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Not only is LINE-X for your Truck Bedliner, but it has many uses and our Coupon is good for your Boat Trailer too!  Give us a call, so we can spray ya down and did ya know that we can color match your Boat Trailer to your Boat!  817.633.9533 and visit us on the web at:  www.LINEXofArlingtonTX.com ...read more

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When "buy local"/"shop local" messaging hit its stride two years ago, big boxes and national chains quickly realized their corner on marketplace visibility was being eclipsed. Cost-conscious consumers were not only thinking about the price of an item, but the impact of where they purchased it. Before long, we saw mega-retailers repackaging the "buy local" message to include themselves—they'd procure broccoli from a nearby grower, then advertise themselves as part of the "local" movement. Carry meat packaged by a company located in a nearby town, then tell consumers they were buying "local." Uh yeah…not so much. Well, Chapter Two of The Repackaging of Buy Local has begun to roll out, and it's even more troubling. To really understand its impact, we need to first remind ourselves what the phrase "buy local" was initially intended to mean. "Buy local," "shop local," local first," and other similar tag lines focused on one of two things: The source of a product and/or the point of purchase—neither of which being a large, national corporate entity. These were "independent" businesses with no outside branded support. You know…the little guys. When the economy slid south, then stayed there, consumers began thinking—actually thinking!–-about the impact of their spending habits. Sure, the majority are still frequenting big boxes for the best deal, but many have begun to recognize that convenience comes with its own price tag. Big boxes and national chains send their revenue out of town. Lots of it. Most of it. And that means less money for the folks who live in that community. For their fire department. The police department. The city streets. Their quality of life. Fast forward to Chapter Two. Since the first attempt to jump on the local bandwagon fared poorly, a new game plan is being rolled out. Now, either on their own or with the help of community organizations, the message is being twisted by insinuation that "local" is all about location—which includes every single national chain and big box in town. This usurped version of "buy local" is being packaged as "Buy Mayberry" (or whatever the town's name is), arguing that any purchasemade with any business in town brings equal revenue home. Not so. Not even close. Now…before someone begins throwing darts this direction…let me be clear. Not all "Buy Mayberry" programs include big boxes, franchises, and national chains. Many are built to support the merchants in town that are 100% locally owned, no national or regional branding, no outside corporate help. All local all the time. They give the most back. They should get the most attention. But many are rolling out an ill-conceived message that spending with a nearby mega-store does as much financial good for the community as selecting an independent merchant. Which is simply not true. From the study provided by Civic Economics: Then, there's the addition of internet sales, from The 3/50 Project: National chains bank out of town (for all but very few of us, out of state). They don't replenish business consumables via local stores. They don't bring new jobs to town; they displace that number of employees currently working for other local businesses. When they make a charitable donation, it goes to the charity's national office, not the local chapter (and certainly not the small non-profits who have no national office). They don't pay the same property tax rates small businesses do—theirs is negotiated lower. They simply don't put the money back into the town it comes from. Yes, big boxes and national chains are here to stay, and yes, they play a role in the local economy. But I strongly advise any community considering a "Buy Mayberry" (or similar) promotion be very, very clear about who, exactly, it is they're promoting. If your plan includes big boxes and national chains, it's not "local." It's corporate. It's about zip codes. And it will cost your community dearly long term. That's a pretty steep price to pay for short term, feel-good visibility.  by CINDA BAXTER ...read more

We at LINE-X of Arlington can help save you some $$$ while spraying down your Trailer or Truck Bed.  No more rust, scratches, dents or dings with the protection of LINE-X.  We can color match too!  So, have your trailer match your boat and truck! Just give us a call and come see the difference between LINE-X and its LIFETIME WARRANTY!   ...read more

Jan. 12, 2011 — LINE-X Protective Coatings was tapped to support an eco auto tour aimed at boosting awareness of renewable fuels, materials and the preservation of natural resources. During the event, called Best of America, a specially designed Ford F250, outfitted with U.S.-made products and powered by cellulose ethanol, will travel for two months to historic sites throughout the U.S. The EcoTrek Foundation, a nonprofit focused on advancing renewable resources, organized the event, which started Jan. 11. "We're taking a regular American-made pickup truck, outfitting it with American-made products, like LINE-X, and powering it with American-made bio-fuels in order to emphasize our ability to be gentler to the environment, while bolstering America's economy, national security and independence from foreign oil," said Tom Holm, founder of EcoTrek. LINE-X, which specializes in high-performance protective coatings, sprayed the truck bed and wheel wells with its products. "We are an American company built from the passion of the American entrepreneurial spirit and the opportunity to support the EcoTrek Foundation as they set out to give back to our great nation through education and awareness is very rewarding," said Kevin Heronimus, LINE-X CEO. LINE-X, based in Huntsville, Ala., has more than 400 locations in 36 countries and developsproducts for automotive, commercial, industrial, agricultural, marine, military and custom applications.For more information on the company, go to www.LineXofArlingtonTX.com ...read more

  To "Like" us on Facebook, click here and you will be automatically eligible to win a free Renew bedliner. Tune in to our Facebook page to see who wins! To "Follow" us on Twitter, click here 1. Receive $50 off any new bedliner. 2. Renew your existing bedliner for only $150…a savings of $100. Remember, when we Renew your bedliner, we add UV protectant for free so your liner keeps its color and luster. Simply bring in this letter to receive your discount. We also wanted to be sure you know about our newest product which was recently featured in the Dallas Morning News! Our new Mobile Unit allows us to coat large items that do not fit in our shop. We use the same durable protective coating that you have loved in your bedliner. Some examples of items we have sprayed include: 3. Satisfied customers are our greatest source of new business. Please be sure to mention us to your friends whenever you think we might be able to help them out. As a token of our appreciation, we will pay you $50 any time one of your referrals uses our new mobile unit. And don't forget yourself…we still carry a full line of truck accessories. Again, thank you for allowing us to serve you. We wish you and your family and happy and healthy holiday season! Click here to visit our website, learn more about our products and look under "News" to see the Dallas Morning News Article Sincerely, Mike and Sharon Johnston ...read more

Stop Rust before it Starts! Rust. It is unsightly, unsafe, and undesirable. And because no one wants to buy a rust bucket, it can radically depreciate your car's resale value. For those of us who buy used or own older cars, is it is important to learn how to: find rust; keep it from starting; and address it once it has started. In order to detect rust on an unfamiliar car or combat it on your own vehicle, one needs to understand how rust usually starts and where it is most likely to emerge. How Rust Starts The way rust usually begins is through the chips and nicks you receive from the pebbles and stones that pepper your car through daily driving. With a small nick exposing bare metal in an unnoticeable location, it's just a matter of time until rust forms. Left unchecked long enough it will eat its way through to the other side. When this happens you have problems because once a rust hole starts it can not be stopped. It can only be slowed down. Tips Prevent rust by keeping the underside of your car clean also. Place a lawn sprinkler under your car and turn on full blast. Move occasionally so it will reach all areas. This is a good way to remove all salt and road grime. (reference) If you chip the paint on your car, clean promptly and apply touch-up paint or clear nail polish to the area. If the carpet in your vehicle is subjected to a lot of salty water over the winter, rust could be forming where you can't even see it, underneath the carpet. A good rug shampoo, either a do-it-yourself project or professionally done, will help remove the salt from the carpet fibers. Be sure to clean the upholstery too. Have your vehicle ALL or Part sprayed with LINE-X!  Check out our customer Rocky's ride above!  No more rust, dings or dents for him!  Did you know we can spray the tops of RV's too!  Makes it protected and durable! Give us a call at:  817.633.9533 or Visit us on the web at:  www.LineXofArlingtonTX.com ...read more

We've already had one winner for our December Contest!Free LINE-X Black Bedliner Sweepstakes!!! If you have a truck... you'll want to jump on this local Dallas Fort Worth sweepstakes!The contest will run January 1, 2011 - January 31, 2011. LINE-X of Arlington will be giving away a free LINE-X Black bedliner ($449 Value) to those who "Like" their Facebook Page during this time frame!The winner will be chosen and notified the first week in Febuary. The winner will receive a durable coating that protects your truck bed from scratches, dents, dings and the elements and doesn't fade! LINE-X has a Lifetime Warranty too!LINE-X sprays many other products too, such as industrial equipment, gym equipment and much more!Thanks My Dallas Mommy: Free LINE-X Black Bedliner Sweepstakes!!!  ...read more

We've just published a new edition of our newsletter! You can check it out on our website and get the latest information from Line-X of Arlington. Let us know what you think! Read It Now Here ...read more

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No more slipping and sliding down these stairs because they're protected by LINE-X.  See how they're color matched too! ...read more

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