Decals splitting and peeling
I noticed the large decal on the front of my new 2014 TT has little splits on the top and is beginning to peel back at the splits. I think it's due to the brutal cold winter we had here in SW Ohio. An...
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I saw your post, and before I even clicked on it to read it I knew it was a Thor Built RV! Brand new and the decals already peeling, faded or cracking. Wow!
My Jayco was 8 years old when I sold it last month...the original vinyl graphics were perfect.
If you do get a new set installed...follow the directions for vinyl graphic care. When it comes to the graphics Thor seems to like using..it may not help however..
NEVER WAX THE GRAPHICS! EVER! If wax gets on them, remove the wax with a non-petroleum based product. Use nothing containing ANY percentage of Petroleum Distillates listed on the label.
Use no silicone products either such as WD40. Distillates of Petroleum will remove the "plastisizers" from the Vinyl, and UV fade and vinyl graphic cracking WILL accelerate.
DO USE 303 Aerospace or Protectal Protectorants, spray on a cloth and wipe the graphics. These products are safe, will not harm the vinyl, colors OR adhesive backing.
INFO ON 303 Aerospace Spray-It was developed by Dupont Chemical Engineers to protect the expensive graphics and paint jobs on commercial airliners...some of the fancy imron paint and vinyl graphic jobs on Quanta's and Virgin Atlanic Aircraft cost quarter of a million dollars and upwards. Sun damage and UV damage had to be limited and 303 Aerospace was not only safe, but very effective as a SPF 60 sunscreen! Works on your rv too! Tires, vinyl awnings, plastic trim, painted surfaces (car detilers love this stuff!).
Good luck next time!
My Jayco was 8 years old when I sold it last month...the original vinyl graphics were perfect.
If you do get a new set installed...follow the directions for vinyl graphic care. When it comes to the graphics Thor seems to like using..it may not help however..
NEVER WAX THE GRAPHICS! EVER! If wax gets on them, remove the wax with a non-petroleum based product. Use nothing containing ANY percentage of Petroleum Distillates listed on the label.
Use no silicone products either such as WD40. Distillates of Petroleum will remove the "plastisizers" from the Vinyl, and UV fade and vinyl graphic cracking WILL accelerate.
DO USE 303 Aerospace or Protectal Protectorants, spray on a cloth and wipe the graphics. These products are safe, will not harm the vinyl, colors OR adhesive backing.
INFO ON 303 Aerospace Spray-It was developed by Dupont Chemical Engineers to protect the expensive graphics and paint jobs on commercial airliners...some of the fancy imron paint and vinyl graphic jobs on Quanta's and Virgin Atlanic Aircraft cost quarter of a million dollars and upwards. Sun damage and UV damage had to be limited and 303 Aerospace was not only safe, but very effective as a SPF 60 sunscreen! Works on your rv too! Tires, vinyl awnings, plastic trim, painted surfaces (car detilers love this stuff!).
Good luck next time!
