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Looking for input and advice on complete coach repaint

I am considering having my 2005 U270 completely repainted in a different color scheme. I have communicated with Xtreme. They need the coach for 2 months, and their first opening is in Mar-April 2019.  I have not reached out to other shops yet. Quality workmanship is very important. Does anyone have any experience using Foretravel for a complete repaint? Does anyone have a recommendation for a shop in the southeastern U.S.  area? Is two months the average time frame needed? The coach is in very good condition, only a couple scrapes and scratches.
Thank you in advance
2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"
2014 Honda CRV
Washington, Vermont
Lady Lake, Fl,  Independence, VA
Former owner of 2002 U320, 2003 U320, 2005 U270

Re: Looking for input and advice on complete coach repaint

Reply #1 –
Forum member Dani just had a FBP done at FOT and seems pleased.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Looking for input and advice on complete coach repaint

Reply #2 –
Jerry and Nanci Moon also did a FBP at the mother ship. He is in the Forum.
Alan & Gerri Ortiz
1996 U295 36 ft.
"Rocinante"
Hartwell, Georgia
1999 Subaru Forester
Build No. 4957 Motorcader 17399

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Reply #3 –
Have heard that Fog Doctor in Searcy, Arkansas does a FBP.  It's the shop that does windows, body work and roof coating. Might be worth checking into.
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

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Reply #4 –
cdm, just do a search on Miz Dani paint for latest pics of my job at FOT, (profile pic is not updated, coach looks entirely different, like new) ....6 weeks in the shop, love the outcome....call FOT shop for current prices & scheduling...price was very reasonable compared to Xtreme + wait time was shorter. 

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Reply #5 –
The only two places I would go are Xtreme or FT.  I preferred extreme as their work is second to none and James is the one who opened the FT paint shop for them.  You. Might consider new windows at the same time.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Looking for input and advice on complete coach repaint

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Miz Dani –
.price was very reasonable 
"Reasonable" ? Ours was 13 CBs, and we have a smaller coach than you guys. The shop in Phoenix did not just mask things off, everything that was screwed or riveted, was removed. It looked like a high-end prison bus when it rolled out of the paint booth. No overspray.  Five years later, it looks brand new! One thing I've found: one has a huge responsibility after forking out that kind of cash, the attention to waxing & cleaning goes on forever!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Looking for input and advice on complete coach repaint

Reply #7 –
I see from your profile that you go to Boynton Beach, FL.  You could use Creative Coach in Polk City, FL.  They do nice work.
John M.

Creative Coach Collision Repair and Design Center in Lakeland, FL is an...
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

Re: Looking for input and advice on complete coach repaint

Reply #8 –
Who says the old guys are postin' less?

We contracted our 40' u320 with FOT in 12/16. Completed 3/17. We used them after a long wait promised at Xtreme, also the design we liked was James Stalling's work, but now owned by FOT. We were told by Biscuit @ FOT that he could work our project into the mix immediately and since they had design rights, we got started.

Most folks might cringe over the costs, but we wound up with a great outcome. I'll discuss those by PM, but we got pretty good performance from the FOT crew. We recommend staying involved, managing outcomes w/o micromanaging those guys.

Our comebacks: overspray, adjustments, some broken plastic stuff: all resolved.

I am a big fan of Xreme and Motorhome of Texas and use their services regularly. I can recommend the FOT paint shop. I think Braxton Spain will keep me coming back to try FOT again.
Paul & Kathleen
1995 U320c SE 40'
Build 4681 --Cummins M11 /17511
"That Irish Girl"
Red MINI " 40"

Re: Looking for input and advice on complete coach repaint

Reply #9 –
Get it wrapped. Paint is old school. Just my opinion.
CW
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

Re: Looking for input and advice on complete coach repaint

Reply #10 –
Question about wraps, can they be repaired if scuffed or torn?
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

Re: Looking for input and advice on complete coach repaint

Reply #11 –
Quote from: cdm –
I am considering having my 2005 U270 completely repainted in a different color scheme. I have communicated with Xtreme..............................Quality workmanship is very important. Does anyone have any experience using Foretravel for a complete repaint? ............................
I sent a Personal Message to CDM, and offer the same insights to others:

I have gone out of my way to avoid bashing the company that I want to thrive.................BUT

We have a custom, Full Body Painted, U320 that was repainted by FOT,  in 2006, when end cap design problems created the need for end cap rework.  It was designed wrong, it has been repaired twice and it is now falling apart again.

WE also have had extensive experience with Extreme, both upgrade Paint and Body work, on our first coach........a 1998, U270.

From twenty years of Foretravel ownership and experience, I have fact-based opinions on both organizations and the quality of their raw materials, business conduct, values, ethics, the longevity of their work and the overall quality provided for the dollar spent.
Feel free to give me a call if you are interested.

HTH,
Neal
six oh three-770-seven459
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Neal (& Brenda) Pillsbury
'02 U320 SPEC, 4200, DGFE, Build #5984
'04 Gold Wing
'07 Featherlite 24'
'14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
MC #14494
Exeter, NH & LaBelle FL
Quality makes the Heart Soar long after Price is Forgotten

Re: Looking for input and advice on complete coach repaint

Reply #12 –
Thanks to everyone that gave good advice and shared their experiences. That input is greatly appreciated. I have made decision to go with Xtreme. I am booked in their Mar-April 2019 time slot.
Thanks again
2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"
2014 Honda CRV
Washington, Vermont
Lady Lake, Fl,  Independence, VA
Former owner of 2002 U320, 2003 U320, 2005 U270

Re: Looking for input and advice on complete coach repaint

Reply #13 –
Quote from: folivier –
Question about wraps, can they be repaired if scuffed or torn?

Yes they can
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

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Reply #14 –
Just found this: http://www.wrapworld.com/vehicle-wraps/pricing/rv-wraps-pricing/

Looks like a 40 Ft Bus would cost about $8600 to wrap completely. Was just at FOT this morning got a quote for 40 Ft full body paint, they said it's between $15-24K, depending on the amount of fiberglass/gel coat work they need to do. They said they fix every small crack or imperfection first before they do the painting, because it will show up under the paint.

I know you already booked. Just figured I'd post the wrap pricing for anyone searching in the future.
Husband & Wife Team. 3 Kids. 8 yo boy, 4 yo girl, 19 mth girl. Mostly Finished Renovating 1986 Grand Villa 3300 GVF SBI for a multi year trip around the country with the kids.
 

Re: Looking for input and advice on complete coach repaint

Reply #15 –
I am so used to the oem white gelcoats ability to not show scratches and lower the heat gain that I would probably want to know if and how much it would cost to reapply the original maxguard 29 back on the coach,

Anyone have any idea?  Has anyone asked?  Can the maxguard be reapplied?
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4