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05-12-2017, 07:22 PM
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Painting the 'diamond plate'
I saw another Hideout recently with black diamond plate on the bottom front. This one was just like mine, with the brown front skin. Personally I think the black looks muuuch better, especially with the black frame, battery box and tank cover.
Has anyone done this? Any recommendations?
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05-12-2017, 09:46 PM
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You should find a primer that is compatible with aluminum first. Then you just use whatever paint the will work with the primer. Just keep some extra paint for touch-ups when the paint gets chipped from road debris.
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05-13-2017, 04:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 15hideout27rbwe
I saw another Hideout recently with black diamond plate on the bottom front. This one was just like mine, with the brown front skin. Personally I think the black looks muuuch better, especially with the black frame, battery box and tank cover.
Has anyone done this? Any recommendations?
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As noted above a good primer is necessary. Also about the only paint that will adhere is gravel guard (the kind used on rocker mouldings) without constant touching up. I believe the manufacturers leave the aluminum checker plate natural is so it will be maintenance free. JMO
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05-13-2017, 05:14 AM
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You might try a sample section with several coats of Plastic-dip. It sticks to just about anything and can be pealed back off.
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05-13-2017, 05:27 AM
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Scuff it up with red scotch bright pads, then paint it with self etching primer. after that you can paint it with your paint of choice. Personally, I'm a fan of Krylon spray paint.
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05-13-2017, 05:43 AM
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Not all "diamond plate" is aluminum. I believe, for weight saving purposes, Hideout is one of those models. Some trailers in the Keystone line use a thin, plastic sheeting that "looks like, but ain't" so be sure of what you have before you start scuffing it/painting it.... If it's aluminum, no problem, but if it's molded plastic or vinyl, the surface coating may not be compatible with many spray "top coatings".....
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05-13-2017, 06:00 AM
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Given the propensity for rock nicks and chips on the front of the trailer, unless you have an effective mud flap system, I would Rhino line the diamond plate.
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05-13-2017, 10:29 PM
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My 2017 Hideout is aluminum and is also black from factory. I know it is aluminum because I jacked the trailer to tight and punched a hole in it with the corner of my flatbed. Now I have to figure out how to patch a hole and make it look good without replacing the whole panel.
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05-18-2017, 09:01 AM
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Gotta paint mine because it blinds my eyes when backing up at night! You'd think they would know that before putting them on thousands of units.
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05-18-2017, 01:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by srvnt
Gotta paint mine because it blinds my eyes when backing up at night! You'd think they would know that before putting them on thousands of units.
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Black shows rock chips easily, chrome finish doesn't show chips as easily.
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05-18-2017, 03:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
Black shows rock chips easily, chrome finish doesn't show chips as easily.
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I think I'll paint it white and live with the touch ups.
Anythings better than getting blinded by my factory chrome finish.
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05-18-2017, 06:00 PM
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Ace Hardware and other outlets sell a bed liner type spray in a rattle can. I think different colors, too. Probably more durable than paint.
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-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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