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Title: Wrap is finished
Post by: barndog on June 03, 2018, 06:51:04 pm
Well the wrap is complete with a few minor final touches which will be done within the next week. I must say that I am not enthralled with the wrap. It is not as glossy as a FBP job would be, and the shades of grey's turned out to be darker in person than I would like. But for the time being it is as it is. So we have a new beautiful interior, a brand new engine that makes me smile when I drive it, and a so so wrap that I hope will grow on me.
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Bill Willett on June 03, 2018, 06:54:47 pm
Looks great,Rick. ^.^d
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: stump on June 03, 2018, 07:35:32 pm
I think it looks fine Myself!! ^.^d  Enjoy.
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on June 03, 2018, 07:39:14 pm
Front end is kinda muted - perhaps just the light in the photo.  But it looks great in the side view!  Now get out and drive it!  ^.^d
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on June 03, 2018, 08:35:04 pm
Rick, it looks great.  I hope to see it in person one day.  I wonder if you can wax it?
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Andy 2 on June 03, 2018, 09:19:53 pm
Well done Rick, now you have to bring it to the Q so we can all get a peek ^.^d
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: bbeane on June 03, 2018, 09:22:31 pm
Looking Good👀👍
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Chuck Pearson on June 03, 2018, 09:45:19 pm
Wow!  Just imagine how much tape it would take to duplicate this in paint.
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: hdff on June 03, 2018, 10:13:31 pm
Looks pretty good to me!!
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: jhardman on June 04, 2018, 12:36:24 am
Looks really nice, Rick! Sometimes drastic changes like that on large items and our preconceived perceptions make reality disappointing; however, to the rest of the world you've done a beautiful thing! Anxious to hear how you start to enjoy the coach now! Just know it looks great and surely I'll be great with all you've done and been through to get here!

See ya' down the road!
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: joeszeidel on June 04, 2018, 07:06:35 am
Looks great. The outside is now as beautiful as the inside.
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Carol Savournin on June 04, 2018, 09:22:23 am
I think this looks stunning! Just don't think about it and get that thing out on the road and show it off!
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Kurt on June 04, 2018, 10:02:02 am
Rick,

Great job all around!  Like others said, colors look fine.  Anxious to hear how it treats you over time.
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on June 04, 2018, 10:57:31 am
Sweet!  b^.^d
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: John Morales on June 04, 2018, 11:58:26 am
Nice! Now go and enjoy your time in it.  Safe travels!
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: evantwheeler on June 04, 2018, 02:21:43 pm
Wow, I think it looks great!  What an awesome job you've done updating this unit. 
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: jimmy_walther on June 04, 2018, 03:49:01 pm
I think it looks fantastic ... Hope to see it in person.
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on June 04, 2018, 03:55:55 pm
Choice!!
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Jerry Whiteaker on June 04, 2018, 04:03:52 pm
Looks good in the photos.  Nice interior.  What is the life expectancy of the wrap?
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: barndog on June 04, 2018, 04:14:21 pm
Looks good in the photos.  Nice interior.  What is the life expectancy of the wrap?
Kept under cover 7-8 years with no care, just keep it clean as possible.
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: pugmom on June 04, 2018, 05:04:19 pm
I like that grey, it is not garish , subdued, but elegant. It is a keeper for sure. The inside is elegant also.
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on June 04, 2018, 05:52:10 pm
No one else has asked so I will. How many places do a wrap like this? Ballpark cost? 

It does look absolutely great! Probably rock chips won't damage it.

Pierce
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: barndog on June 05, 2018, 03:00:57 pm
No one else has asked so I will. How many places do a wrap like this? Ballpark cost? 

It does look absolutely great! Probably rock chips won't damage it.

Pierce
There are lots of places that do wraps But these guys said that doing a wrap like this on a big coach was quite a learning experience for them, things like removing awnings,lights, and wrapping the edges of the compartment doors, also better seam placement as well. I got the lets experiment on your coach price so I overlook a few little details that most would never notice. The cost would vary from coach to coach depending on condition of old decals, or no decals. But I just spoke with the owner and he said 9-12k depending on weather or not the owner wanted to put in a little sweat equity or not.
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Ted & Karen on June 05, 2018, 03:26:21 pm
Rick- nice coach inside and out.  Jealous of the new engine but not the price- hope to see you on the road again............... ^.^d
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Beeman on June 05, 2018, 06:17:40 pm
Rick- REALLY NICE outcome!  Both the interior remodel choices and the wrap make this an outstanding Foretravel. Now it's time to enjoy that investment. Hope to see you on the road!
Best of luck, beautiful!

Jeff
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Journey, Roam, Explore on June 06, 2018, 08:38:41 am
The wrap is ok looking to me when I factor in the life expectancy and all. As someone else said the front and back are muted but sides look real sweet.
The interior is pretty awesome though. What exactly did you do to it ? Looks like new counter tops, is that correct? What did you use ?
How do you feel about losing the dinette for a desk? Do you eat at the desk now? How long is it ? We have a different interior but would like to do something similar. Is the floor wood laminate, tile or LVP?
I think you will get a lot of enjoyment and compliments on your coach.  Looks great. I'm sure the exterior will grow on you.
Bob
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Keith and Joyce on June 06, 2018, 07:01:09 pm
Very nice!  Looks like a winner.

Keith
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: barndog on June 07, 2018, 12:43:39 pm
The wrap is ok looking to me when I factor in the life expectancy and all. As someone else said the front and back are muted but sides look real sweet.
The interior is pretty awesome though. What exactly did you do to it ? Looks like new counter tops, is that correct? What did you use ?
How do you feel about losing the dinette for a desk? Do you eat at the desk now? How long is it ? We have a different interior but would like to do something similar. Is the floor wood laminate, tile or LVP?
I think you will get a lot of enjoyment and compliments on your coach.  Looks great. I'm sure the exterior will grow on you.
Bob

The wrap is ok looking to me when I factor in the life expectancy and all. As someone else said the front and back are muted but sides look real sweet.
The interior is pretty awesome though. What exactly did you do to it ? Looks like new counter tops, is that correct? What did you use ?
How do you feel about losing the dinette for a desk? Do you eat at the desk now? How long is it ? We have a different interior but would like to do something similar. Is the floor wood laminate, tile or LVP?
I think you will get a lot of enjoyment and compliments on your coach.  Looks great. I'm sure the exterior will grow on you.
Bob

The desk is 68" and because I had to replace the engine we have not used it much yet. I designed it to be comfortable to eat at as well as being a functional desk, And yes we replaced the counter tops in the galley and the bathroom along with the desk top with a hard surface material, I do not remember what it is called. The flooring is an Armstrong laminate.
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Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Journey, Roam, Explore on June 07, 2018, 04:50:10 pm
Thanks Rick. It looks great. Something I will attempt to do next year maybe.  I showed it to my wife and she said "your not replacing the countertops!!".... but she loved your coach, inside and out.
Bob
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: Tim on June 07, 2018, 05:51:47 pm
Love the gold Foretravel printing.
Title: Re: Wrap is finished
Post by: gracerace on June 10, 2018, 03:47:21 pm
Gorgeous!