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11-11-2020, 04:23 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 4,583
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3M mask removed....
We bought our first Class A last week and I had to remove the mask.
Day 1 was using a heat gun/scraper to remove the mask.
Day 2 was using solvent/scraper to remove the glue.
Day 3 (tomorrow) is touch up and polish/wax.
Probably about 16 hours
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1996 Tioga Class C
2007 Monaco Diplomat 40 PDQ
TOAD 2012 Cadillac SRX 4
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11-11-2020, 04:59 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moorpark, Ca.
Posts: 24,832
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No 3M mask....aren't you worried about the coach catching Covid? 
That looks like about a 2005 or 2006 Diplomat. Our 2005 was the best coach we ever had.
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Don & Mary
2019 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 (Freightliner)
2019 Ford Raptor
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11-11-2020, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member
Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Clovis NM
Posts: 4,391
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The 3M paint protection is great stuff. Keeps rock chips and stuff to a minimum, but it only last for about 5 to 7 years. And it's a bear to remove.
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2006 Damon Daybreak 3276 35'with 5 Star Tuner. 3 200 Amp Lithium batteries and 2000 watt PSW inverter/charger. 2013 Elantra on a Master Tow dolly.
Retired USAF
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11-11-2020, 05:32 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 4,583
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don
No 3M mask....aren't you worried about the coach catching Covid?
That looks like about a 2005 or 2006 Diplomat. Our 2005 was the best coach we ever had. |
It's a 2007 Diplomat. We bought it from a wealthy farmer that didn't take real good care of it. He replaced things that didn't work but never washed/waxed, etc. As we're cleaning her up we are starting to think we might have a little gem considering we paid way under market value. Here's to hoping......
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1996 Tioga Class C
2007 Monaco Diplomat 40 PDQ
TOAD 2012 Cadillac SRX 4
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11-11-2020, 05:56 PM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Deming, New Mexico
Posts: 643
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HarryStone
The 3M paint protection is great stuff. Keeps rock chips and stuff to a minimum, but it only last for about 5 to 7 years. And it's a bear to remove.
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Any idea if that 3M paint protection comes in sheets and available at auto parts stores? My Minnie Winnie has the forward facing flat surfaces where the coach body meets the chassis cab and the driver's side has taken stone hits on our Alaska Highway trips.
The damage isn't bad, just a few small dings in the fiberglass, but I'm thinking that protective sheeting might be worthwhile.
Opinions?
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11-11-2020, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: The Great NorthWest
Posts: 1,190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by akeagle
Any idea if that 3M paint protection comes in sheets and available at auto parts stores? My Minnie Winnie has the forward facing flat surfaces where the coach body meets the chassis cab and the driver's side has taken stone hits on our Alaska Highway trips.
The damage isn't bad, just a few small dings in the fiberglass, but I'm thinking that protective sheeting might be worthwhile.
Opinions?
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I suggest looking for a shop near you that does window tinting . Most of the shops also do vinyl wraps and the clear paint protection .
When I had our windows tinted it wasn't much more expensive than just purchasing the material.
Plus , you'll get a professional job . They make it look easy , but it's a real pain if you haven't done it before.
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11-11-2020, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member
Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Clovis NM
Posts: 4,391
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Yes, it is available in sheets. If you haven't installed it before, it can be challenging. If you have lots of money, get someone to do it for you. Otherwise, Youtube and patience. I've installed it on 2 vehicles so far.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Paint-Prote...Cclp%3A2334524
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2006 Damon Daybreak 3276 35'with 5 Star Tuner. 3 200 Amp Lithium batteries and 2000 watt PSW inverter/charger. 2013 Elantra on a Master Tow dolly.
Retired USAF
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11-11-2020, 08:48 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Clovis, CA, USA
Posts: 13,397
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okcnewbie...I'm starting to think about removing mine. Where did you first start the process?
I'm thinking of starting with the door that opens up to the engine.
I called the dealer I bought it from 15 years ago and they quoted me about $4,000 to remove it.
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2004 Monaco La Palma 36DBD, W22, 8.1, 7.1 MPG
2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
Criticism is easier than Craftsmanship
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11-11-2020, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 617
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I did mine last year. Started at the front door lock as that was the smallest area, then went to work on the area around the mirrors. Took me several days though!
Wish you well!
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2008 Monaco Dynasty Yorkshire IV
2013 Ford Flex
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11-11-2020, 09:25 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Clovis, CA, USA
Posts: 13,397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arby49
I did mine last year. Started at the front door lock as that was the smallest area, then went to work on the area around the mirrors. Took me several days though!
Wish you well!
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Good call...I've got a small strip right beneath my entry door, About 3" by 2'.
Think I'll start there to see if I want to do the whole front.
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2004 Monaco La Palma 36DBD, W22, 8.1, 7.1 MPG
2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
Criticism is easier than Craftsmanship
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11-11-2020, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Deming, New Mexico
Posts: 643
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Bill and Harry: Thanks for the info!
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11-11-2020, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member
Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Clovis NM
Posts: 4,391
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For removal, heat is your friend. It's best to sit it out in the hot sun for several hours, but, in the winter, a hair drier is best. A heat gun may generate too much heat and that would be a bad thing.
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2006 Damon Daybreak 3276 35'with 5 Star Tuner. 3 200 Amp Lithium batteries and 2000 watt PSW inverter/charger. 2013 Elantra on a Master Tow dolly.
Retired USAF
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11-12-2020, 07:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Braidwood Il.
Posts: 8,301
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I have a heat gun ,picked up at Ace with wheel adjustable from cool to very hot. I've read owners used wallpaper steamer as well, steam is very fast heat transfer. Never seen chip guard look like that one before. Like faux leather or something.
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95 Monaco Crown Royale
M11 400hp, 4060 trans.
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11-12-2020, 11:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Benton, AR
Posts: 1,229
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Here's a link to a bunch of videos by UglyshieldRemoval.com. They're the Florida company that both removes the shield and sells adhesive remover.
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