Repainting T@B trim

mazamabill

I purchased a 2014 T@B Max S last year. Unfortunately, it is a model that is all gray, including the trim. I much prefer the look with the different colored trim. Does anyone have experience repainting the trim? Any advice is welcome. Thx. Bill

JonInHouston

I just took mine off & repainted all the trim.  Its easy, but time consuming.  Mine was an older 2005 model so I'm glad that I did it.  The plastic was starting to break & crack.  I reinforced the some of the pieced with with aluminum flashing & JB Weld on the underside to stop the cracks & breaks. 

lisaeggert

When I bought my T@B in January the trim was red.  I wanted it silver for the design I was adding.  I regret that decision.  It is chipping everywhere - from rocks or even small bumps into it.  In hindsight, I would have ordered new parts from NuCamp instead.  The price would probably have been the same, as I paid $1500 to have it painted.    Looking at the pics I kind of miss the little red guy!   

Lesley_and_Ian

That is good to know as I have also considered repainting the trim.  BTW I  love your design.  Is it decals?

Mouseketab

I repainted my Red Clamshell trim myself back in 2007. Navy Blue. I only have the windows, fenders and front handle trim. I used spray paint for plastic. I pulled it all off again in 2014 and repainted. It has held up well.

Lesley_and_Ian

Did you have issues with replacing the trim and having water enter the screw holes?  I've been warned that is an issue.

JonInHouston

Lesley_and_Ian said:

Did you have issues with replacing the trim and having water enter the screw holes?  I've been warned that is an issue.

I use silicone caulk on the holes when I reinstall the trim.

Mouseketab

I have a roll of the sticky stuff and I make sure I put fresh sticky over each hole.
(I forget the name of it)

Mouseketab

Oh and just an FYI, the first time I pulled the trim off, I found a couple of "oops" holes under the trim. I filled those with silicone.

JonInHouston

Here are my before & after pics.  (Bottom pic is the Before pic)
I went with the original yellow & repainted the grey plastic a dark regal blue.
I also reinforced/repaired the trim with aluminum sheeting & JBWeld.
I used washers with neoprene gaskets when replacing the screws,

jkjenn

Great job!

Sparky13

Hello! I’m new to this site. I just bought an all white 2016 T@b. I’d love to paint some of the trim. What type of paint should I use?

Sharon_is_SAM

Check out Krylon brand.

JonInHouston

I started off with Krylon, but then they changed their formula halfway through my paint job.  The new formula had the same color names, but the finish & color was off and I didnt like it so I switched to a Rustoleum color that I like.  I basically primed with Krylon & used Rustoleum as my Finish coat.