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05-18-2017, 07:06 AM
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We have the same issue on our Keystone Raptor front cap. We purchased a warranty for the Tires, Interior fabric and exterior protection back when we bout the 5er new. When I noticed the fading I called the warranty company and there were several things they wanted, pictures and an estimate. At the end of the day its in the shop getting the front cap fixed under warranty!! We shall see how long the new cap will last. I have been thinking about making a cover for just the cap as it faces south while stored in our driveway. Has anyone done this? Here are a few pictures of the fading and sticker delamination.
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05-18-2017, 07:24 AM
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That's great news !! Hopefully your problems with faded decals and oxidized paint will be completely solved. As for covering the front of your trailer to prevent "sun damage", be aware that several of us "speculate" (nobody can prove or disprove) that moisture under a canvas or similar cover enhances the chances of any moisture being turned to steam and penetrating the FILON. This steam (we think) causes delamination of the fiberglass from the luan/cardboard backing and creates significant water intrusion damage to the fiberglass.
So, if you're going to cover the front to protect the decals, consider that you might be setting yourself up for even more costly damage in the long run. Can't win??? Sometimes it seems that way. If you do want to shade the front of your RV from the sun, you might want to look at developing some type of "shade" without actually putting a cover on the RV.
Keep us posted on the repainting/decal replacement and congratulations on the "win" with your aftermarket protection company...
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2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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05-18-2017, 09:26 AM
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As John mentioned you may want to find a way to shade the sun from the trailer.
In our case we have plenty of room on our property to store the trailer but, after already having the cap painted once due to fading, we decided to rent an eclosed, insulated 55x18 storage building. The W TX heat and sun is just too much to take another chance.
If they are going to re-paint your cap make sure they use a top grade automotive paint and then clear coat it. I asked them to put at least 2 coats of clear coat on mine. So far (3 years), no issues.
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05-18-2017, 10:42 AM
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Location: Saint Charles, Misssoui
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I have a fading cap on my Cougar..What about instead of fighting the fade and or repainting. Having a company do a wrap job on the cap..Would this work ??
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Kathie
2013 Keystone Cougar
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05-18-2017, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NB Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by UsTwo
I have a fading cap on my Cougar..What about instead of fighting the fade and or repainting. Having a company do a wrap job on the cap..Would this work ??
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At some point that is what I am planning.
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05-18-2017, 12:08 PM
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If you do a "Google Search" for "how long do vinyl wraps last?" you'll see that the typical vinyl wrap on an automobile lasts 5-7 years. On boats (similar environment as an RV) depending on the quality of vinyl and ink, the "advertised life span" can be anywhere from 2 years to 7 years. The "premium vinyl wraps" (highest cost) gives the longest life, but at the greatest expense.
If you think about a faded cap on a 2011 RV, it's already 6 or 7 years old. That would put it in comparative longevity to the "premium category" of vinyl wraps. Depending on your wallet, your needs and expectations and your plans to keep the RV for a specific time frame, the expense of painting vs the expense of a "premium wrap" vs living with the existing faded cap and waxing/polycoating is a choice that each individual owner has to decide.
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2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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05-28-2017, 03:01 PM
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Location: Jacksonville
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Marine grade paint, I used white 2 coats, reduced the heat absorption as well cooled down the bedroom
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06-07-2017, 09:27 AM
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Location: So Cal
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Got the Raptor back the other day. I think it came out great!! I decided to go with just the RAPTOR sticker and not the entire mural set up. What do you think?
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08-05-2017, 06:20 PM
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Location: St. Louis Metro East
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Looks better!
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2011 Bullet 281BHS
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New to camping, Girls 7 and 10, Yellow Lab Dakota!
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08-05-2017, 06:45 PM
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Location: Currently on the road somewhere
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Looks great!!
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2017 Passport Elite 23RB
Blue Ox ProSway WDH 1000LB
2020 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4x4
Reese M-5 20000 Lb 5th wheel hitch
Also in inventory: 2020 Big Horn 3925 MLP 5th wheel
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03-04-2018, 06:54 AM
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Location: Hilton Head Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moose308
Just emailed Keystone on 2013 Laredo fading.I know they spend a lot of money advertising to sell their products as I have bought 4 new ones.Let us see how this handle this one.I will keep posting progress.
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Keep us informed as we have a 2013 Laredo also with an almost light grey cap, was originally the dark glossy brown.
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06-21-2018, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: California
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Faded front cap
The same thing happened to our Keystone Cougar. It was out of warranty and we had to have it corrected by repainting it with automotive paint as suggested by Keystone and the dealer where we purchased it. We paid $800 to have it done and less than a year later, it is happening again. Pretty sad for $45,000.00 2014 fiver
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06-21-2018, 10:55 AM
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Location: Near Saratoga Springs,
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Quote:
Originally Posted by starman
The same thing happened to our Keystone Cougar. It was out of warranty and we had to have it corrected by repainting it with automotive paint as suggested by Keystone and the dealer where we purchased it. We paid $800 to have it done and less than a year later, it is happening again. Pretty sad for $45,000.00 2014 fiver
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The only really good way to fix that is to have it done in a base coat/clear coat. A single stage paint just wont survive the sun as well. Ours was done prior to delivery in Aug 2014 using DuPont ChromaColor and their clear coat. A yearly waxing or two with a good automotive product keeps it looking like the day it was delivered
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07-01-2018, 10:21 AM
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Location: Clarion
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We too have a fading issue on our cap of 2013 Cougar X-lite but we bought this from a private owner but my question would be is there a way to find out the numbers of the colors that would be needed to repaint the cap as we have someone that does auto painting..
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