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Fiberglass repair/painting

I have a few places that need fiberglass repair around the coach. As I understand it, there is a white gel coat over the fiberglass, but will paint do fine over this? The areas with bare fiberglass (seen in the pictures) were underneath the decals that I had removed. Not sure if this was a factory repair or done sometime after and the decals replaced.

I'm down here at Rocky Point and was quote around $3k to have the fiberglass areas repaired and repainted. I guess it may be worth to some, but they're fairly minimal and I'd rather fix them, get it close to color and shine and then worry about FBP maybe next year or year after. The quote for FBP was $15k, which is about double what I had figured for work done down here. I have not talked to Antonio but may reach out if these prices seem unreasonable compared to what Antonio may offer. Others have also recommended Chuy but is not able to work in the park we are staying.

Also a full clean, buff, and wax was quoted at $3k which also seemed a bit high.
1999 U320 WTFE #5586
2014 Subaru Forester 6sp
4000 watts of solar
650 aH @ 24v

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Reply #1 –
It's no problem painting over gel coat. I screwed up two nights ago and backing up cut a corner
to close.  The snow was covering a ditch. I have a little more fixing than you and for now I will
just do the minimum as it is too cold for fiber glassing. For your job the painting is the big part.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #2 –
Did you talk to Chuey or Antonio in Rocky Point? I'm not there looking at it but if you haven't already, give Antonio a chance to look at it.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #3 –
Antonio did mine for $6500 FBP including numerous repairs. Looks great from 10' but has some spots.  I'm happy!





2000 GV320 4010 build #5712  2019-?
1999 Bounder 2000-2008
Bardstown, KY
🥃The Bourbon Capital of the World🥃

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Reply #4 –
[An off-topic post about traveling/bargaining in Mexico has been removed.  Please stay on-topic (fiberglass repair/paint). ]

 Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: Dub –
Did you talk to Chuey or Antonio in Rocky Point? I'm not there looking at it but if you haven't already, give Antonio a chance to look at it.

I have not spoken to either of them but will likely reach out. We are staying at Concha Del Mar for the next month or so and have been told Chuey isn't allowed over here for whatever reason. It may be worth it to go somewhere else for a few days if it means some of this stuff can be done on the cheap. At this point, the least I'd like to get done is a buffing and wax to bring some life back to the gel coat. If the cracking around the exhaust is reasonable, that may also be something I'm willing to do. I'll reach out to Antonio today and see what he says.
1999 U320 WTFE #5586
2014 Subaru Forester 6sp
4000 watts of solar
650 aH @ 24v

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Reply #6 –
Antonio repaired a small bruise on a bay door before he painted the coach. You could do well calling him.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #7 –
I just got done fixing two doors on our motorhome, that had a deep scratches and a corner broke off. I used to do a lot of fiberglass work. And the best thing I found was PC – 11. It's a white product that hardens very hard. Then if you're halfway handy, get some gel coat in the color that matches your motorhome and a small airbrush and go to it and you're done. I did fix the door several years ago that Gets used all the time. It broke off the hinges it was my own fault, but it happened. I used the same PC – 11 to get all the cracks and broken pieces fixed and what I did is I put a 1/8 inch by half inch piece of aluminum behind the top of the door in the back and it worked very well. After looking at it closer, you may have to put some resin and cloth in to fill the areas. But if you take your time, it is not hard to do. If you need verbal help just call me at 605-769-1050 Randy
Linda & Randy Kemink
1996 ForeTravel U295 CAI
Build #4845
MC #17912
2017 Chevy Silverado High Country

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Reply #8 –
Spoke to Antonio today. Much better price for what I want done on our coach. He is working on a FT in his shop currently and wants me to come out on Monday to see it. I'd be curious to know who it is getting their work done in the shop.
1999 U320 WTFE #5586
2014 Subaru Forester 6sp
4000 watts of solar
650 aH @ 24v

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Reply #9 –
Check in the old posts as quite a few members have had Antonio do work for them. He also has a Facebook site here: Redirecting... It's private so you need to join. Twig on our forum has more information.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #10 –
We had Antonio do out body work and full-body paint last year.  Delighted with the result and he stands behind his work.    Rather than stay in the coach while the work was being done at his shop, we elected to stay in an condo. 

If you want to go that route, check with Edgar if you are going to be at Conche del Mar, he can probably refer you to reasonably priced accommodations.  Also, if you don't mind staying in town, Alfredo as Mr. Pargo (on Constitution at No Reeleccion) has a sweet little apartment for rent. 
Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker