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Mr. Fixit Paints Again

Yahoo Message Number: 92269
Howdy Campers,

Last Fall Mr. Fixit spray painted the two bad slide trim pieces on the rear slides. The details of that project are here: http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=126#Post126 I'd rate this project somewhat advanced but manageable by anyone comfortable with spray painting. This past week I began working on the kitchen slide. Yup, all 12" 2" of it. Slide number 3 of 4 in the lineup of those requiring attention. 99% of the damaged paint has confined itself to the lower horizontal run. All of this paint mess is a result of CC not going the distance to prep the aluminum properly at the factory. Of course, fixing it now after the fact is much more work. I opted to undertake this myself because of the costs, wanting the work done correctly and avoiding the inconvenience of holding up in some paint shop.

Weather has been good and no issues with the neighbors or the park. As I write, old paint has been stripped, aluminum cleaned and the conversion coating applied. Bare metal has been primed, spot putty applied (for pitted metal) and 3 color coats have been sprayed. I'm now awaiting a cloudy day to spray the final 2 coats of clear coat. I've started a thread on this here:

http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=239#Post239 for those interested in this stuff. Not sure yet if I'll start the last slide or wait until Spring. Got to see what kind of mood I'm in when this one is completed. Safe travels.

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Best - Scott

2006 Allure 430 40' #31349

(Bus-Stead Lemon) My Allure Page http://www.muniac.com/Allure%20Page.html

Re: Mr. Fixit Paints Again

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 92277
Hi Scott,

Unlike you I lack the skill, patience, appropriate tools and knowledge to fix the blisters on the aluminum trim, however your article on the first works provided me with the basis to discuss the problem with my paint shop, so many thanks. The initial issues were all on the corners of the slides, requiring the removal of the plastic bump protectors and all the preparation and painting as you described. My paint graphics cut through the rail trim so rather than do the whole rail with the multiple colours needed, the paint shop did the affected section of colour so they had a neat cut line. This does mean that some others have erupted along the rail now and will need to be done. However this is not the only place where this occurs, I have had several others around wheel arches for example so I will just take the coach back to the shop when I have another collection, with a marked up picture for them to sort out, like this winter!
It is indeed a great shame that CC excellent paint job is marred by the poor preparation in this area. However they are not alone, I have seen similar on American Coach, and the cheap gassers like a friend of mine has have the pox all over. So I suppose we are lucky??
Michael 2008 Allure 31683 Falmouth UK
 

Re: Mr. Fixit Paints Again

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 92283
Mike - Yes I've got a few minor paint blisters elsewhere on the exterior too. One is on the entrance door trim but not obvious so I'll defer that repair to another time. Perhaps a project that never gets done.
In a few minutes I'll spray the final clear coat and hope it goes on as expected. My wild crazy guess at fixing all four slides properly to include conversion coating is about $1.5-2k from a custom paint shop that does high end work. It's time consuming work. Cheaper repairs can be had but these tend to be expensive in the long run.

As those know that read my blurbs, I'm critical of workmanship and design. Always looking for ways to improve things. People simple need to know what's going on. And I try to offer positive solutions to the things I speak critically about. That information is free to anyone that can get a browser session. It's also very easy to access. As you indicate - knowledge, descriptions and pictures have value on many levels beyond the DIYer. Given the situation with CC, I feel strongly about developing/maintaining a self supporting group of owners. We need to find ways to make that process the best it can be. That said, I document my experiences. I don't base impressions by looking at even more failed designs but instead think using proper manufacturing/design practices is a better reference. Just my 2 cents. Glad the info helped you as that's the point. Moving forward, good luck with your repairs and service provider. Safe travels too and thanks for the kind words.

Best - Scott

2006 Allure 430 40' #31349

(Bus-Stead Lemon) My Allure Page http://www.muniac.com/Allure%20Page.html