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05-17-2006, 08:49 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
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We are looking at a new Adventurer. We are debating full body paint verse striped. Does anybody have any feedback about how well the paint holds up verses the conventional white with striping.
I am a little freaked about having the paint start to weather after just a few years and I tend to keep my stuff for up to 10 years.
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Shastaron
2004 Winnebago Sightseer 30B Ford V10
Towing PT Cruiser or Ranger 520VX
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05-17-2006, 08:49 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 10
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We are looking at a new Adventurer. We are debating full body paint verse striped. Does anybody have any feedback about how well the paint holds up verses the conventional white with striping.
I am a little freaked about having the paint start to weather after just a few years and I tend to keep my stuff for up to 10 years.
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Shastaron
2004 Winnebago Sightseer 30B Ford V10
Towing PT Cruiser or Ranger 520VX
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05-17-2006, 11:32 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moorpark, Ca.
Posts: 14
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shastaron...The full body paint is just like the stuff on your car. If you take reasonable care of the coach (wax every 6-12 months) it shouldhold up well over ten years.
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Don & Mary
2014 Newmar Dutch Star - All Electric - 450 ISL 
2016 GMC Canyon 4WD Crew Cab
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05-18-2006, 02:12 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 396
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Besides t looks GREAT.  We have had both and the full body paint still looks good after 2 years and the other, with striping didn't look as good after the same amount of time. I know it is more expensive, but if you are keeping it for 10 years it would be worth the investment.
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05-18-2006, 02:28 AM
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Administrator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 1,319
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Winnebago's full body painting is done by CDI....They use Sherwin Williams AUTOMOTIVE coatings.
Having recently returned from Forest City (Winnebago USA) and personally toured the CDI facility from start to finish,I can assure you the process is a complete process from preparation to completion,similar to what is done with an automobile...
I would opt for full body paint...
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05-18-2006, 02:56 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Hickory, NC
Posts: 419
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Great topic! I've wondered about durability in terms of what I would call normal use for me (i.e., brother's yard where tree limbs haven't been cut back; parks with same situation...not talking huge limbs...just small branches).
I take care of things but as a seasoned citizen I want to maximize the enjoyment and not be anal about cosmetics to the extent that it stops me from going to places that might not be perfect. I noticed yesterday that our most recent voyage had resulted in some surface scrapes that I'll buff off. Could I if it were full body paint? I would hope so because it sure is pretty! But then, don't plan to trade, but younever know!!! Thanks, Steve
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05-18-2006, 03:23 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 367
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Unless you gouge the paint, they'll buff out. I put some nasty tree limb marks along the whole right side of my new coach.
The dealer buffed them right out. The paint will hold up much better than a striped finish. I had a striped class C and spent days each year giving it coats of wax. It would last looking good for about 3 weeks.
In my opinion, full body paint is worth every dime.
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Doug and Cassi
'05 Meridian 36G
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05-18-2006, 04:21 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Shelocta, PA
Posts: 1,196
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Full body paint is the only way to go.
Also, if the Workhorse W24 chassis is an option get it.
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05-18-2006, 04:33 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Crossville, TN USA
Posts: 397
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Full body paint runs about $6000.0 more than plain finnish. I like the old finnish. I hate to wax my car let alone a big beast like a MH.
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Tom & Bonnie
2008 Winnebago Aspect 29H
A Class C Not a B+
2010 Ford Flex
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05-18-2006, 06:34 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Fallbrook, Ca
Posts: 307
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The high end 5ver I just traded in had the stripes, and after three years they looked faded and spotty. I wash and treat all of my toys regularly, and it still happened. I went with the full body paint, and love it.
Somewhere down the road the resale will be better as well. Besides, the wife loves it!
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05-18-2006, 06:49 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Longmont, Colorado
Posts: 80
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We just bought our first motorhome with full body paint and it looks great. However, one thing to consider, with the darker paints it gets warmer inside on hot days. I can tell a difference between our mostly white Sunruiser and our new mostly brownish Journey.
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Knut and Susan in Colorado
Currently looking for a new rig
2008 Jeep Liberty manual trans w/Blue Ox
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05-18-2006, 07:28 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Texas hillcountry USA
Posts: 8
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Tom,
Is the frame on your RV actually painted yellow? That woulb be a good option...designer frames 
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Murphy has passed on, but Micah and Bogie have assumed the watch! 02 Holiday Rambler 5ver, 2015 Indian Chief Vintage. 98 Coachmen truck camper.
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05-18-2006, 07:37 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Shelocta, PA
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rvten:
Full body paint runs about $6000.0 more than plain finnish. I like the old finnish. I hate to wax my car let alone a big beast like a MH. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
No waxing is one reason to opt for full body paint. They are clear coated. I never wax a clear coated car or the motorhome. I just keep them washed.
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05-18-2006, 07:41 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Glenwood, Maryland
Posts: 45
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Tom N,
Why is your map backwards? You have moved us from the East coast to the West coast. Now I have to worry about mudslides, bush fires and earthquacks?
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05-18-2006, 09:04 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Shelocta, PA
Posts: 1,196
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No, it is just plain old black. The yellow W24 chassis is for display at RV shows.
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Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Shelocta, PA · FMCA 335149 · W3TLN 2005 Suncruiser 38R · W24, no chassis mods needed · 2013 Honda Accord EX-L · 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L
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05-18-2006, 09:09 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Shelocta, PA
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RV_Boy:
Tom N,
Why is your map backwards? You have moved us from the East coast to the West coast. Now I have to worry about mudslides, bush fires and earthquacks? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
But look how our east coast property values have increased!
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