is it's drenched.  Either got to dry it or replace it.  

 

[Pjj]

Apparently not.  The guy I spoke to today said it is better to spray over it.   Problem I got is it's drenched.  Either got to dry it or replace it.  

You can spray it on wood but it's best to remove the ply and spray the metal floor just say you want the floor sprayed not the wood you are the customer after all 

 

[GrippaTANK]

You can spray it on wood but it's best to remove the ply and spray the metal floor just say you want the floor sprayed not the wood you are the customer after all 

As an official Speedliner centre, we would agree with the above.

From a engineers point of view, it is much easier to apply Speedliner to ply wood as there is less preparation time. However this is absolutely not recommended.

By Applying to a ply line floor instead of directly to the metal you essentially create a false floor where condensation and moisture could potentially become trapped and thus undermining the Speedliner applied. We would always state for a Speedliner warranty to be valid that it's installed directly to metal in the case of cleaning system installations.

We hope this helps - feel free to contact us via our website or telephone if you require a quotation.

 

[slippy]

As an official Speedliner centre, we would agree with the above.

From a engineers point of view, it is much easier to apply Speedliner to ply wood as there is less preparation time. However this is absolutely not recommended.

By Applying to a ply line floor instead of directly to the metal you essentially create a false floor where condensation and moisture could potentially become trapped and thus undermining the Speedliner applied. We would always state for a Speedliner warranty to be valid that it's installed directly to metal in the case of cleaning system installations.

We hope this helps - feel free to contact us via our website or telephone if you require a quotation.

Well that works better for me because my floor ply is saturated with water.  There is a bit on the first two inches of ply on sides but I guess it's not that bad.  

So the x line companies just said it's better to spray on ply because it's easier for them?    

 

[GrippaTANK]

Well that works better for me because my floor ply is saturated with water.  There is a bit on the first two inches of ply on sides but I guess it's not that bad.  

So the x line companies just said it's better to spray on ply because it's easier for them?    

We wouldn't be able to speak for other companies, but from our own experience, we would only fit to metal work even though its harder work.

If the ply is saturated with water you would unlikely be able to apply speedliner even if you wished