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07-01-2019, 04:26 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mayer MN
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Fresh front end!
I just finished removing that old ugly 3M film off my 2002 Windsor and it looks awesome! What a job by the way.....The problem is, now I’m afraid to go on a road trip and wreck my nice work! I have put 2 coats of wax on the front end to try to protect it, but know that won’t help much. Guess I just need to not worry about it and deal with the consequences. But it looks SO good!  
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Brian & Brenda
2008 Holiday Rambler Scepter 43' PDQ, 400ISL 8.9L
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
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07-01-2019, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Sonoma County, Ca
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Looks fantastic, nice and shiny. 
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Jerry & Sue
2005 Fleetwood Excursion 39J, C7 350, 2015 Chevy Colorado 4x4 Crew Cab. Simi-Retired, 4 Down & Cruising, Sonoma County, CA.Where I park it.
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07-01-2019, 04:51 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: On the continental divide
Posts: 2,622
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You could attach a clear Plexiglas front shield.
OR just don't drive at night.
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07-01-2019, 05:04 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2016
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I have the same coach, did you do it yourself ? How long did ur take? Mine is a mess and put a bra on to cover
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07-01-2019, 05:11 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mayer MN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ray999
I have the same coach, did you do it yourself ? How long did ur take? Mine is a mess and put a bra on to cover
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Yea I did. I used a handheld clothes steamer to soften the plastic and scrape off with plastic razor blades. This is the easy part. I then used several chemicals like 3M citrus remover and some others and just did a small area at a time. It is time consuming but worth it.
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Brian & Brenda
2008 Holiday Rambler Scepter 43' PDQ, 400ISL 8.9L
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
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07-01-2019, 07:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Victoria BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brianpr
Yea I did. I used a handheld clothes steamer to soften the plastic and scrape off with plastic razor blades. This is the easy part. I then used several chemicals like 3M citrus remover and some others and just did a small area at a time. It is time consuming but worth it.
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You could drive in reverse from now on? 
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Bob-2002 40' HR Endeavor. 330 Cummins, 3 slide, 2 johns.
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07-01-2019, 07:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 4,985
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How about a automotive clear wrap? I had the front end of my Chevy wrapped after seeing other trucks with painted bumpers full of stone chips. So far, I have been very happy with the results and the bugs just wipe off. Here are some videos.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...8E29F39FD81B7D
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07-01-2019, 07:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Is there a better adhesive product available today that does not have the "down sides" of the old product from 20 years ago? The vynal wrap technology has advanced a lot. I am just asking. Other than the Big plastic shields or bra, the only option I know of is touch up paint.
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2006 Dynasty 38' Bishop III Tag. Pulling GMC Yukon or Race Trailer.
2000 Dynasty 36' (Sold) first coach
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07-02-2019, 10:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: On the Road
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I’d consider replacing with the newer Diamond shield. Looks like you got 15 years protection from the old version. Trust me, leave it unprotected and you will regret it. Mine was also perfect when I removed the old DS, now a few years later it looks like it was hit with shotgun blasts.
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Dan & Arlene
2005 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV
Chasing the good weather
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07-02-2019, 11:01 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mayer MN
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Do any of you know if there is any kind of DIY product we can use to protect the front end? Maybe a spray on liquid that hardens or something?
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07-02-2019, 11:11 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,771
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Beautiful job!  
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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07-02-2019, 01:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by falconman
I’d consider replacing with the newer Diamond shield. Looks like you got 15 years protection from the old version. Trust me, leave it unprotected and you will regret it. Mine was also perfect when I removed the old DS, now a few years later it looks like it was hit with shotgun blasts.
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I agree. My DS is now 15 years old and just starting to show signs of failing.
When I look at my DS and realize the beating it has taken over the years I will probably replace it with more DS or an upgraded product from 3M
Painting the front of a coach has to be very pricey and then once the paint is re-done going and exposing it to the damage from road debris again in short order  .... 15 years service life from DS is a pretty good lick for the price IMO
Happy Trails
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07-02-2019, 04:09 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
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Look up PPF (Paint Protection Film). If you spend the time to clean it up, spend the time to protect it again.
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2003 Monaco Dynasty Chancellor 40' 400ISL with Tag
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07-02-2019, 09:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Braidwood Il.
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Seen Utube test with rocks dropped on shield materials,plastidip, PPF was most durable. Don't know how it would look in 15yrs. I've seen some RVs that look great with a BRA but know ,seen and repaired damage from them.But I have considered a film faux bra with big Monaco cut emblem. My front is kinda chipped. I have paint and body experience to repaint but low on list for now.
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95 Monaco Crown Royale
M11 400hp, 4060 trans.
Aquahot, Generac Guardian7.5k
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