Hello, I was wondering what are your thoughts/opinions about keeping the original paint scheme vs doing a custom paint job?
Background: I'm looking at a Safari that needs new paint. And I'm debating on whether (once purchased) to order the original colors, or to do something new. -This unit doesn't have murals.
Original vs Custom Paint
Original vs Custom Paint
'95 Sahara 33'
Magnum "Blue Streak"
Cummins DP 5.9 230 hp
Magnum "Blue Streak"
Cummins DP 5.9 230 hp
Re: Original vs Custom Paint
What year/model.
Some were aluminum siding, later models fiberglass (under Monaco Corp.
What is wrong with the paint on there now?
Any pictures showing the "bad"areas?
Some were aluminum siding, later models fiberglass (under Monaco Corp.
What is wrong with the paint on there now?
Any pictures showing the "bad"areas?
Brett and Dianne Wolfe
Ex: 2003 Alpine 38'. Ex 1997 Safari Sahara. Ex 1993 Foretravel U240
Moderator, FMCA Forums 2009-2020
Chairman, FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011- 2020
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Ex: 2003 Alpine 38'. Ex 1997 Safari Sahara. Ex 1993 Foretravel U240
Moderator, FMCA Forums 2009-2020
Chairman, FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011- 2020
Moderator, http://www.dieselrvclub.org/ (FMCA chapter) 2002-
Re: Original vs Custom Paint
Just an update, the Safari in question had the paint sanded all around for a respray, then the owner passed before it got paint.
I ended up buying a different Safari. And the paint is in not much better shape. Although it does have a mural, which is also a bit faded and flaky. For this one, I would lean towards keeping the original colors.
I ended up buying a different Safari. And the paint is in not much better shape. Although it does have a mural, which is also a bit faded and flaky. For this one, I would lean towards keeping the original colors.
'95 Sahara 33'
Magnum "Blue Streak"
Cummins DP 5.9 230 hp
Magnum "Blue Streak"
Cummins DP 5.9 230 hp
Re: Original vs Custom Paint
Search the archives on this forum, as there was a real good detailed post by a body man, on how to preserve the murals, especially if the clear coat starts flaking off...
John
'95 Serengeti, Cummins C8.3-300
Allison 6spd.
'95 Serengeti, Cummins C8.3-300
Allison 6spd.