We pulled off the protective plastic from the aluminum sides today and got the first look at what the fish scale type siding looks like. I sort of like it but we are going to paint it. I should at least check into the vinyl wrap but I don't think it is a real option.
We decided to get the roof done first and then get it professionally painted. I started adding up the cost of paint, plus supplies, building a spray booth, and the time...just not worth it. I found a place that does RV and trucks that say they can do a nice job for around $1800. It would cost us over $1200 just in primer, paint, plastic, masks, spray guns, etc.
In order to do that, I think we will get the roof Rhino coated first now. This will make the unit at least somewhat weather resistant for the trip to the paint shop. I need to weld mount points on the Isuzu this week for the torklifts.
Here are some pics of the bare aluminum siding. From the back you can see the seams of Sikaflex...looks like pin stripes :-)
