decals

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Although many don't feel covering a trailer worthwhile, I am convinced it helps immensely. A friend of mine just bought a six year old unit that was covered when not in use and the decals look like new. The proof is in the pudding.

Lots of quality wax with high UV protectant

Since they're so expensive they are called "graphics" rather than decals. :R:B

We have been using Aerospace 303 Protectant on the decals and NuFinish wax on the gelcoat on both our last two trailers, and it kept everything looking like new. I would guess any quality UV protectant and wax/polish will do the job - the secret is to keep on it on a regular basis. Less rubbing that way too ...

I honestly think a UV protectant or just parking it where the sun cant get to it will extend the life of the decals just about indefinitely. My TT is nothing spectacular quality wise but the graphics look like new after ten years because they get almost no sun at all. ( I wax them regularly)
The front is the only part that gets sun and those decals were toast after a couple of years. But the rest are as nice as the day it was built.

Ours have started to peel also but instead of replacing them I have wondered about painting on new swirls. Our decals lasted longer than yours but I would not want them peeling off in a year or two.

We park Rocky undercover and the only places that get sun is on the rear and, in the late afternoon, the street side. The rear is where it gets hit all day. Many have used the 303 and we just recently bought some, but never got it used yet. Agree that the sun is the worst enemy. We are looking into a good, cost effective way to block the sun from the rear. Wish we had realized that we needed the rear of the Rockyport closed in when we built it. Found a solar screen product that looks like it might be promising....lets in light but blocks the UV rays. If there is a way to get into an area not exposed to sun, I think that's the best way.

A carport to park the trailer under. I didn't spend much more on a carport then what a new set of decals would cost.

I use Nufinish to wax the TT including decals as well.

I too have decals cracked and peeling and have been searching out a way to safely remove them...
Many here and other places recommend the "3m Stripe Off" wheel.