Solid Color Coach

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Re: Solid Color Coach

Reply #25 – July 15, 2019, 10:02:02 am

Elbow grease!😁😁

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Reply #26 – July 15, 2019, 04:07:01 pm

Have read to use a hair dryer to warm the decals and start pulling them off.

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Reply #27 – July 15, 2019, 04:16:26 pm

Quote from: Forewheelers – July 15, 2019, 04:07:01 pm

Have read to use a hair dryer to warm the decals and start pulling them off.

I've read that as well. Also think I've read about using plastic scrapers and possiblysome chemicals. I will also search here, but it would be good to read the details from those who have been through the entire process.

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Reply #28 – July 15, 2019, 06:54:05 pm

David, I removed all the decals from our '97 U320 (except the lower ones on the bottom of the bay doors) with just a plastic scraper and a heat gun. Then used 3M cutting/polishing compound on the whole coach using a Porter cable orbital polisher with the proper attachments. It took awhile but that was ok as my wife was going through chemo and radiation at the time so it helped pass the time.
Like I said, elbow grease!

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Reply #29 – July 16, 2019, 11:12:18 am

I used a wallpaper steamer which had a cover that covered the entire decal the hot steam did a great job. Then a product like goop off removed the glue. Followed up with polish and it looks great.

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Reply #30 – July 16, 2019, 11:59:10 am

Search the Forum for old posts. I know when we removed our decals (twice) I posted a long write-up.
Decal Removal

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Reply #31 – July 16, 2019, 12:30:28 pm

Quote from: Gayle McNeece – July 16, 2019, 11:59:10 am

Search the Forum for old posts. I know when we removed our decals (twice) I posted a long write-up.
Decal Removal

Perfect! Thanks!

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Reply #32 – July 16, 2019, 07:26:31 pm

Quote from: D.J. Osborn – July 15, 2019, 09:53:22 am

Would you mind to share the technique that worked best for removing the stripes?

I used the gum eraser wheel (WHEELS!)
I started with the 3m model $$$$$$$ then went to the EBAY generic model (worked just as well as the 3M).

I tried every procedure listed above in other posts ( scraping, solvent, heat and scrape, steamer, profane language and threats) The eraser wheel provided easy, constant removal

When the detailer showed up at my house I decided to remove the few front graphics and the rear graphics. After I removed the decals with the gum wheel on my electric drill (110 powered) there was significant ghosting. After the detailer went over it with the 600 grit paper the ghosting was about gone, After the 800 and 1000 grit, polish compound and sealer it disappeared, ALMOST gone. Good enough for me.

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Reply #33 – July 17, 2019, 08:46:13 am

How about Poly Glow....?

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Reply #34 – July 17, 2019, 08:59:12 am

Some have been happy with Wraps. You can pretty much design them, yourself, I think. I understand there is a significant $$$ difference. The downside is longevity. They are touted to last less than 10 years.

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Reply #35 – July 17, 2019, 11:57:21 am

Quote from: Forewheelers – July 17, 2019, 08:59:12 am

They are touted to last less than 10 years.

Our 3M stripes lasted six years down here in Arizona and the sloped nose especially, is going downhill fast!

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Reply #36 – July 17, 2019, 03:16:36 pm

I used an eraser wheel too. I added just a touch of black to the coach.

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Reply #37 – July 17, 2019, 06:28:40 pm

Quote from: cuure – July 17, 2019, 08:46:13 am

How about Poly Glow....?

I made a HUGE mistake by going down that road. I used ZEP High Gloss Floor polish that was touted as the same as PolyGlow.

Looked great when first applied, then began to yellow and crack. It could not even be sanded off. I had to use ZEP remover ( multiple applications) and a pressure washer to remove it (came off in globby, VERY sticky sheets like rubber cement).
NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!

Re: Solid Color Coach

Reply #38 – July 17, 2019, 06:52:22 pm

Well after 2 years no yellow yet..... Had it on my boat too with no side effects.
I think it depends on how you apply it.

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Reply #39 – July 17, 2019, 07:41:46 pm

Some 'paint jockeys' know their stuff: here's a neighbor who has a 2004 Prevost/Country Coach, the paint job was called 'Santa Fe'. Best I've ever seen!

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Reply #40 – July 22, 2019, 04:20:24 pm

Quote from: mike leary – July 17, 2019, 07:41:46 pm

Some 'paint jockeys' know their stuff: here's a neighbor who has a 2004 Prevost/Country Coach, the paint job was called 'Santa Fe'. Best I've ever seen!

That looks like the one that was at Xtreme when we had the headlight conversion getting some body repair

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Reply #41 – August 15, 2019, 12:09:39 am

Quote from: Caflashbob – July 14, 2019, 04:18:20 pm

We need it to work dry camping and for emergency use.

Plugged in is easy.

Everything around us has gotten really crowded. Rv biz is selling rv's like crazy. No new campgrounds being built in our area.

So a added repurpose to power our house will help justify its ownership.

Plus this way if we travel with a power limited person they could plug into our coach if possible.

SO, what are your plans there? I was lucky to pick up a complete Power Pole, at an RV Park, where they were replacing several hundred of them! It is like new condition, and trying to plan the Attack on the Generator System, to also use it as Emergency Power for our house! It also sounds like a great idea to allow another RV to use it, as well? What idea's are you considering, at this time?

Re: Solid Color Coach

Reply #42 – August 15, 2019, 12:22:19 am

Will take some gen mods, Newells have had 50 amp 'buddy plugs" for 20 years or so.
Their generators, unlike newer, non custom, Foretravels, are already set up to supply 240 volt service. But their generators are at least 12.5 and normally 20 kw.
Your house is probably already set up for 240 volt.

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Reply #43 – August 15, 2019, 12:31:08 am

My old '81 has a 50 amp outlet that the power cord plugs into for generator power. It has a 12.5 Yanmar generator and a 220 volt electric stove. All courtesy of Foretravel. I have posted before about it being all electric from the factory.

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Reply #44 – August 15, 2019, 12:39:40 am

Quote from: craneman – August 15, 2019, 12:31:08 am

My old '81 has a 50 amp outlet that the power cord plugs into for generator power. It has a 12.5 Yanmar generator and a 220 volt electric stove. All courtesy of Foretravel. I have posted before about it being all electric from the factory.

Modified my post to newer, non custom Foretravels. Have had 4 Foretravels, all wired for 110 volts from generator.

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Reply #45 – August 15, 2019, 01:00:10 am

The old Foretravel is our house power back up, cords are alway in place for the switch.

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Reply #46 – August 15, 2019, 02:09:51 pm

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Reply #47 – August 15, 2019, 03:30:42 pm

I have done my last diy graphic work.. Won't even get into my project on my previous FT.. Will say that I cant satisfy myself with my on body work. I'm visiting with RV fog Dr in Arkansas about brightening up powder blue stripe on my 270.. This color blue is prone to fade even being stored inside.. I'm like Coastalbuilder in that I prefer a solid color with straight line stripes.. Will say that my work impressed the man I sold my 280 to..Some people easier to please than others.... just wish I was.

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