Help! 2009 t@b clear coat destroyed

Jefftab2009 · July 2024

Hello everyone, We have a 2009 Dutchman t@b. Unfortunately we store it outside and the entire roof clear coat has been destroyed by rain and sun exposure! We want to repair this ourselves if possible! Any thoughts or ideas/input is most welcomed!

johnr · September 2024

Jefftab2009, We have a similar issue with our '08. I asked my local dealer who would charge $3000 for the fix (sand it down and respray it). Did you find a solution? Thanks!

rcarlson1957 · October 2024

You may want to look at self installing a vinyl wrap. I’m getting ready to do mine (just halfway up the front and back due to decal damage. There are many companies out there that sell the vinyl and installation kits. Here’s one. https://www.rvinyl.com/3M-1080-Gloss-Sterling-Silver-RV-Wraps

pthomas745 · October 2024

@rcarlson1957 This is quite interesting, thanks.

For those of you looking, there are several pages that discuss a "wrap" and the costs, etc. The 3m product linked by rcarlson above is even sold at Amazon.

https://www.vinylfrog.com/blogs/car-wrap-tips/the-cost-to-wrap-an-rv

Jefftab2009 · May 2

We have still not found a solution to our 2009 t@b roof repair.

Sharon_is_SAM · May 2

@Jefftab2009 Check out this post. https://community.goodsam.com/discussions/motorhomesforum-board/nyalic-as-clear-coat-replacement-on-roof/3083381

Sharon_is_SAM · May 2

Have you contacted an Airstream dealer? They have a lot of aluminum to repair.
Also, check with local body shop.

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f4/alcoa-clear-coat-peeling-178653.html

Jefftab2009 · May 3

Thanks Sharon_is_SAM for the links you have sent. Every bit of info is helpful! Still searching for the best options to fix our roof! Just got another quote to sand, prep,prime,paint,clear and buff out. $7,800 Just for the roof. We are very discouraged. However we are most likely going to attempt to do it ourselves. Doing research to figure out all the proper steps. Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.

Sharon_is_SAM · May 3

Well, you can always add a vinyl wrap if the outcome is so-so😁

rcarlson1957 · May 4

Jefftab2009, I got the initial wrap material in this week but I'm heading to a rally in Indiana and will tackle it when get back. I did remove all the decals I had on my T@B. I had some big dandelion decals that badly discolored. Unfortunately, it took off the clear coat paint in areas on the front and back of the roof down to the aluminum metal. I will never put another decal on it ever again. So when get back, I'm going to tackle it. From what I gleaned between the internet and my brother who used to paint cars for a living, it's all about the prep and doing that properly. Since there's places where it's down to bare aluminum, going to scuff/sand it, treat it, spray primer it, feather it where it meets the original paint and spray seal it and then install a 7'x5' silver wrap on front and back. If it wasn't for the bare metal think there would be a lot less work. Don't really care that much how it looks were it will be covered by the wrap as long as it smooth and completely clean before I install the wrap over it. The key is getting where it transitions smooth and clean and prepped where the vinyl will adhere properly. If all goes well and I feel confident enough after doing the that, I will order more to do the driver and passenger sides too. I ordered the Avery metallic silver wrap from RVinyl. I may order some black gloss vinyl wrap too to cover the diamond plate in front of camper behind my tub to match my black diamond plate tub and boxes I installed on the tongue. When I get started I'll take some pics and make notes and share them. rcarlson1957

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