Decals, graphics

[brayr]

I have a 2010 Spree by KZ and the decals are peeling off. Does anybody know what causes this and if I spend the money to replace them is there any way to prevent this from happening again? The decals from the factory are expensive and it is recommended to have a body shop so the work which will be expensive.
Spreeman Ray

[BB_TX]

There really seems to be no rhyme or reason on why some have decal problems and others with similar/same models have no problem. My decals all looked great for 6 yrs. then the front and rear started peeling. Sides still look great after 8 yrs. Exact same trailer in storage near mine still looks good all around at same age. Others have reported peeling/cracking after only 2-3 years. And all over the country and in all environmental conditions. Mine being in TX sun and heat.

But at least Keystone provided replacement decals for free for me to install or pay to have installed.

[Oasisbob]

IMHO factory decals should be sold at cost as they are free advertising for the manufacturer. Also one would think that would be one part of the RV with quality in mind. I mean many RV's are rolling bill boards for the manufacturer. But guess I am wrong again. It is possible to make quality decals and trailers but I must be wrong on that too.

[Ron3rd]

303 Aerospace Protectant

[2oldman]

Sun.

[ScottG]

I firmly believe it's mostly the sun that does the damage.
My TT is a classic case. We don't get the sun here that they do in places like Az or S. Ca. So my 10 y/o graphics are in perfect condition with the exception of the front. While the back and sides are well protected, the front of my TT gets the afternoon sun every day. Those decals faded within a couple of years and started trying to peel after about 5 years. A couple of years ago I had the front re-painted because not only were the decals shot but the gel-coat was going away as well.
Oh and I wax it at least once or twice a years - decals included.
Here's what the look like after ten years:


So the longer you can keep the sun off it the better.