Kirk W Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 10 hours ago, RV Vagabond Jerry said: Given a choice I would go with raw fiberglass. That is probably the reason it is still offered. But most new RVs have the flashy designs done with decals if not full body paint. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 I'm running the red desert camo custom applied by 50mph wind and splattery 30 second rain showers every 5 minutes on the one side right now. It warshes off once you get a round tuit. Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 I was able to get the paint info for our 2004 Newmar. Its a KA and full body paint. I have the paint already and some clear to do touch ups and resprays. I will be using some commercial EPDM roof coating that I had tinted to the base color of the trailer, which will go on the roof down to the trim/gutter. Then will also do the entire front cap and the front area which will be behind the truck when towing, to reduce the effect of chips etc. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 We are members of the Discovery Owners group and there has been lots of talk on the discussion groups lately about folks who have gone down to Mexico to have this done. The cost is about half of what it is in the states and just judging by the pics the owners have posted, it looks like the work is top quality...of course there is the added benefit of staying the winter on the beach in Mexico too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 1 hour ago, coachmac9 said: We are members of the Discovery Owners group and there has been lots of talk on the discussion groups lately about folks who have gone down to Mexico to have this done. The cost is about half of what it is in the states and just judging by the pics the owners have posted, it looks like the work is top quality...of course there is the added benefit of staying the winter on the beach in Mexico too!!! Like anywhere else you should be careful in selecting where you get your work done. I know someone that had some painting done in Mexico and it did not hold up well. As in everything you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Greg Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 We have a friend who has his decals removed and painted on in Mexico a few years ago, it was inexpensive. The work was done on the beach outdoors. From a distance it looked good but when you were closer you could see imperfections, runs, sand, etc. He had a full body paint job last year in Bremen, IN and is now happy. Mexico had no enclosed paint building and didn't bake the paint on, maybe there are places in Mexico that are properly equipped? Greg Quote Greg & Judy Bahnmiller Class of 2007 2014 F350 2007 HitchHiker Champagne Both sold 2/19, settled in Foley, AL after 12 years on the road http://bahnmilleradventure.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLOY Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I know people that have painting done in Mexico. They send someone from here that knows how to do the work to keep an eye on things. The work is good......seen allot worse up here........a high end 5th I looked at had so much orange peel that it look like it was sprayed with gravel guard......people were happy with it though. Quote 2011 Cameo 34SB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Chalkie said: Like anywhere else you should be careful in selecting where you get your work done. I know someone that had some painting done in Mexico and it did not hold up well. As in everything you get what you pay for. Good advice! I'm not sure I would ever do it but the pics and reviews that I have read have been good. I'm sure there are good and bad places down there just like here in the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I know absolutely nothing about painting anything . We were told by a shop that paints RV's in Goshen, Ind that they can not bake the paint on a RV like a Car/Truck as the temperature needed would melt the gel coat.?????? Quote Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Greg Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Mike's Custom painting baked ours. We were in the paint & baking room after it was done and before they pulled it out. According to their website its baked at 140 degrees for 45 minutes. Greg Quote Greg & Judy Bahnmiller Class of 2007 2014 F350 2007 HitchHiker Champagne Both sold 2/19, settled in Foley, AL after 12 years on the road http://bahnmilleradventure.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 We baked paint on many a boat.... But you have to have a heated booth to do it. The shops around Goshen may not have the capability too. Quote Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Greg Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Mike's in Bremen, IN does, I've been in it in 2012. I think most RV paint shops do as they paint a lot of RVs for the manufacturers. There are always vehicles sitting in their lot for painting. They do a lot of commercial trucks too. Greg Quote Greg & Judy Bahnmiller Class of 2007 2014 F350 2007 HitchHiker Champagne Both sold 2/19, settled in Foley, AL after 12 years on the road http://bahnmilleradventure.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGO Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 We recently had a full paint done by Precision in Bremen In. I flew out to Bremen, and visited Mike's, Precision and 2 others (names escape me). Mike's seems to cater more to production RV jazz-ups than what we wanted. I carefully checked out the finished product and also in-process ones to see the prep & detail on a finished coach.( I owned a body shop for 10 years, and like to think I know what I'm looking at.) We chose Precision, and are very happy with the results. If you are interested in a blow-by-blow sequence, pls PM me. The results were great, but there were a couple of small bumps in the road. Overall, we would use Precision again. (My pics are too big to post here) 2000 Volvo 635 2003 Newmar KA Quote You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EverywhereMan Posted December 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2017 Thanks for everyone's feedback. Merry Christmas to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted December 25, 2017 Report Share Posted December 25, 2017 2 hours ago, EverywhereMan said: Merry Christmas to all! X2 Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted December 25, 2017 Report Share Posted December 25, 2017 On 12/4/2017 at 12:11 PM, richfaa said: Yes you can but it is not cheap we have done it. Yeah, I was pretty shocked at the price... Then I had my Cessna (172) repainted. Now the trailer seems quite reasonable. Quote "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 33 minutes ago, Iris thomas said: I think that paint an RV exterior can make your RV become more attractive and special. Welcome to the Escapee forums. You may not get much action on this post since it was more than 2 years ago, but we are still happy to have you with us. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 I just looked at your profile to perhaps see what kind of RV you had. I'd highly advise you to remove your personal address from your profile. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthy-beast Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 It is not a valid postal address and interesting first two posts. Quote 2020 Platinum F350 6.7L CC DRW, 2021 Riverstone Legacy 37mre 5th wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, filthy-beast said: It is not a valid postal address and interesting first two posts. It also appears English is not her? first language. Which doesn't in itself mean anything but when added to the other clues does make one wonder. Linda Edited May 2, 2020 by sandsys Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 1 hour ago, filthy-beast said: It is not a valid postal address What makes you say that? The zip code is correct, but I agree with Two Gypsies that she should remove it. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthy-beast Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Because USPS address validation says it's not valid. Quote 2020 Platinum F350 6.7L CC DRW, 2021 Riverstone Legacy 37mre 5th wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 USPS said our address was not valid for nearly a year after the address was assigned and mail was delivered. Trying to convince shippers to use it anyhow was a challenge. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 I am not painting my rv. Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 We did not paint our 2013 3402.It was full body paint from Keystone. There were two color schemes both dark. Maple city painted it I had no control over who did it. The front panel chipped badly in about 6 months of travel .We applied bedliner yes we had mud flaps. Quote Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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