Film Protector Front of Motorhome

[garytenorsinger]

I have a 2010 Georgetown 350TS motorhome and the film protector on the front has turned colors and can't remove bugs and road grime. I've done my best to keep clean and protected. Any suggestions? Makes motorhome ugly.

[ernest917]

Same stuff with the mask on mine..... Only solution - remove it... A hand-held steamer, couple of hours and something to remove left over adhesive.... (Or hire it done at a cost of abt a grand which should include replacing with new...)

It will only get worse.... Trust me - I know....


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[garytenorsinger]

Does it have to be steamer? How about hair dryer?

[ernest917]

Not enough heat...... Will take twice as long and not come off as easily.... Heat gun is just the opposite - too much heat....


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[Carmen]

Remove it....I removed mine without a heat source other than parking it in the sun and just taking my time

[rkulbok]

I saw this exact same problem on another RV at a campground a few months ago. The discoloration is actually mold growing under the film. The guy had to remove it using a plastic razor blade so as to not damage the paint.

Good luck in getting it off.

[garytenorsinger]

Do they still use the film on the new motorhomes?

[RVnut]

our new 2016 has it

[rkulbok]

I also have it on my 2015 and I am already noticing some dis-coloraration by the door lock.

[Carmen]

If it is the same company (Diamond Shield) I wouldn't trust it. Aside from the mold issue growing underneath the film, many people have had issues with it pulling the paint off when they tried to remove it. One of the problems comes from the paint on the motorhome not being fully cured before the film was installed

[conceptumator]

Have you checked your paperwork on the film? I think some of it may have a lifetime warranty, not sure. I know they will come to your house to fix it.

[RVnut]

Since there are all these problems with the stuff why does Forest River insist on installing it??

[Carmen]

Originally Posted by conceptumator

Have you checked your paperwork on the film? I think some of it may have a lifetime warranty, not sure. I know they will come to your house to fix it.

This is true, but only to the original owner, it was not transferrable

[garytenorsinger]

I am the original owner. Where would I find this warranty?

[elind]

I seen one at Goshen than 2-3 guys working two days to replace the Diamond Shield on the Berkshire. That was a Forest River fix. Good luck.

[Dkplace]

Diamond shield is trash mine is coming off in spots to hard to remove not worth
The amount they charge to install mine is a 2014 coachman

[wrapperman]

Search the Internet for "Diamond Shield" and contact them directly, they will have one of their authorized dealers replace or fix it free. Ours came with a lifetime warranty.

[Carmen]

Coach Guard - 574-296-1466 is the company that Forest River had do the Diamond Shield when mine was done....not sure if they have changed or not, but as of last year Coach Guard was still operating

[Bubbamace]

Since everyone is having a bad time with Diamond Shield, I thought I would express my positive experience with it. We have a 2013 Georgetown XL and haven't had a problem with it other than protecting the front end and side of our motor home. The bugs come right off of it and rocks don't seem to penetrate it. We camp off road frequently and Diamond Shield has saved the automotive paint. I would have it put on my motor home again should the opportunity arise again.

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by Carmen

If it is the same company (Diamond Shield) I wouldn't trust it. Aside from the mold issue growing underneath the film, many people have had issues with it pulling the paint off when they tried to remove it. One of the problems comes from the paint on the motorhome not being fully cured before the film was installed

I am betting Carmen nailed the problem here !!!