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06-18-2014, 08:48 PM
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Graphics Removal Rockwood A128S
I'm sure I can't be the first one to do this, nevertheless I thought I'd share my experience with you guys/gals. The graphics on the side of our new A-frame aren't really our style so I decided to remove them. It was time consuming as you might expect but nothing outrageous. It took probably 2 hours all said and done, and if you take your time and peel at just the right angle it'll save you a lot of time cleaning adhesive left behind. The stickers also come up a lot easier if you warm them with a hair dryer or remove them after they've been in direct sunlight for a couple hours.
Everyone knows what the "before" pictures looks like. 
And here's what it looks like sans the stickers.  
I decided to leave the name and model numbers on it just so it's easily identified, but overall I like the clean look with them removed.
Let me know what you think!
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06-18-2014, 09:02 PM
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I agree, the clean look, looks really good
John
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06-18-2014, 10:46 PM
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Hey that looks really sharp with the stickers removed. I plan on doing the same thing to ours, first thing. I may add my own wide stripes of a custom color, but in a simple, clean style.
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06-19-2014, 09:47 AM
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Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Now all you need is 50 yards of real tree Max 4 camo! Mine is also white, I wish it was any other colour. I like the new tan and green ones. I could always hit it with the spray on Plasti dip like the car guys.
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06-19-2014, 10:02 AM
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Actually, funny you should mention that, I've been thinking I'd really like to Plastidip mine silver to match our tow vehicle. I think it would look really sharp all silver.
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06-19-2014, 10:18 AM
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I like the clean look w/o stickers better myself. Nice job
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06-19-2014, 10:18 AM
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Retread Popup Owner
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Ocqueoc, Michigan
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I mentioned to my wife that I'd like to remove the decals. She said that she likes them. So, we compromised. We're keeping the decals. 
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06-19-2014, 10:02 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
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Thanks for sharing this. I was wondering if it could be done and now I know! We have a new tan one and I wish it was white. Ah the grass is always greener. I will like it better without all the racing stripes though.
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06-19-2014, 10:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wojo
I mentioned to my wife that I'd like to remove the decals. She said that she likes them. So, we compromised. We're keeping the decals. |
Happy wife, happy life. Great job on the compromise. =)
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06-20-2014, 08:55 AM
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Mostly Harmless
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Central Iowa
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Actually, driving 75 miles an hour in a blinding rainstorm for hours will get you started on decal removal. Don't ask how I know...
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06-20-2014, 12:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thehamguy1
Actually, driving 75 miles an hour in a blinding rainstorm for hours will get you started on decal removal. Don't ask how I know...
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I would enjoy that. My wife would not. So, we'll compromise...
Seeing a theme here?  
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06-20-2014, 12:52 PM
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Retread Popup Owner
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In my wife's defense, if it weren't for her talking me out of doing stupid things...well, I'd likely be dead from doing some stupid thing.
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06-20-2014, 02:39 PM
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I actually like the graphics. To each his own.
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06-20-2014, 03:52 PM
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Mostly Harmless
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Speaking of stupid things, I don't actually recommend driving 75 for hours in blinding rain. It happened once to someone I know quite well....
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06-20-2014, 04:13 PM
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Well since you asked, it reminds me of a FEMA trailer. Plain-all white.
I would add some type of stripe, but that's just me. It's your camper, so go with what you like and makes you happy!
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06-20-2014, 05:32 PM
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Mostly Harmless
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On the Facebook group for Aframe Campers, there was a posting some time ago from a guy who vinyl wrapped his camper; it was a camo pattern. I wonder what it would cost to have a custom wrap made? Not cheap I'm sure.
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2011 Rockwood A128
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06-20-2014, 05:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thehamguy1
On the Facebook group for Aframe Campers, there was a posting some time ago from a guy who vinyl wrapped his camper; it was a camo pattern. I wonder what it would cost to have a custom wrap made? Not cheap I'm sure.
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06-20-2014, 11:37 PM
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I had been considering some graphics along the lines of this... 
Along with a couple lightning bolt decals on the sides.
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06-21-2014, 04:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rwarrin
I had been considering some graphics along the lines of this...
Along with a couple lightning bolt decals on the sides. |
I like that but change it to wife inside...... 
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06-21-2014, 04:55 AM
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Then your gonna need a MSDS sheet on the door.
It would take lots of work to get my decals off... just might be holding it together too.
About 1/4 of the unit is decal
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