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Refrigerator vent repainted by Xtreme

Our year 2000 coach has a gel coat finish with painted graphics which date from 2011.  That work along with a headlight conversion was done by Xtreme.  The graphics have held up well, but the refrigerator vent, which was only partially painted had taken on a distinctly yellow tint due probably to sun exposure.  I had planned to buy a new grill from Foretravel and just paint it white, but there were two problems with that idea.  First, FT only has replacement grills that are not paintable (according to Greg at Xtreme); second, Pat thought just painting it white was a really bad idea.    So I talked to Greg and he agreed to paint a new grill (which they had).  They had to have the coach to match up the paint stripes (i.e., I could not have just sent them the grill to paint).  They did a great job.  Small change, but big difference. 

I should add that it was really nice to visit with James and Jennifer Stallings as well as the others at Xtreme.  Such nice people. 
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George Hatfield

  Never ever use World Line Motors of Nacogdoches for service!

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Reply #1 –
We did the same a few years back. Ours also became very brittle once it turned yellow. I bought the vent thinking I would paint it myself but better judgement got the upper hand. We were at Extreme getting some other things including the headlights done and they did the vent job at that time.
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

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Reply #2 –
Painted mine with this can of paint from Walmart. Dead match. did it several years ago, still looks fine. Have even done minor repairs on the fiberglass with this rattle can, blends right in when buffed.
Painted lots of them refer covers over the years, with all different kinds of paint.Never an issue.
Another trick, wipe it down with lacquer thinner. It will turn white again.
Don't know why they say they can't paint them. Strange.
Cheers Chris
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 #3 –
Looks good George
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

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Reply #4 –
Can't say enough good about Xtreme and company.  We're lucky to have them.  Looks good George!

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Reply #5 –
Big difference.  Looks good.
Jerry & Nanci
1999 U270 34'WTFI
2011 Malibu
A smart man knows what to say, a wise man knows when to say it.

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Reply #6 –
Looks like a really good match!
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2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: gracerace –
Painted mine with this can of paint from Walmart. Dead match. did it several years ago, still looks fine. Have even done minor repairs on the fiberglass with this rattle can, blends right in when buffed.
Painted lots of them refer covers over the years, with all different kinds of paint.Never an issue.
Another trick, wipe it down with lacquer thinner. It will turn white again.
Don't know why they say they can't paint them. Strange.
Cheers Chris
Chris..is that Gloss White?? you have a product number ??

Thx

Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

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Reply #8 –
Coach at extreme now, 99, U270 the Dometic refrigerator vent according to Xtreme is not available to replace, very yellowed but still solid. They are going to repaint it , sure hope it looks good when we see our coach again.
David & Emma Roche
Dino (Golden Doodle)
1999 U270 WTFE 36' Build # 5534
Xtreme "Lights, Stripes & Roof"
Motorcade# 18321
Dayton, Ohio
Towd: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Two Townie Electra Bikes

Life is made to enjoy, the Foretravel helps!

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: Irish –
Coach at extreme now, 99, U270 the Dometic refrigerator vent according to Xtreme is not available to replace, very yellowed but still solid. They are going to repaint it , sure hope it looks good when we see our coach again.

Believe it or not, if you wipe them down with lacquer thinner, they come back white.Done it a bazzilion times.

Can't believe the original style/size is not available. Strange

Chris
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 #10 –
Though not the side vent, when I removed my roof vent to route the solar wire, it fell apart.  I replaced it with this, a year ago.  Worked out terrific.

Camco RV Refrigerator Vent Cover, White | Camping World
 
or you could use this, complete kit with base ...

Fridge Vent Kit | Camping World
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
Extreme Full Body Pt w/hdlmps, new furn/floor, 4 down Lexus 2004 GX470 AWD curb weight 4,740 lbs
Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
"Don't criticize what you can't understand" Bob Dylan

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Reply #12 –
Just had my FT repainted at Xtreme, picked it up last week.  They replaced and painted the side fridge vent but the roof vent they replaced but could not paint due to the type of plastic.
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