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| William Fenske (Will_4104)
Registered Member Username: Will_4104 Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2011 Posted From: 68.205.191.134 Rating: N/A |
Looking for info/comments on repainting the roof of the bus. My concern being durability and sealing properties. I've heard of rubberized paint, but not sure if it's applicable for this use. Also, any suggestions on preparation would be appreciated as well. Thanks all! | ||
| john degemis (Degemis)
Registered Member Username: Degemis Post Number: 116 Registered: 3-2008 Posted From: 68.118.42.248  Rating: N/A |
I am thinking abought putting a coat of white fiberglss resin on mine. (Message edited by degemis on May 28, 2011) | ||
| Dal Farnworth (Dallas)
Registered Member Username: Dallas Post Number: 560 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 75.91.195.11  Rating: N/A |
California Raisins, John? | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 1130 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.60.241 Rating: N/A |
If you live close to Albuquerque NM have Jim Smith spray the top with the smooth bed liner makes for a good roof and nothing will bother it he does a lot of RV's with the rubber roofs and buses also. You should see his Harley he sprayed with the bed lining work of art good luck (Message edited by luvrbus on May 28, 2011) | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 1513 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 70.219.12.209  Rating: N/A |
Interesting! Thanx, Luvr.... RCB | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 1409 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.55.178.71  Rating: N/A |
Just another thought!! Can they put color in it to somewhat match the sides?? Humm Interesting! Maybe a new side line of work LOL did I say work? Heaven forbid, I have enough to do LOL Gomer | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 1131 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.60.241 Rating: N/A |
RCB, he did a Crown with the lining complete not just the top www.smithsultimate.com good luck (Message edited by luvrbus on May 28, 2011) | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 747 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 72.211.145.15  Rating: N/A |
The ARCHIVES have numerous threads on the subject, it surfaces every 6 mos it seems. The next element to be broached is CERAMIC PAINT on the subject. Dallas always thought Dating Rasin's would be a Plum job but they don't hire PRUNES!!! AND fwiw Cat won't let him have rasins anymore, she's tired of pulling them out of his ears. | ||
| Dal Farnworth (Dallas)
Registered Member Username: Dallas Post Number: 562 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 75.91.195.11 Rating: N/A |
http://youtu.be/pM2OK_JaJ9I | ||
| Gus Causbie (Gusc)
Registered Member Username: Gusc Post Number: 1325 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 173.202.17.70  Rating: N/A |
Christy Hicks did my 4107 with white ceramic, it is all in the archives. I haven't had it long enough in hot weather to voice any educated opinion. I am constantly amazed at the number of people who paint bus tops with dark colors--weird!! Well, maybe not so weird in frozen wasteland areas, but surely weird in hot climates. | ||
| Mike Everard (Meverard)
Registered Member Username: Meverard Post Number: 19 Registered: 1-2011 Posted From: 98.210.8.135  Rating: N/A |
How about LINE-X bedliner. I am looking at that for my roof. They are all over the world and have a lot of colors. Go to: Linex.com and see what they have to offer. Good Luck, Mike | ||
| les marston (Les_marston)
Registered Member Username: Les_marston Post Number: 324 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 68.151.225.213  Rating: N/A |
http://www.hytechsales.com/prod2150.html try this site | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 1532 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 75.58.180.30  Rating: N/A |
Tried the ceramic stuff , it FAILED as it was a dirt magnet , and dark stinks in the sun. I would use the siliconeized house trailer paint , sold in the South. It flexes and stretches , but the key is it is white on white so has better insolation (it reflects heat by design ). At $15 to $25 a gallon (you pay for quality) the coat is minor and a roller application tipped out with a sable brush gives a very pro look. Second choice would be any brand of quality WHITE marine paint , 2 coats after correct metal primer. FF (Message edited by FAST FRED on May 29, 2011) | ||
| Gus Causbie (Gusc)
Registered Member Username: Gusc Post Number: 1326 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 173.202.14.41 Rating: N/A |
So far mine hasn't been a dirt magnet and it doesn't stink in the dark. | ||
| Fooey (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 575 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 69.171.161.175  Rating: N/A |
how could it possibly stink in dark in the sun?  | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 1534 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 75.58.180.30 Rating: N/A |
So far mine hasn't been a dirt magnet Ours had the look of #200 sandpaper , and the surface roughness ATE dirt! FF | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 1415 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.55.178.71 Rating: N/A |
since reading this post, I set out to find the solution to our problems. Went to LOWES,Looked at the elastromic roof coating cans, Talked with the rep there and it can be tinted for color. Now it will void the warranty when done but how good is the warranty anyway? Found a color chart and looked for a matching color and found a so close match it was unreal. Talked to the paint man and they don't charge for tinting paint. Now,they recommended a bonding chemical about $5 and they said it would do the job. I will have to buy about 3 gal and I am going to get only 1 for the start up of this. Hopefully I will be able to do it next week and will let you know the resutls. They can put flat,semi-gloss or gloss in the mix. Since I have used this product in the past, It will stick when cleaned. Gallon cans are about $15 and 5 Gal are close to 75,so I think that I will have about $50 in mine totally. When using it put it on at least in the cool of the day or in a good shade tree. It will lay down pretty good and it doesnt look bad at all when complete. Use a GOOD ROLLER TOO. LOL It is a water based product and easily cleaned up in case of a Oh FOOEY!! If I can figure out how to post pictures I will do that and let the FOOEY out... LOL Gomer | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 1519 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 97.226.230.116 Rating: N/A |
Gomer...U sure about the price?...usually, a fiver is about what three and a half ones would cost. My how times are changin'! FWIW RCB | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 1536 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 76.192.2.30 Rating: N/A |
Use a GOOD ROLLER TOO. Rollers do a fine job , and if the surface is not show grade the tiny pattern left in the surface is a help. Folks that want a "spray paint" smooth surface can do it with a technique called "Roll & Tip". One person lays on a generous even layer and the second goes over it very lightly (to smooth the roller marks) with a GOOD! brush. THe brush MUST be quality , usually a boat store varnish brush , sable or hog brisles about 2 inch, unfortuniatly about $35. FF |