Rooftop coating [message #361386] |
Sun, 03 January 2021 13:54 |
Hager
Messages: 19 Registered: December 2020 Location: Granite City Illinois
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My roof is fading in a few places and want to re coat/ paint white what is everyone using?
Hager and Sissy
1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
Granite City Illinois
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Re: Rooftop coating [message #361476 is a reply to message #361386] |
Mon, 04 January 2021 18:14 |
Hager
Messages: 19 Registered: December 2020 Location: Granite City Illinois
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Has anyone used flex seal paint? Or does everyone just use auto paint? Need to take care of this issue before I put on my solar panels.
Hager and Sissy
1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
Granite City Illinois
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Re: Rooftop coating [message #361477 is a reply to message #361476] |
Mon, 04 January 2021 20:27 |
Carl S.
Messages: 4186 Registered: January 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ.
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Since a lot of your roof is visible from the ground, due to the curved roof, you should probably stick with a good automotive paint, either a single stage or a clear over base system. Seal the seams first.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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Re: Rooftop coating [message #361490 is a reply to message #361386] |
Tue, 05 January 2021 08:14 |
Hager
Messages: 19 Registered: December 2020 Location: Granite City Illinois
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The coach doesn’t leak. Should I use something on the seams before I repaint?
Hager and Sissy
1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
Granite City Illinois
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Re: Rooftop coating [message #361492 is a reply to message #361386] |
Tue, 05 January 2021 10:02 |
jhbridges
Messages: 8412 Registered: May 2011 Location: Braselton ga
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Ask Tom Pryor - he got some stuff which purports to add substantial insulating property to the roof.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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Re: Rooftop coating [message #361496 is a reply to message #361386] |
Tue, 05 January 2021 13:28 |
Hager
Messages: 19 Registered: December 2020 Location: Granite City Illinois
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You can see the primer/undercoat showing through in some spots I’m pretty sure it’s the factory paint. So I’m not lucky enough to just buff it out Thank you for all the information so far
Hager and Sissy
1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
Granite City Illinois
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Re: Rooftop coating [message #361518 is a reply to message #361386] |
Wed, 06 January 2021 15:34 |
JohnL455
Messages: 4447 Registered: October 2006 Location: Woodstock, IL
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If the Imron is too far gone, buy Dupont Centari enamel in the stock color, some reducer and the activator. Prep and paint as any automotive paint job. It’s not as tough as Imron but it’s tough stuff. At ten years there is no fading or chalking. I painted the roof seams with it and it has not failed.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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