| Author | Message | ||
| Ken Smith (Bikerider103152)
Registered Member Username: Bikerider103152 Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2009 Posted From: 216.120.157.74 Rating: N/A |
I would like to paint the storage compartments on my MC5a. Wondering if anyone has information on the type of paint that should be used. | ||
| Ednj (Ednj)
Registered Member Username: Ednj Post Number: 260 Registered: 3-2003 Posted From: 68.197.93.126  Rating: N/A |
How about using truck bed liner? Where I did paint mine I used epoxy 2 part. | ||
| Tim Brandt (Timb)
Registered Member Username: Timb Post Number: 419 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.165.176.62  Rating: N/A |
Mine don't need it yet but when it does I was thinking of using a one part epoxy paint I have used in the past for painting bilges and anchor lockers. Nice and durable and easy to apply. It was a west marine brand paint | ||
| David Dulmage (Daved)
Registered Member Username: Daved Post Number: 259 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 142.46.199.30  Rating: N/A |
I used grey spray enamel - Tremclad to paint the bulkheads, underside of the tunnel and underside of the floor. Much of what I painted was aluminum or plywood, but this paint adheres well, provides good coverage and gives a nice finish. I didn't paint the floor. When I do that I may use a truck bed liner. FWIW Dave Dulmage | ||
| Wec4104 (Wec4104)
Registered Member Username: Wec4104 Post Number: 71 Registered: 7-2008 Posted From: 71.59.85.113 Rating: N/A |
I did a rehab on the inside of one of my bays. I put in a plywood floor covered with a gray indoor/outdoor carpet. For the inside walls and inside of the door, I used Rustoleum spray paint. I initially tried their color "Aluminum" thinking that would be a close match to the outside on my 4104 body. I did not like it, and thought it was too bright. Then I tried their color called "Stainless" and was very pleased with the result. | ||
| Nick Badame Refrigeration Co. (Dnick85)
Registered Member Username: Dnick85 Post Number: 325 Registered: 2-2006 Posted From: 75.198.131.142  Rating: N/A |
Hi Ken, I sprayed all my bays with industrial solid color gloss "BattelShip Gray" Urathane. It is really hard as nails and great for aluminum. After my conversion was complete, I ended up covering the floors and walls with gray marine carpet. The urathane is visible around the bay door jams and is a nice transition from where the carprt ends. Nick- | ||
| Pete/RTS Daytona (Pete_rtsdaytona)
Registered Member Username: Pete_rtsdaytona Post Number: 579 Registered: 1-2005 Posted From: 97.104.13.102  Rating: N/A |
I just went to Lowes - Looked for the most expensive brand of exterior paint that was returned - they sell them for $5 a gallon My bays are now a pretty shade of PLUM !! (Message edited by pete_rts/daytona on September 22, 2009) | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1652 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157  Rating: N/A |
Some of the automotive trunk splatter paint can leave a nice finish. Indoor-outdoor on the floor is nice to have on, at least, some of them for storing the items you don't want skinned or banged up. Probably will make the coach slightly quieter, although I doubt you can measure the difference. | ||
| Brian Elfert (Belfert)
Registered Member Username: Belfert Post Number: 83 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.72.107.232 Rating: N/A |
My original plywood floor got replaced with new plywood. I treated the backside with surplus two part epoxy paint from a local supplier. They had many half used cans of hardener and resin they sold at discount. This might be an option for painting bays. My bays are in excellent condition so no plans to paint. |