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Rodz
Jul 08, 2015Explorer
Vulcan Rider wrote:Rodz wrote:
I've done some RV and boat repair. But that's gel coat without any paint. Repair, spray gel coat, sand and buff. It's actually easier than painting. The newer motor homes use automotive paint.
OK, so what qualifies as "newer" ??
Mine is a 2007 Class C and it certainly does NOT.
There is a stark difference between the paint on the cab, a Ford truck, and the finish on the "home" part.
I can't say that you are absolutely wrong because I don't know for sure. All but the very large ones (Class A's)still LOOK like they are fiberglass.
When weight and cost are prime factors, I just can't see the smaller ones converting to a metal shell.....or a thick enough fiberglass...... that flexing wouldn't crack conventional paint.
Full body paint was an option on many class A's. It was standard on most diesels for a long time. Ford delivered the class C chassis with paint on the cab. The rest is gel coat fiberglass. It takes a lot of work to get and keep a shine on gel coat.
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