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How much does spray-on bedliner equipment cost?
Published prices for low-pressure packages, high-pressure proportioners and full trailer rigs, plus the gear each one leaves out of the box.
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Key takeaways
- Published entry prices start at $12,000 for a Rhino Linings package and $25,000 for an ArmorThane low-pressure system. ArmorThane prices high-pressure closer to $50,000.
- A bare Graco Reactor 3 E-XP2 proportioner lists at $42,060 at Spray Foam Systems, before guns, heated hose and transfer pumps.
- Starter packages leave out the compressor and dryer, sander, lighting and a vehicle to haul drums. ArmorThane's guide adds $3,000-$8,000 for the shop side in a bare building.
- Trailer rigs cost more: a new shore-powered polyurea rig lists at $103,984, and a used rig on a 2016 gooseneck at $80,000-$90,000.
- Packages include different things. Compare them line by line and get material pricing per gallon in writing.
What a plural-component bedliner system is
A spray-on bedliner starts as two liquids that react into a hard plastic within seconds of mixing. The equipment keeps them apart, brings them to the right pressure and temperature, and combines them only at the gun. That is why the trade calls it plural-component equipment.
The two sides are a resin and an isocyanate, as BodyShop Business explains. Graco says the heater and heated hose on its Reactor 2 E-XP2 bring both materials to the right viscosity before they meet.
| Part | What it does | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer pumps | Pull the A and B materials out of their drums and feed the proportioner. | Included? Is there a spare? |
| Proportioner | The core machine. It meters the two sides at a set ratio, pressurizes them and, on heated systems, warms them. | Model, mix ratio (1:1 or 2:1), heater size, amp draw. |
| Heated hose | Carries both materials to the gun in separate lines and holds their temperature. | Feet included. Graco lists up to 310 ft for the Reactor 2 E-XP2. |
| Spray gun | Mixes the two sides: through a static tube on low-pressure guns, by collision at the tip on high-pressure guns. | Spare mix chambers, tips and seals. |
| Air compressor and dryer | Dry air for air-powered pumps and guns that purge with air. | Usually not in the package. |
| Power source | Shop electrical service, or a generator on a mobile rig. | Reactor 2 E-XP2: 100 amps single-phase at 200-240 volts, per Graco. |
This site is sponsored by ArmorThane USA of Springfield, Missouri, which sells applicator startup packages, and its prices appear here beside other vendors' published numbers (see about this site).
Low-pressure vs high-pressure systems
The type of machine sets most of your budget. ArmorThane prices a complete low-pressure setup at about $25,000 and a high-pressure system closer to $50,000, depending on configuration.
The difference is how the two sides mix. A low-pressure gun pushes them through a static mixing tube. A high-pressure machine heats both sides and drives them into each other at the gun tip, which lets it spray fast-setting polyurea.
Sources disagree on the pressures. BodyShop Business puts low-pressure at 40-60 psi and high-pressure at 1,400-1,700 psi, while ArmorThane's 2026 equipment guide says a few hundred psi and 2,000-3,000 psi, with material heated to about 150-160°F. Graco rates its Reactor 2 E-XP2 to 3,500 psi.
Set time changes how you work. BodyShop Business says low-pressure material sets in roughly 15-25 seconds and flows out flat first, so you can texture it afterward. High-pressure material sets in about 3-5 seconds.
Low-pressure (ArmorThane: about $25,000)
- Static-tube mix at the gun
- Slower set leaves time to texture
- Lighter electrical load; fits most existing buildings, per ArmorThane's guide
- Best fit: a beds-only shop doing two to five a day
High-pressure (ArmorThane: closer to $50,000)
- Heated material, impingement mix at the tip
- Sprays fast-gel polyurea
- Graco's Reactor 2 E-XP2 draws 100 amps single-phase
- Best fit: more than six or seven beds a day, or containment and flooring work
The volume lines come from ArmorThane's guide, and ArmorThane sells both types. It says low-pressure throughput becomes the bottleneck past five or six beds a day. The guide to starting a bedliner business covers the containment and flooring markets.
Buy for the work you can sell
If your first year is truck beds only, the cheaper machine may carry you. If commercial coating jobs are in the plan, price high-pressure now. Replacing a machine a year in means paying for equipment twice.
What a starter package includes, and what it leaves out
ArmorThane says its new applicator systems start at $25,000. That covers the proportioner, heated hose, gun, a first set of chemical, training and certification, prep and safety gear, consumables, and lifetime tech support. Training is on-site for several intensive days, or a self-paced e-training course.
Rhino Linings says its packages start at $12,000 and that the right investment depends on how many beds you expect to line each week. Its FAQ does not list package contents, so ask for them in writing. Rhino trains for three days at your shop.
What you still need to buy
Neither price covers the rest of the shop. ArmorThane publishes what its package leaves out. Hold any quote against the same list.
| Item | Why you need it | Shop or mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Air compressor and dryer | Clean, dry air for pumps and the gun. ArmorThane's guide calls a refrigerated dryer the minimum. | Both |
| Sander and abrasives | Scuffing the surface so the liner bonds. | Both |
| Lighting | Seeing coverage and thin spots as you spray. | Both |
| Vehicle to haul drums | Picking up and moving material. | Both |
| Generator | Runs the proportioner, hose heat and compressor away from shore power. | Mobile |
| Enclosed trailer | Houses the rig, drums and air supply on the road. | Mobile |
| Electrical work | One high-pressure machine can draw 100 amps. A small service may need an upgrade. | Shop |
Budget the shop side too
ArmorThane's equipment guide adds $3,000-$8,000 for the shop side if you start from a bare building, less if you already own a compressor and prep gear. Rhino Linings says you need ventilation and at least 1,000 sq ft, but no spray booth.
Published package and machine prices
Listed prices run from $12,000 to just over $100,000. What each price covers matters more than the headline number.
| Vendor and product | Listed price | What the price covers |
|---|---|---|
| Rhino Linings package | From $12,000 | Contents not listed in the FAQ. Three days of on-site training. Not a franchise; no franchise or marketing fees. |
| ArmorThane low-pressure system | From $25,000 | Proportioner, heated hose, gun, first chemical, training and certification, prep and safety gear, consumables, lifetime tech support. |
| ArmorThane high-pressure system | Closer to $50,000 | Varies by configuration. Ask for the line-item list. |
| Graco Reactor 3 E-XP2 Standard, 15 kW (Spray Foam Systems) | $42,060 | Bare proportioner. Guns, heated hose and transfer pumps sold separately. No training listed. |
| ProPak XD3S polyurea trailer rig, new (Spray Foam Systems) | $103,983.88 | Reactor 3 E-XP2 Standard, 220 ft heated hose, one gun, two transfer pumps, 5 HP compressor, air dryer, 16-ft trailer. 240V shore power; no generator. |
| Used rig on a 2016 28-ft gooseneck (Spray Foam Systems) | $80,000, or $90,000 with an extra portable reactor | Reactor 2 E-XP2 Elite, 160 ft heated hose, two guns, two transfer pumps, compressor with dryer, 40 kW diesel generator with 960 hours. Listed as out of stock. |
Treat the table as a starting point, not a ranking. The $42,060 Graco machine can't spray a bed until you add hose, a gun and pumps. Rhino's $12,000 is an entry price whose contents its FAQ doesn't list. ArmorThane's high-pressure figure is a ballpark, not a quote.
Line the packages up item by item: machine, hose, guns, pumps, starter chemical, training and support. The quote that looks highest may simply include the most.
Mobile trailer rigs
A mobile rig puts the proportioner, drums, air and power in a trailer so you can spray at a farm, fleet yard or job site.
ArmorThane builds Mobile Coatings Unit trailers but does not publish prices. Its most common build is a 20-ft trailer with a PMC PHX-40 proportioner, a 45 kW diesel generator, 23 CFM of air and 100 ft of hose. Other builds include a 24-ft PHX-40 and a 26-ft gooseneck with a PMC Premier X, a 40 kW Perkins generator and 400 ft of hose. Trailers run 16 to 36 ft.
Other sellers post prices. Spray Foam Systems lists a new shore-powered polyurea rig at $103,983.88 and a used gooseneck rig at $80,000-$90,000. EngineerFix puts a commercial polyurea rig at $50,000-$80,000.
Spray foam rigs use similar trailers, generators and compressors. SprayEZ lists a starter foam rig on a 7x16 trailer at $37,995, and ThePricer puts high-end foam rigs at $90,000-$130,000 or more (see the spray foam startup cost guide).
Shore power or generator
The new ProPak rig needs a 240V outlet at every job. The used gooseneck carries its own 40 kW diesel generator. Ask which one a quote includes, because a generator is a big line item.
Financing and payback
Neither ArmorThane nor Rhino Linings finances equipment in-house. Both send buyers to third-party equipment lenders, and neither publishes rates.
Spray Foam Systems shows payments as low as $4,939 a month on its $103,984 rig, subject to approval. Your actual rate and term depend on your credit.
How many beds pay it off
ArmorThane says its package pays for itself within the first several dozen beds. At $500-$800 a bed, $25,000 equals 31 to 50 beds of gross revenue. That is gross, before material, labor and overhead.
Retail prices vary by source. ArmorThane's cost guide says most beds sell for $525-$700, while CostInsightHub puts standard beds at $450-$750. One shop's posted list starts at $549.
Material cost per bed is the weak spot in public data. ArmorThane's cost guide says a full-size bed takes about 5 gallons at 100 mils. Get current per-gallon pricing from your supplier in writing, then run your own numbers.
Buyer's checklist
Ask every vendor the same questions and get the answers in writing.
Some answers are already public. ArmorThane says it charges no franchise fees, dealer fees or royalties, delivers equipment plus on-site training within 30 days, and gives fixed-location dealers a protected territory at no extra cost. Rhino Linings says it is not a franchise and charges no franchise or marketing fees.
LINE-X is a franchise. Its own site lists a $50,000 fee and a total investment of $401,815 to $1,002,652. The franchise vs independent guide compares the models.
Risks of buying a used rig
A used rig saves money up front, but you inherit its history. The used gooseneck in the price table lists at $80,000, about $24,000 less than the new ProPak rig. It is not a like-for-like swap. The used rig adds a generator (with 960 hours on it) and a second gun, but runs a Reactor 2 instead of a Reactor 3 and lists no training or support.
Listings can be unclear, too. That rig is titled used, while the product data on its page lists the condition as new. Ask.
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Get hours and records
Generator hours, pump rebuild dates and service records. Without them, you are guessing.
- 2
Watch it spray hot
Have the seller bring the machine to temperature and spray a test panel while you watch pressure on both sides.
- 3
Check the heated hose
Walk its full length looking for kinks, abrasion and damaged wrap.
- 4
Confirm parts support
Ask the manufacturer or a dealer whether parts for that model are still stocked.
- 5
Price training and support
The used listing above includes neither. Add them before you compare it with a package.
If the savings shrink once you add training, support and repairs, a new package that includes them may cost less in year one.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a spray-on bedliner machine cost?
Published prices start at $12,000 for a Rhino Linings package and $25,000 for an ArmorThane low-pressure system. ArmorThane prices high-pressure closer to $50,000, and a bare Graco Reactor 3 E-XP2 lists at $42,060 before guns and hoses. Listed polyurea trailer rigs run from $80,000 used to about $104,000 new.
Is a low-pressure system enough to start a bedliner business?
For a beds-only shop, it can be. ArmorThane's equipment guide says low-pressure handles two to five beds a day and points to high-pressure above six or seven a day, or for containment and flooring work.
What equipment do I need besides the spray rig?
Plan on an air compressor and dryer, a sander, lighting and a vehicle to haul drums. A mobile setup adds a generator and an enclosed trailer. ArmorThane's guide puts the shop side at $3,000-$8,000 in a bare building.
Can I finance bedliner equipment?
Yes, through third-party equipment lenders. ArmorThane and Rhino Linings both say they don't finance in-house, and neither publishes rates. Get the rate, term and total cost in writing.
How many truck beds does it take to pay off the equipment?
At $500-$800 per bed, a $25,000 package equals 31 to 50 beds of gross revenue. Net payback takes longer once material and labor come out. The bedliner business calculator runs it with your numbers.
Should I buy a used polyurea spray rig?
It can save money, but you usually give up training and support and take on wear you can't see. A used rig on a 2016 gooseneck lists at $80,000-$90,000 at Spray Foam Systems. Ask for records, watch it spray hot, and confirm parts are still available.
Do bedliner equipment suppliers charge franchise fees?
ArmorThane and Rhino Linings say they charge none. LINE-X is a franchise, and its own site lists a $50,000 fee and a total investment of $401,815 to $1,002,652. See franchise vs independent.
Sources
- ArmorThane: Become a Bedliner Applicator (2026)
- ArmorThane: Spray-On Bedliner Equipment Cost, 2026 Buyer's Guide (September 2026)
- ArmorThane: Spray-In Bedliner Cost (September 2026)
- ArmorThane: Mobile Coatings Unit builder (2026)
- ArmorThane: Dealer information (2026)
- Rhino Linings: Business opportunity FAQs (2026)
- Graco: Reactor 2 E-XP2 Proportioner product page (October 2026)
- Spray Foam Systems: Reactor 3 E-XP2 Standard Tier Polyurea Proportioner, 15 kW (October 2026)
- Spray Foam Systems: ProPak XD3S polyurea rig, Reactor 3 E-XP2, 16-ft trailer (October 2026)
- Spray Foam Systems: Used E-XP2 polyurea rig, 28-ft gooseneck trailer (October 2026)
- BodyShop Business: Should You Get Into Bedliners? (undated)
- EngineerFix: How Much Does Polyurea Coating Cost? (December 2025)
- SprayEZ: Starter spray foam rig packages (2026)
- ThePricer: How Much Does a Spray Foam Rig Cost? (October 2026)
- CostInsightHub: How Much Does a Spray-In Bedliner Cost? (April 2026)
- Smokey Mountain Truck Outfitters: Spray-on truck bed liners price list (2026)
- LINE-X Franchise: What It Takes (2026)
Prices are published figures from the sources above, checked in October 2026. Vendors change prices and package contents, so confirm current numbers in writing. Calculator results are examples, not promises of income.
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