 |
09-24-2019, 07:13 AM
|
#1
|
|
GeezerPete
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Central Utah
Posts: 13
|
Vinyl Graphics need to be restuck
While my 2009 Wildcat was in storage the vinyl graphics became curled and started peeling on the side facing the sun. The cover blew off in a wind storm and exposed them to the sun.
Is there a good glue to use that will stick and hold these graphics on the fiberglass panels without harming their finish or lamination?
|
|
|
|
09-24-2019, 10:31 AM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,114
|
I've never found anything that can work. Being in So Cal we get a LOT of sun and most RV's 5 or more years old have peeling graphics. You've made it 10 years!
|
|
|
|
|
09-25-2019, 09:10 AM
|
#3
|
|
GeezerPete
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Central Utah
Posts: 13
|
Thank you for your response. Does anyone know where I can get replacement graphics for my Wildcat 5th wheel?
|
|
|
|
|
09-25-2019, 09:16 AM
|
#4
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,114
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldtimer1029
Thank you for your response. Does anyone know where I can get replacement graphics for my Wildcat 5th wheel?
|
Contact FR, they contract with a vinyl company or cut in house, maybe they still have some new old stock on hand. If that fails try a local vinyl printer/wrap company. Anyone that can do car wraps can make the vinyl, it's a large format printer with continuous feed. It won't be cheap.
|
|
|
|
|
09-25-2019, 09:38 AM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lodi CA
Posts: 1,211
|
Search - WILDCAT
This is a company that seems to have some for Wildcats.
__________________
2001 Ford F-350 DRW 7.3
2011 25 RL Wildcat
former fiver 1976 Fourwinds had for 35 years
|
|
|
|
|
09-25-2019, 09:45 AM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 1,713
|
Large graphics aren't easy to install , awkward to handle, especially if it folds onto itself. Spray the surface and graphic with water mixed with a drop of Dawn. This allows you to slide it around to proper position and then squeegee the water and bubbles out.
Ebay was my source in the past for discontinued RV graphics.
Removing the old graphic wont be easy either, hope it doesn't peel off in pieces.
__________________
2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman, CTD/CC/SB/4X4/Equalizer WDH
2019 Forest River Surveyor Legend 19BHLE
|
|
|
|
|
09-25-2019, 02:07 PM
|
#7
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: California
Posts: 179
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by upflying
Removing the old graphic wont be easy either, hope it doesn't peel off in pieces.
|
You might try a hair dryer when removing old graphics, it should loosen the glue.
__________________
Chuck& Shar
2018 2715VS
|
|
|
|
|
09-26-2019, 04:48 AM
|
#8
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Maurice, LA
Posts: 4,095
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by nayther
Contact FR, they contract with a vinyl company or cut in house, maybe they still have some new old stock on hand. If that fails try a local vinyl printer/wrap company. Anyone that can do car wraps can make the vinyl, it's a large format printer with continuous feed. It won't be cheap.
|
First, FR does not stock graphics older than 2017.
One possible solution is to take a picture to a sign shop and they can duplicate it for you.
Then you will have to remove the old vinyl, the old adhesive and reapply the new ones.
__________________
2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL, Gladiator Qr35 ST235/85R16 Load rating G, TST 507 TPMS w/ Flow-thru Sensors & Repeater, Reese Sidewinder 16K Pin Box, PI EMS HW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CCSB LTZ Diesel, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Turbo Brake activated, 39 gal Aux Tank W/ Fuel Pump transfer, Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 air bags.
|
|
|
|
|
09-26-2019, 01:25 PM
|
#9
|
|
GeezerPete
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Central Utah
Posts: 13
|
Thank you All
I want to thank all of you guys for responding to my inquiry. The hair dryer works, the link to graphics works and they can supply me with some. Finally, I did find a shop in my area who can print the others at a good price. Thanks again. Oldtimer1029
|
|
|
|
|
09-26-2019, 10:54 PM
|
#10
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 6
|
We just ordered new decals for the nose of our FR 2013 Flagstaff Super Lite Classic 5th wheel. Don't believe everything you read! Research!!
|
|
|
|
|
09-27-2019, 01:11 AM
|
#11
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Maurice, LA
Posts: 4,095
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Roper
Don't believe everything you read! Research!!
|
Well, billie, perhaps you can believe the FR rep who replied to me via email
"On 9/6/2019 1:22 PM, Sara Hankins wrote:
> Good afternoon Doug,
>
> Unfortunately, they are not. We are not able to get and graphics older the 2017. I have attached different options that would be available.
>
> If I can be of further assistance please feel free to contact me directly.
>
> Thank you and have a great day.
>
> Sara Hankins"
That is not to say they may not be available elsewhere, but NOT from FR.
__________________
2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL, Gladiator Qr35 ST235/85R16 Load rating G, TST 507 TPMS w/ Flow-thru Sensors & Repeater, Reese Sidewinder 16K Pin Box, PI EMS HW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CCSB LTZ Diesel, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Turbo Brake activated, 39 gal Aux Tank W/ Fuel Pump transfer, Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 air bags.
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
