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Old 01-04-2017, 11:56 PM   #1
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Mobile Suites with Full Body Paint

In the process of ordering a Mobile Suites with full body paint. The question I have to those with a similar unit is; when they paint the radius of the rubber roof to blend with the full body paint any problems with the paint staying on the rubber roof? Just questioning adhesion to the rubber roof from those that have a similar unit.

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Old 01-05-2017, 02:35 PM   #2
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Looks like no answers so far. I wish I could help but we have an elite with a fiberglass roof.
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Old 01-05-2017, 02:37 PM   #3
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I have a Redwood with the radius painted & after 4 years it still looks good.
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Old 01-05-2017, 02:37 PM   #4
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Our Dallas is over two years old now and we have had no problems with the paint in the area you are speaking of. This coach has been in the sun most of it's life in the desert south west and now in the sunny south east and is still looking good.
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Old 01-05-2017, 02:47 PM   #5
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The area they paint on the roof radius has a clear coating on it so they are not actually painting the rubber.
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Old 01-05-2017, 04:22 PM   #6
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The area they paint on the roof radius has a clear coating on it so they are not actually painting the rubber.
Please elaborate.

I assume they apply a primer to the rubber then paint then clear coat. DRV built nearly two years ago no issues with paint sticking.
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Old 01-05-2017, 04:41 PM   #7
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Not sure on how to elaborate other than looking at a picture of a unit with full body paint from a roof view. RV's For Less usually shows pics of the roof but right now they do not have any full body paint units on the lot. None of the Landmarks they have are full body paint or they would be the same. It is just a clear section on the roof membrane where it rolls over the top that has a clear coating on it the paint will adhere to. If I find a picture I will post it.
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Old 01-05-2017, 04:54 PM   #8
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Pics of my roof. You can see where the plastic got into the clear coat. Part of my punch list.

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Old 01-06-2017, 11:11 PM   #9
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Thank you all for the great information you have provided.

Did any of you order extra coats of clear or just what the paint shop provides? I will specify the cut & buff when ordering for sure.
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Old 01-07-2017, 12:28 AM   #10
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My opinion is if the budget allows it get the clear coat.
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Old 01-07-2017, 01:55 PM   #11
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The clear coat cut n buff is the ticket! "Cinder Ridge" paint scheme.

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