INTRODUCTION OF THE chevy avalanche
The 2002 Chevy Avalanche was introduced with a light gray plastic body cladding that was intended to provide a next-generation distinctive look and add protection in high wear areas. The 2003 model featured darker cladding, but by mid-year public outcry over problems prompted the company to offer the Avalanche WBH model (Without Body Hardware).
According to Wikipedia, the Avalanche cladding developed cosmetic issues such as a chalky, faded look with streaking and discoloration resulting from heat and sunlight exposure. General Motors agreed to a one-time treatment using a product called ArmorDillo (not to be confused with ArmorThane). This solution only lasted six months. Their findings also indicated that the cladding cannot be painted to a suitable finish.
The permanent solution to discoloration and other cladding damage is ArmorThane polyurethane. This is the same material used to spray bed liners to prevent scratching and denting. Because the cladding is somewhat flexible, it’s important to note that ArmorThane also bends and stretches with the surface so it never cracks or peels like other coatings. To coat the cladding in place requires sanding and prepping with a conversion coating to ensure the polyurethane permanently adheres. If the panels are removed and encapsulated with the spraying process, the conversion coating is not needed.
With a wide range of colors, customers can choose to match existing cladding, match the OEM body paint, or select a contrasting color. A ColorCoat additive also eliminates future fading, even in extreme environments.
from personal experience:
Here is one customer’s story…
Steffan’s 2002 Avalanche was side-swiped, damaging the driver side running board back to the rear bumper. A hole was gouged in the cladded running board and a piece of cladding was creased on the rear quarter panel in front of the tire. Steffan’s first step was to remove the running board and have it repaired. Then he had both running boards coated with ArmorLiner polyurea. After seeing the results of the coated running boards, Steffan decided to remove all of the old cladding and have the dealer spray the pieces with ArmorThane. Unfortunately he found another problem in that there was rust underneath the cladding so the body also had to be repaired. The project had to be extended over a longer period than expected.
With polyurethane, there is no issue of fading so the restoration could occur as time and resources permitted. Steffan was particularly pleased with the durability and textured finish of the coating. When he was at a baseball game, the Avalanche’s newly-finished rear quarter panel took a direct hit from a foul ball. To his surprise there was no damage.
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ArmorThane polyurethane maintains the “Avalanche look” but is much tougher. We nicknamed it “Armorlanche”.
WHY APPLY OUR
SPRAY ON BEDLINER?
Our dealers ensure that new vehicles and watercraft are well maintained. The ArmorThane spray on bedliner helps prevent wear and tear prolonging their service life. These coatings are also utilized for repairing any damages enhancing performance longevity and restoring their aesthetics. Additionally applying ArmorThane surface protection enhances the resale value of the vehicles and watercraft.
- Dent and scratch resistant even in high-wear areas
- Holds shape yet flexible enough to avoid breaking or chipping
- Leak proof, seamless application
- Protects against corrosion and rust from elements
- Reduces slipping and skidding with textured surface
- Bonds permanently and dries in seconds for fast application
- Absorbs impact to reduce vibration and noise
- Offered in a wide selection of colors
- Offered in a wide selection of colors
MORE THAN
JUST A BEDLINER
Polyurethane and Polyurea sprayed on coatings are used on many types of vehicles including personal, commercial and industrial vehicles, boats and military transport:
- Truck Bed Liners
- Fenders
- Bumpers
- Nerf Bars and Trim Rocker Panels
- RVs, SUVs, & Vans
- Jeeps All Types of Trailers & Boat Hulls
- Decks
- Emergency Vehicles
- Construction Equipment
- Hoppers, Buckets, etc
- Farm Equipment
- Military Vehicles
- Water Tankers
- Chemical Carriers
- Commercial Transport
DEALERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Learn how hundreds of applicators have made a successful career out of being an ArmorThane applicator.
FULL BODY
BEDLINER PAINT JOBS
If you own a truck built to withstand conditions shouldn’t the truck bed match that durability? So why do people opt for types of bedliners to cover their truck beds? Well the straightforward answer is that these coatings provide protection, for both your truck and the items you’re transporting. Dive into the world of bedliner paint jobs. Discover how this emerging trend is making waves in the industry. Here you’ll explore… These professionally applied sprayed on bedliners are done by ArmorThane technicians ensuring a consistently high quality finish that remains intact, in challenging situations.
Spray On Truck Bedliner
Our bedliner will give your truck the ultimate spray on bedliner protection. We offer a spray in bedliner that protects your truck bed’s paint from scratches and scrapes.
Jeeps & Off-Road Vehicles
For Jeeps: No Other Sprayed In Coating Looks Better or Lasts Longer than ArmorThane. Providing Jeep bedliners since 1989. Check out all of our options.
Commercial Trucks
Tough Coatings Repair and Protect Surfaces on Commercial and Industrial Trucks and Equipment. Lengthen Service Life with No Scratches, Dents, Rust Damage.
Trailers
Durable coatings for trailer beds and exteriors repair and protect against scratches, dents, rust just like with truck bed liners. Check out our before and after pictures.
Boats, Marine & Docks
Protect and repair boat decks, hulls and marinas with tough, waterproof Polyurethane sprayed on coatings. 1We offer boat hull protection and boat liners.
Military Vehicles
Polyurea coatings specifically designed for blast protection. Significantly reduce casualties, property damage in military, government, high profile risks.
Emergency Vehicles
First responders do not have time to fret over whether their fire engines, police cars, ambulances, and SWAT vehicles are unpredictable and unreliable due to corrosion, abrasion,
Sprinter Vans
For Jeeps: No Other Sprayed In Coating Looks Better or Lasts Longer than ArmorThane. Providing Jeep bedliners since 1989. Check out all of our options.
RV Roof Coatings
ArmorThane, the industry leader, has the solution to your RV roofing problems. The 100% spray-on polyurea protective coating forms a barrier against water seepage and deterioration.
