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Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-24-2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Well, it sure looks a lot better than it did and...

Well, it sure looks a lot better than it did and only cost $28 for the Zep wet look floor polish. Unless you look carefully, you can't see the discoloration from the clear coat.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-19-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Picked up some Zep wet look floor this morning...

Picked up some Zep wet look floor this morning and gave it 3 coats. Looks good, not perfect as some of the faded clear coat show. But it's acceptable to me for now. Here's a photo. I've used this...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-19-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Got on ladder and used 3m rubbing compound by...

Got on ladder and used 3m rubbing compound by hand as far as I could reach and washed it down. This is what it looks like this morning. Will try to clean it iup again this morning. First photo is...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-18-2023, 09:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
I have another solution! Since it's starting to...

I have another solution! Since it's starting to clean up, I may use barkeepers friend and clean up the cabover removing all the loose clear coat. Then wash it good and give just the top of the...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-18-2023, 12:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Can a detailer remove the faded clear coat, clean...

Can a detailer remove the faded clear coat, clean it up and polish to a presentable state?
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-17-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Whole new ball game!

I was washing the MH to get ready to repaint the Forester logo this weekend. Got on a ladder and hand washed the cabover. Low and behold, the logo came back with soap and water. I used a Mr Clean...
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 08-17-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
When we got our Forester, It came with a frosted...

When we got our Forester, It came with a frosted window. We had a clear door window in our old Winnebago and liked it. So I removed the Forester's door glass which was easy and took it to a glass...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-17-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Forester by Forest River logo is painted on for...

Forester by Forest River logo is painted on for clarification. I may try to repaint the logo top half that's faded. Then see how it looks. I have a grey Toyota color spray paint that I used to...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-17-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Emailed a wrap shop last night and called them...

Emailed a wrap shop last night and called them this morning. They said to do a wrap of entire cabover would be $1,000 and to do just the top half would be $500. But the faded portion needs to be...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-17-2023, 12:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Good idea, will check it out, thanks.

Good idea, will check it out, thanks.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-15-2023, 11:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
The RV collision body shop got back to me this...

The RV collision body shop got back to me this evening. FR told them the Forester logo was painted on. So they want to remove the protective film on the lower half of the cabover and prep and...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-13-2023, 01:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Let's see if the RV collision repair shop calls...

Let's see if the RV collision repair shop calls back. Will check with them middle oif next week if they haven't replied.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-12-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Found an RV collision repair shop online. Sent...

Found an RV collision repair shop online. Sent photos and request for estimate. They replied they wanted vin so they could contact FR for info on build. Haven't heard back yet. They did say they...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-07-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Nobody out there has a faded cabover?

Nobody out there has a faded cabover?
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-06-2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Of course, the RV Graphics Store has decals for...

Of course, the RV Graphics Store has decals for every other FR model except the Forester. I may be able to take a Forest River Decal and cut off the "er" and river and attach the er to Forest for...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-05-2023, 10:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
I don’t know who does this kind of work,...

I don’t know who does this kind of work, certainly not a regular body shop. The only RV repair and body shop in my area closed a few months ago.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-05-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Here's mine. I'm thinking of building a...

Here's mine. I'm thinking of building a scolfolding and just use a marks alot and redo the lettering. You can see where the protective film ends and the fading begins. I could also just tape off...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-05-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Photo coming

Photo coming
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 08-04-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Forester cabover decal fade

After 8 years in the SO Cal sun, the front cabover decal FORESTER is fading like crazy. The MH came with a protective film on the cabover that covered half of the FORESTER. So if I wash it again, I...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 05-18-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Thanks, just saw that at Home Depot. They also...

Thanks, just saw that at Home Depot. They also have one twice as wide whenb cut ib half fits exactly and I'd have a spare.
In the mean time, I used Liguid nails to secure the square nose to the...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 05-15-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Forester fix step vinyl tread replacement

I have a 2016 Forester and the middle fixed step vinyl tread has split at the bull nose. No room to put screws in to hold it and glue down may be the only option besides replacing. But for safety...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-05-2023, 12:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,906
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
I don't recall, did you get the clear, smoke or...

I don't recall, did you get the clear, smoke or white? The one on my Forester is a dimpled faded clear to yellowed. I don't want the clear and the smoke may make it too dark, so I will probably get...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-03-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,906
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
Can you post exactly what you bought with part...

Can you post exactly what you bought with part numbers? With the original manufacturer's parts no longer available, it would be a big help. Thanks
Oh maybe photos too!
Are you using
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Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-27-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,906
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
What year is your motorhome? Mine looks about 6"...

What year is your motorhome? Mine looks about 6" also. Perhaps buy the the inner dome also?
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-02-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,503
Posted By Sagecoachdriver
I tried minwax mahogany and found it too red. ...

I tried minwax mahogany and found it too red. Oil based stains made a mess. The General Finishes water based seems very close right out of the can. At $30 a can, I can't afford to buy 2 or 3 more...
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