Paint problems

[Hurricane1]

Has anyone experienced a paint problem like the attached.hope it shows. It started when we were in South Florida and then it got worse when we were in Texas this winter. I'd hate to have to paint this whole section.

[Lv2Roam2]

As an amateur - I'd say the clear coat is failing. I've helped others buff out some of these sections and then watched as they reapplied the clear coat. Let's see what others with more experience offer.

Bottom line: any good paint shop can fix it - best to get some good references and multiple quotes.

[Moondaddy]

As posted that is the clear coat popped off of the paint. Normally more severe on the really dark colors that absorb more heat in direct sun light. I have a Monaco with dark brown on my end caps and they are much worse than what you have. I did try buffing lightly after taking the loose flakes of c.c. off. Used rattle cans of c.c. and looked much better, only lasted one season. Looks about the same right now.
Talked to a motor home paint shop for estimate to repair, they didn't want to mess with it. Full body paint job at their shop in 2017 was 33K and the paint has checkered worse than before they worked on it (not my rig). I am now trying to find a good shop that does that kind of work and will stand behind the finished job.

[Solo_RV_Guy]

Originally Posted by Moondaddy

As posted that is the clear coat popped off of the paint. Normally more severe on the really dark colors that absorb more heat in direct sun light. I have a Monaco with dark brown on my end caps and they are much worse than what you have. I did try buffing lightly after taking the loose flakes of c.c. off. Used rattle cans of c.c. and looked much better, only lasted one season. Looks about the same right now.
Talked to a motor home paint shop for estimate to repair, they didn't want to mess with it. Full body paint job at their shop in 2017 was 33K and the paint has checkered worse than before they worked on it (not my rig). I am now trying to find a good shop that does that kind of work and will stand behind the finished job.

There is a recent thread from an owner taking his coach to Mexico for paint and body work, about half or less cost than in the USA. IIRC the owner was pleased with the outcome.


As far as standing behind the work I think that unless there was a materials or workmanship issue, you're on your own with paint exposed to Mother Nature, just like on your sticks and bricks house.

[leadman]

Very common where the sun shines bright most of the time. My 2001 Dakota is on it's third paint job and needs a fourth.
Thinking about going with the paint with the clearcoat mixed into the color. May fade but hope it won't peel.

[Clement 2003]

I have read a lot of blogs about taking your coach to Mexico to have it painted but , they have not given an address or given a way of contacting these shops.
We will be in Mexico for a while this coming winter and I would like to check them out.