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10-31-2011, 11:30 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Florida - Gulf Coast
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Painting 94 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser
I have purchased a 94 GS scenic Cruiser, 34 ft and am in the process of refurbishing it. This is my retirement project. I've redone the interior - floors, furniture, appliances (pretty much all except walls - to do) - and gone through the running gear. Now I need to paint the exterior. I can't afford to turn it over to a shop and decided I would do it myself. I would appreciate any help / advice anyone can give me regarding paint, equipment, and process. I will end up doing this outside next to my house which is driving me to look very seriously at HVLP Turbine spray systems. I am totally open to inputs including "I've lost my elderly mind". Thanks.
I will be happy to share anything I've learned doing the inside and mechanics.
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10-31-2011, 12:53 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
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Look for the Red Max pro threads also. Not a paint but sure makes the exterior look good.
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10-31-2011, 01:24 PM
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Senior Member
Forest River Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Vaughn, WA
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Depending on your budget and expectations, a Roll & Tip paint job might interest you.
Here are a couple of links to get you started.
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/can-...ush-77069.html
Painting the exterior - Fiberglass RV
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1995 Coachmen Santara 360MB 36' w/slide.
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03-30-2012, 09:19 AM
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Junior Member
Vintage RV Owners Club Gulf Streamers Club
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick-B
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I agree tat roll and tip could give you a wonderful job for reasonable budget.
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03-30-2012, 01:58 PM
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Senior Member
Vintage RV Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Somewhere in the woods in Belfair, WA, WA
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We used the "roll and tip" method to paint our '89 Fleetwood using Interlux Brightside marine paint. Its been about a year and no issues.
We went from this
To this
The beige portion is the original gelcoat, which we revitalized with Red Max Pro#3.
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03-31-2012, 07:44 AM
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Junior Member
Vintage RV Owners Club Gulf Streamers Club
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Florida
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Very nice job. I have always thought that your unit is very attractive, has pleasing lines.
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03-31-2012, 05:37 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Senior Chief you did a great job. She looks beautiful.
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03-31-2012, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Snowbird - Waterford Mi and Citrus Springs Fl.
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I used an HVLP gun and compressor, shooting acrylic enamel in my driveway to do this motor home's lower blue stripe. Did it in sections so I could shoot it during quieter times of the day to accommodate spring temps/wind/weather. Didn't have the patience to try and find a "window of opportunity" to do it all at once.
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1317995703
Not sure I would have tried it without a few smaller projects under my belt, but willing to share how it was done to the best of my ability. -Al
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