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Sand down any glossy surfaces for the Herculiner to adhere.sandpapier image by Thomas Aumann from Fotolia.com
Clean the area for spraying with detergent and water and allow it to dry. Scuff any glossy surfaces with sandpaper. Herculiner needs to bed into a clean and rough surface to adhere effectively. - 2
Acetone helps to clean the surface for Herculiner adhesion.rag image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.com
Blow any sanding debris from the surface with compressed air. Wear rubber gloves, wipe the surface with a cloth soaked in acetone and allow it to dry. Protect any areas that don't need spraying with masking tape and paper. - 3
Protective clothing is essential when applying Herculiner.rubber gloves image by AGphotographer from Fotolia.com
Wear protective clothing, rubber gloves and a respirator. Remove the cap from the Herculiner can and stir all the way down to the bottom to mix in the rubber granules. Put the cap back on and shake the can. - 4
Herculiner spray requires 50-60 psi for a smooth finish.people at work, air compressor image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
Remove the cap and attach the open can to a spray gun, making sure of a tight fit. Attach the spray gun to an air compressor and test spray on some paper to get a feel for the coverage. You'll need 50-60 psi, and as a general rule a smoother finish results from a higher pressure. - 5
Spray Herculiner in even strokes.spray image by bright from Fotolia.com
Spray a thin, even coat of Herculiner over the surface, avoiding drips and runs.You'll need approximately six quarts of Herculiner for a six-foot pickup bed. Clean up any excess Herculiner with acetone before it can dry because once dried it will be permanent. - 6
Wait for one to two hours between Herculiner coats.CLOCK image by brelsbil from Fotolia.com
Wait until the surface becomes tacky and spray a final coat evenly over the first. It will take between one and two hours for the first coat to be ready for the second spray, so clean out the nozzle of the spray gun with acetone to prevent the Herculiner blocking it as it dries. - 7
Thoroughly clean the spray gun with acetone to prevent clogging.wash room blues image by bgroovy2 from Fotolia.com
Detach the air compressor and remove the can of Herculiner from the spray gun. Clean the spray gun thoroughly with acetone and put it away. Cap the Herculiner and store it safely, out of the reach of children. Allow the Herculiner to cure for at least 24 hours before using the new bed liner.
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