FT roof coating

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FT roof coating

June 08, 2015, 02:21:11 pm

I was wanting to ask any member that have had their roof coating done by FT; and what to expect? And how long did it take to do?

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Reply #1 – June 08, 2015, 02:27:04 pm

When I had my roof coating done at FT, it took two days. We did have to get a room for one night. It was a superb job and glad it was done.
Bob

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Reply #2 – June 08, 2015, 04:25:00 pm

got proposals from Xtreme and FOT, done by MOT.

MOT used some type of material that had, as I heard it, crushed glass and gave a coating that protected against UV and chalking and made it much safer to walk on, especially when wet, but even dry is a big difference. Have had three years. Very worth it to me. FOT proposed a rubber based coating, do not know why, but more expensive and heavier. Imagine either would work though.

mike

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Reply #3 – June 08, 2015, 04:46:49 pm

We had ours done at Extreme in 2010, it is white Polyurethane with ground glass, no cracks no blisters, looks as good as when we had it done,and it is not slippery.

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Reply #4 – June 08, 2015, 05:50:21 pm

Mine was done at FOT as part of a package deal that included some other roof repairs. I have been very happy with it. Do not recall being out of the coach but it has been a while.

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Reply #5 – June 08, 2015, 05:51:46 pm

Mike,

I sent you a PM.

Larry

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Reply #6 – June 08, 2015, 07:29:27 pm

Foretravel proposed using an elastomeric high build coating to bridge any cracks. I chose to go with Xtreme who properly repaired any cracks before coating. Its been three years with no cracks, chalking or blisters.

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Reply #7 – June 08, 2015, 07:53:48 pm

We had FOT coat our roof. It has stopped the streaking down the sides of the chalky white and it just hoses right off. We are very pleased.

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Reply #8 – June 08, 2015, 08:22:40 pm

My two cents: Forrest had the Xtreme treatment. But I am partial to their work ethic & customer care. Either coating will achieve the same results.

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Reply #9 – June 08, 2015, 08:23:59 pm

I like a slippery roof . Don't go up there , no ladder , can't get there . Now if a cat burglar was sneaking about he just might slip and fall . If he was wanted I would be able to go out tie him up and call the police . And---the biggie ---collect the reward $$$$$ How you going to beat that think

Brad Metzger

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Reply #10 – June 08, 2015, 09:17:58 pm

FOT did ours. We did have some small hairline cracks that they repaired before they put the coating on. I spoke with both FOT and MOT re: coating type, components, and application methods. Having spent 20 years in the painted metal business I kinda understood what the coatings did and the application methods including the problems with intercoat adhesion, flexibility, UV and stuff like that. Although they are somewhat different the results are the same. No white streaks and easy to clean. Having the roof coated was one of the first things that we had done to our Ol' Girl. We primarily chose FOT because we wanted to have the roof coated, have Wayne check/adjust the front alignment and we wanted their input on our Zip Dee awning that was not working. It was easier to route through the different departments as opposed to going to multiple locations. Roof coating was good, Wayne was good, however I did not follow FOT's recommendation about our awning.

The job took two days.

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Reply #11 – June 08, 2015, 10:32:35 pm

Why coat? What's wrong with the gelcoat?

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Reply #12 – June 08, 2015, 11:23:32 pm

I too went with Xtreme. I used temp coat which is a bit different and love it.

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Reply #13 – June 09, 2015, 08:34:33 am

Quote from: Brad Metzger – June 08, 2015, 08:23:59 pm

Now if a cat burglar was sneaking about he just might slip and fall...I would tie him up...

These days, he would claim your coach roof was a "attractive nuisance" and sue you for a zillion bucks. Better if he breaks his neck.

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Reply #14 – June 09, 2015, 09:51:45 am

Your right , but my secret weapon is Barney . You see , Barney would jump on this cat burglar , lick his face till he said "mother may I "

Brad Metzger

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Reply #15 – June 09, 2015, 12:25:38 pm

FT put something they called "armor coat" on my roof when it was repainted in 2010. Unfortunately it really doesn't appear to be that strong. Any fiberglass cracks from underneath easily translate through and crack the armor coat. So don't be lulled if you get it. An annual roof scubbing and hands and knees inspection is still a *really* good idea.

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Reply #16 – June 09, 2015, 02:00:56 pm

Has anyone investigated the new "deck-over" products sold by Home Depot. I am really impressed with how well the do and hold up on a wood or concrete deck and wonder if they wouldn't be a great roof coating.

Just a thought.

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Reply #17 – June 15, 2015, 07:55:51 pm

Has anyone had any experience or considered using "Roof Armor" Welcome to RV Armor - Home ? Their process looks extremely good.

John

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Reply #18 – July 06, 2016, 10:51:02 pm

New to the forum,

There were a lot of abbreviations used in this thread. Can I get a translation for FT, FOT, MOT and xtream?

Thanks

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Reply #19 – July 07, 2016, 06:21:35 am

FT-Foretravel
FOT-Foretravel of Texas (the Foretravel factory or mothership)
MOT-Motorhomes of Texas (a dealer just down the street from FOT who specializes in selling and servicing used motorhomes)
Xtreme-Xtreme Paint and Graphics in Nacogdoches (independent body shop)

Rich

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Reply #20 – July 07, 2016, 06:28:02 am

Quote from: Rich Bowman – July 07, 2016, 06:21:35 am

FT-Foretravel
FOT-Foretravel of Texas (the Foretravel factory or mothership)

Slight tweak on this - FT is generic for Foretravel and could also mean the manufacturer/parent company and includes the paint shop so it's the mothership rather than FOT being so

FOT= Foretravel of Texas is the sales and service entity. Foretravel (company) runs "FT" and "FOT" as separate businesses. You'll see this on a service invoice if you have any exterior work done - it will be "sublet" to FT and there is no MC (Motorcade Club) discount on sublet work.

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Reply #21 – July 07, 2016, 02:42:20 pm

Thank you Michelle and Rich. That makes thing very clear now.

John

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Reply #22 – July 08, 2016, 01:11:37 am

Our was done 3+ years ago at FT. They repaired some small cracks behind the front cap and still good.

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Reply #23 – August 19, 2016, 02:49:28 pm

Ours was done about 4 years ago at FT....combined with fiberglass work from a tree limb that had managed to put a pretty good groove in the top...... Freezing and thawing up north for a couple winters finished to a nice split...... FT did a real Nice job: had a bit of adherence problem in the first few months (around one of the vents). Taken care of and no trouble with it since......

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