Repainting T@B trim

mazamabill · May 2017

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 · August 2018

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 · August 2018

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!

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Lesley_and_Ian · August 2018

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

Mouseketab · August 2018

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 · August 2018

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

JonInHouston · August 2018

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 · August 2018

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 · August 2018

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 · August 2018

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 · August 2018

Great job!

Sparky13 · August 2018

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 · August 2018

Check out Krylon brand.

JonInHouston · August 2018

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.

Repainting T@B trim

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