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Old 02-04-2017, 04:52 PM   #1
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2016 F285GSLR Nose Cap Fading

Hi, does anyone else have a problem with the nose cap fading on this toyhauler? If so whatClick image for larger version

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Old 04-19-2017, 04:14 PM   #2
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Mine is starting to fade on the top as well.
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Old 04-29-2017, 09:37 PM   #3
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Mine is starting to fade on the top as well.

Ours too but the bigger issue is that I can't reach the crest in the middle well and it keeps having an EYEBROW of dirt.
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Old 10-28-2017, 01:59 PM   #4
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Ours too but the bigger issue is that I can't reach the crest in the middle well and it keeps having an EYEBROW of dirt.


I use two 10 foot step ladders with a 2 X 10 from one to the other, just over the LP tanks. Makes a good place to stand while washing and waxing the upper part of front panel.

I also taped the perimeter of roof with, 4 inch, Eternabond. Preservation is better than repair.
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Hi, does anyone else have a problem with the nose cap fading on this toyhauler? If so whatAttachment 129171 can I do to bring the shine back and prevent it from happening again? Pretty disappointed with this defect especially when we paid so much for it. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Update...looking into vinyl wrapping nose cap. Has anyone ever done this?
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Old 06-18-2018, 09:38 PM   #6
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Update...looking into vinyl wrapping nose cap. Has anyone ever done this?
Ok. Bit the bullet and did color change wrap on the toyhauler. I must say very impressed! Cost was about $1,000. But well worth the time and labor i had spent trying to maintain the gelcoat. The color change caused me to lose the white decals but a small price to pay for how great it looks now...warranty is 3 years and could easily last 10 if taken care of. Just another option vs painting or replacement!Click image for larger version

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Old 06-19-2018, 08:34 AM   #7
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Nice. I think I need to do that to mine.
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