Full body paint or standard finish ?

[Vfoote3]

Does a unit with full body paint help with the longevity of the exterior? I understand it's easier to clean then the standard finish. I'm looking for exterior finish upgrades that will help keep the exterior in shape.

[AKRUEBBE]

Originally Posted by villui

Does a unit with full body paint help with the longevity of the exterior? I understand it's easier to clean then the standard finish. I'm looking for exterior finish upgrades that will help keep the exterior in shape.

I think full body paint, properly applied, is a plus in all aspects. Easier to clean and will retain wax longer. Resale value should be boosted a bit also. I wanted it on my Pinnacle when I ordered it but DW said we can find other things to do with the $9,000 they want for that option...........I humbly agree.

[RetiredOne]

Third choice... How about a full body vinyl wrap (like I did).

I didn't like the original exterior on the Redhawk, so the first thing I did when I brought the rig home was to have all the original decals and Jayco advertising removed, then we designed our own custom exterior, and had a local wrap guy complete it.

[AKRUEBBE]

Originally Posted by RetiredOne

Third choice... How about a full body vinyl wrap (like I did).

I didn't like the original exterior on the Redhawk, so the first thing I did when I brought the rig home was to have all the original decals and Jayco advertising removed, then we designed our own custom exterior, and had a local wrap guy complete it.

Looks great............how does it hold up compared to other finishes? Is it similar to an all encompassing decal?

[RetiredOne]

Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE

Looks great............how does it hold up compared to other finishes? Is it similar to an all encompassing decal?

Probably comparable to a vinyl decal, has a 5 year warranty. I can wax over it to protect it.

I, like you was looking at full body paint, and had similar prices. This wrap was a lot less, so even after a handful of years, if problems start, and I still own the rig, I'll just get another custom, one of a kind, wrap done.

[RetiredOne]

Originally Posted by villui

Does a unit with full body paint help with the longevity of the exterior? I understand it's easier to clean then the standard finish. I'm looking for exterior finish upgrades that will help keep the exterior in shape.

Something else I noticed with my vinyl wrap. I don't have to wash the exterior, nothing sticks to it. I've washed the exterior only once in 7 months.

Even after it was dirty from camping, having muddy splashes up on the sides from running through mudholes and road dirt, the next time it rains, it all runs off.

[Vfoote3]

Originally Posted by RetiredOne

Probably comparable to a vinyl decal, has a 5 year warranty. I can wax over it to protect it.

I, like you was looking at full body paint, and had similar prices. This wrap was a lot less, so even after a handful of years, if problems start, and I still own the rig, I'll just get another custom, one of a kind, wrap done.

What was cost to wrap yours?

[RetiredOne]

Originally Posted by Vfoote3

What was cost to wrap yours?

It was $3800, and that included taking off all the original Jayco/Redhawk decals.