RV Purchase & Painting

[DogLovers]

I recently found a diesel pusher for sale at a really low price but saw that the exterior was in terrible condition. Anybody got a good handle on a real quality exterior paint job on a large RV? I wonder what the paint job in the attached picture cost. Should a 2011 RV be relaminated or just repainted?

[paulwadley]

Instead of painting why not look into wrapping it. You can choose colors, designs or logos. Painting a full class A could cost a lot of money.


Paul

[Bob Denman]

Make the motorhome great again!

[DogLovers]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Make the motorhome great again!

thanks Bob. It needs some body work before anything else so I figured that then a paint job. A wrap over screwed up body is not my way, although I have been known to don a light jacket to cover a beer belly. LOL

But yes, Make it great Again!

[Bob Denman]

...And I wear baseball cap to cover a head that looks like a giant egg...

[Lt Keefer]

Have the body work done, then get it wrapped. You could be biden your time to find the right paint shop.

[DogLovers]

Originally Posted by Lt Keefer

Have the body work done, then get it wrapped. You could be biden your time to find the right paint shop.

What do you think a great wrap on a 40' RV might cost? I got an estimate for partial on an Explorer 5 years ago and it was $3,000. I'm thinking a full wrap might cost upwards of $15,000.

[Bob Denman]

Whatever it costs: it'll be less than a full-on paint job.

[rynosback]

Are there good accents and plumbing fixtures? Could be a good way to subsidize the cost.....
Why not call a paint shop that paints RVs?

[Bob Denman]

It needs a Bumper Sticker:
"My other RV is Air Force One"

[DogLovers]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

It needs a Bumper Sticker:
"My other RV is Air Force One"

That’s an idea. I was thinking this one would get me good parking and no questions asked.

[Bob Denman]

Excellent idea!

[Homer3]

Maybe check with your local diesel truck dealership (Freightliner, Kenworth, etc.) and see if they have a body/paint shop and will give an estimate. You could also check with RV insurance and see who they use in your area.

[71_340]

You should have bought the motorhome a little earlier. The Trump campaign probably would have paid if you had it painted like in the photos. To late now since we are so close to the election.

[Bob Denman]

What about 2024?

[71_340]

Well, if he doesn't get reelected he could try for a second in 2024. On the other hand, if he gets reelected and follows Xi Jinping's lead of being president for life (a move which he admired) there wouldn't be a need for that paint job.

[cgeace29.3]

Originally Posted by DogLovers

I recently found a diesel pusher for sale at a really low price but saw that the exterior was in terrible condition. Anybody got a good handle on a real quality exterior paint job on a large RV? I wonder what the paint job in the attached picture cost. Should a 2011 RV be relaminated or just repainted?

Probably need epa to check for contamination first.
I once got an estimate to paint a 30’ RV, was $30,000
Problem is finding a shop with a large enough paint booth.
Better sell it fast recommend before November 3

[Thor 25]

Perfect-!

[SEAN1951]

Originally Posted by 71_340

Well, if he doesn't get reelected he could try for a second in 2024. On the other hand, if he gets reelected and follows Xi Jinping's lead of being president for life (a move which he admired) there wouldn't be a need for that paint job.

Almost made all the way reading the posts and of course the political BULL has to be inserted!!!

[RiseADreadnaught]

I would not change a thing! However, seriously, I am renovating a 1995 Thor Residency and I was told it would be $20,000.00 just to "wrap" all of it with the sole exception of the roof!

The picture included with this comment was the inspiration for the color choices/theme.

I am now considering doing it all myself for about $500 total which includes "sweat equity."