Repainting T@B trim

mazamabill
mazamabill Member Posts: 2
in Modifications & Upgrades
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

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  • JonInHouston
    JonInHouston Member Posts: 9
    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. 
    2005 T@B Dutchman
  • lisaeggert
    lisaeggert Member Posts: 8
    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!  :D 






  • Lesley_and_Ian
    Lesley_and_Ian Member Posts: 67
    That is good to know as I have also considered repainting the trim.  BTW I  love your design.  Is it decals?
  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Member Posts: 1,261
    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.
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
    2021 F-150 502A Lariat SuperCrew, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x2
    Harvest, AL
  • Lesley_and_Ian
    Lesley_and_Ian Member Posts: 67
    Did you have issues with replacing the trim and having water enter the screw holes?  I've been warned that is an issue.

  • JonInHouston
    JonInHouston Member Posts: 9
    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.
    2005 T@B Dutchman
  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Member Posts: 1,261
    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)
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
    2021 F-150 502A Lariat SuperCrew, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x2
    Harvest, AL
  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Member Posts: 1,261
    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.
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
    2021 F-150 502A Lariat SuperCrew, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x2
    Harvest, AL
  • JonInHouston
    JonInHouston Member Posts: 9
    edited 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,



    2005 T@B Dutchman
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,421
    Great job!

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Sparky13
    Sparky13 Member Posts: 13
    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
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Check out Krylon brand.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • JonInHouston
    JonInHouston Member Posts: 9
    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.
    2005 T@B Dutchman

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