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Andy_F
Explorer
Jun 10, 2018

Faded front decals

I posted this under the Keystone Bullet Premier thread but I thought I would share it for all who have faded and cracked front end/cap decals.

My solution: forget the expensive replacements from the manufacturer. Keystone wanted over $175 of my hard earned money for a decal that was junk the day it was applied at the factory. And they wouldn't give me a decal to apply myself, of course.

So, Amazon was the answer for just under $60 for this beautiful US Flag and eagle:

  • bartlettj's avatar
    bartlettj
    Explorer
    Jun 11, 2018
    I'm in the process of stripping mine off and replacing it with a Renogy 100W flexible solar panel. (Only weighs 5lbs) I'll post a picture when I'm done.
  • Andy_F's avatar
    Andy_F
    Explorer
    Jun 11, 2018
    I have had a great experience with all my other decals with regular 303 protection applied. My front stripes from the factory look brand new just like all my other decals. It was only the "BULLET" front decal that started cracking and fading right away.
  • ppine's avatar
    ppine
    Explorer II
    Jun 10, 2018
    I am seeing more And more white RVs with all decals removed. Once the eye get used it, a vast improvement. Why pay to advertise the manufacturer?

    Wraps are becoming popular. Painting is just as effective and a lot cheaper.

    I have a 2004 vintage boat and each year I remove more and more graphics. I have taken some off a travel trailer. A bad decal is much worse than no decal.
  • LarryJM's avatar
    LarryJM
    Explorer II
    Jun 10, 2018
    SidecarFlip wrote:
    Laser cut pressure sensitive Vinyl only lasts so long, no matter what it is, where it's made and how it's applied. Fact of life sad to say.

    Especially when exposed to UV rays as in front somewhat horizontal facing vinyl.


    That along with the wind abrasion seems to suggest that anything other than actual airbrush/paint is not going to last long term. My front decal went south at around 7 years and I'm just going to leave it plain. All the decals on the sides and back are fine, it's just the front that didn't hold up.

    Larry
  • SidecarFlip's avatar
    SidecarFlip
    Explorer III
    Jun 10, 2018
    Laser cut pressure sensitive Vinyl only lasts so long, no matter what it is, where it's made and how it's applied. Fact of life sad to say.

    Especially when exposed to UV rays as in front somewhat horizontal facing vinyl.
  • Andy_F's avatar
    Andy_F
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2018
    Fordlover wrote:
    Love it. Way better than paying to advertise for the company that you already paid to advertise for. Great upgrade and you saved some cash.

    What did you do to remove the old decal and how tough was it?


    It was actually pretty easy. I used a de-striping wheel made by 3M. You attach it to your drill:

    3M Stripe Off Wheel 07498, 4" Diameter x 5/8" Width, 3/8" Mandrel, Beige (Pack of 1)

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063VT0G?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf


    Here is the decal:

    American Flag Eagle XX Large 48" Decal Fast from the United States

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GP402DY?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
  • htss's avatar
    htss
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2018
    I love this! Thank you! I wanted to replace mine with a factory decal also but I like this much more!
  • Fordlover's avatar
    Fordlover
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2018
    Love it. Way better than paying to advertise for the company that you already paid to advertise for. Great upgrade and you saved some cash.

    What did you do to remove the old decal and how tough was it?

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