Exterior Painting of Motorhome
This is going to generate a lively discussion I imagine. My Class "A" motor home is looking pretty sad. As it's 24 years old, it's not bad, but the paint is faded, scuffed, scratched, etc. I won...
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Well, I've done a bit of boat painting, a lot of bottom hull stuff, even worked with Imron for a period.
With the cost of Imron/Awlgrip and the consequent safety precautions needed, it isn't something I'd advise for an older guy seeking a cheap paint job. If any priming needs to be done, the three part Imron primer is something to avoid unless proper respiration gear is on hand. Regular body shop mask cartridges won't handle the chemicals in that primer and I have seen first hand the long recovery time for a guy that uses Imron primer and isn't protected.
I wonder if the OP has found a solution for the old MH. Given the situation, I'd suggest to find a local crew that can spit and polish what he has. If I was closer, I'd be there to help out. I love preparing painted surfaces, turning a dull oxidized surface to bright and clean. It's amazing to change a scuffed clear coat on a car or truck to shining and like new. If you have the tricks and gear, it's not that hard or time consuming.
On the other hand, my kids thought I was nuts with all the polishing and waxing I did on our fleet. Maybe they, at least, learned a few things about vehicle maintenance.
With the cost of Imron/Awlgrip and the consequent safety precautions needed, it isn't something I'd advise for an older guy seeking a cheap paint job. If any priming needs to be done, the three part Imron primer is something to avoid unless proper respiration gear is on hand. Regular body shop mask cartridges won't handle the chemicals in that primer and I have seen first hand the long recovery time for a guy that uses Imron primer and isn't protected.
I wonder if the OP has found a solution for the old MH. Given the situation, I'd suggest to find a local crew that can spit and polish what he has. If I was closer, I'd be there to help out. I love preparing painted surfaces, turning a dull oxidized surface to bright and clean. It's amazing to change a scuffed clear coat on a car or truck to shining and like new. If you have the tricks and gear, it's not that hard or time consuming.
On the other hand, my kids thought I was nuts with all the polishing and waxing I did on our fleet. Maybe they, at least, learned a few things about vehicle maintenance.
