Since I got the interior all cleaned up and the new floor in the inside looks and feels nice. Now I'd like to get the exterior going to match. Has anyone wrapped their class C? How pricey was it?I think a wrap would be the way to go since my paint has faded and I've got some delaminating going on. I realize this coach isn't going to last forever but I'd like to not look like cousin Eddie rolling up for a Griswold family Christmas everywhere I go. I had envisioned getting the sides, front cap and rear done, leaving the roof and van alone.

Things to consider and it depends on how bad the paint is. I don't see how a wrap will help with the delamination. Have you considered doing the ZEP Floor care process that is covered many times on this forum? It makes dull faded gel coat look great. I cleaned and cleaned my 2000 MH and applied 4-5 coats of floor wax to the entire motorhome (a Class A in my case)and the finish looks great. I also applied the floor wax to the faded black window trim and they look good too.

I didn't expect it to help with the delamination, I only mentioned that to explain why I don't think paint would be cost effective. Lipstick on a pig mentality. I haven't heard of the ZEP before. I'll definitely research it. I guess I should mention that the basement storage area has been resprayed at some point and has faded as well. Basically the beltline down is not original paint.

just went to a web site and saw the demo on installation of a wrap on a 14 ft jon boat. think I would pay for a paint job before tackling that my self.bumpy

I was thinking about doing the same to cover up some encounter with trees and all the screw holes in the trim that are a water leak waiting to happen IMO. After pricing a wrap I couldn't going ahead with it for what I would gain. If your color is "Oxford white" as Ford calls it (look up your paint code by vin) I bought some touch paint from standard brands and it turned out good on some small "wounds" can't even tell they were there.

It's beyond touch up. It just looks old, a little chalky and dated. I can't complain since I have less than 9k invested (tires, purchase price, porcelain toilet and flooring) thus far but if I can have it appear less worn then that's an improvement worth investigating.

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wildtoad
Explorer II
Dec 18, 2014
Things to consider and it depends on how bad the paint is. I don't see how a wrap will help with the delamination.

Have you considered doing the ZEP Floor care process that is covered many times on this forum? It makes dull faded gel coat look great. I cleaned and cleaned my 2000 MH and applied 4-5 coats of floor wax to the entire motorhome (a Class A in my case)and the finish looks great. I also applied the floor wax to the faded black window trim and they look good too.
rooney77
Explorer
Dec 18, 2014
I didn't expect it to help with the delamination, I only mentioned that to explain why I don't think paint would be cost effective. Lipstick on a pig mentality.

I haven't heard of the ZEP before. I'll definitely research it.

I guess I should mention that the basement storage area has been resprayed at some point and has faded as well. Basically the beltline down is not original paint.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Dec 18, 2014
just went to a web site and saw the demo on installation of a wrap on a 14 ft jon boat. think I would pay for a paint job before tackling that my self.
bumpy
path1
Explorer
Dec 18, 2014
I was thinking about doing the same to cover up some encounter with trees and all the screw holes in the trim that are a water leak waiting to happen IMO. After pricing a wrap I couldn't going ahead with it for what I would gain. If your color is "Oxford white" as Ford calls it (look up your paint code by vin) I bought some touch paint from standard brands and it turned out good on some small "wounds" can't even tell they were there.
rooney77
Explorer
Dec 18, 2014
It's beyond touch up. It just looks old, a little chalky and dated. I can't complain since I have less than 9k invested (tires, purchase price, porcelain toilet and flooring) thus far but if I can have it appear less worn then that's an improvement worth investigating.
mabynack
Explorer II
Dec 18, 2014
I looked at a wrap for my daughter's Toyota and it was going to cost two grand. Not nearly as cheap as I thought it was going to be.
rooney77
Explorer
Dec 18, 2014
Oof, that's high. Hey path1, what was your quoted price, if you don't mind me asking?
DaHose
Explorer
Dec 18, 2014
I am seriously looking into plastidip. Sprays on like paint, seals cracks/holes and can be top coated.

Jose
ksg5000
Explorer
Dec 18, 2014
Use the forum search feature .. Zep wet look is an acrylic floor finish which many will testify can make an older RV/boat look like new. Delam is a big deal to many RV buyers and a wrap won't change their view - stick with Zep and forget the expensive wrap. Just my 02.
rooney77
Explorer
Dec 18, 2014
I have no interest in selling it. In fact when the house is too far gone I intend on pulling out all the usable components, tearing the walls and roof off and rebuilding to my liking from the floor up (floor and basement are steel frame). So this is more of a "make it look decent for a few years" solution.

I've been reading up on the ZEP. Seems there's mixed reviews but given my intentions it sounds like it might be what I'm looking for.

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