Silver trim peeling?

Kats

The silver trim on the back of our T@B is peeling. I just noticed it. Any suggestions on how to fix this and stop further peeling?

Nomad

Peeling in what way - having a hard time visualizing - Got a pic?

Kats

Here you go...

Nomad

Ahhh, the paint is peeling.

Verna

Katz, if it is still under warranty (one year from the original purchase date), please contact your dealer and let them contact Pleasant Valley. If you are out of warranty, you can contact Pleasant Valley (phone number on the right of this page under contact numbers) for their assistance.

Kats

Very good, Verna. Will do.

Dalehelman

Mine did the same thing. That piece is a vinyl strip that covers some screw heads I think. Paint does not stick to vinyl very good. You could take the paint off and leave it white. I covered mine with black 1/2 inch pvc black marine striping tape from West Marine. 

TABaker

Dutchmen T@Bs came with the black rubber/vinyl piece.

sabel

 Toyota silver metallic color, Dupli-Color, 1C8, Lunar Mist (M), ATY 1602 is a fair match.

sgttiki

Auto manufacturers and auto body shops use "special additives" which are added to their paints before it is applied to vinyl/rubber. It allows the paint to adhere to and flex when applied. Ordinarily, this is an effective way to paint these surfaces.

However, as we all know, sometimes there are problems with the manufacturers paint application(s). Some of us remember the Chrysler recalls during the 70's, when the paint would peel off like dead skin after a terrible sunburn! YIKES!

Same with some auto body repairs. It comes down to proper prep work, proper paint additives/application. From the picture above, I suspect the manufacturer did not hit the necessary standards needed for the paint to properly adhere/flex.

Comes down to quality control! The factory should want to know so they can take needed steps so as to avoid such problems.

in2mtns

Our T@B is doing the same thing.  I'm going to go with dalehelman's approach:

"I covered mine with black 1/2 inch pvc black marine striping tape from West Marine. "

Kats

I think I will do the black tape thing, myself.