re-painting the gmc7 painting options • full body paint with one color no clear, with 1 clear, 2...

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Repainting theGMC Motorhome

• Larry Bontrager• Topeka Graphics, Inc

Sunday, January 31, 2010

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Outline

• Introduction To Topeka Graphics

• Painting Options

• Designing Your Paint Job

• Preparing Your Coach

• The Topeka Process


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• Examples of TZE’s In Process

• Short Break

• Finished TZE Examples

• Questions (Midnight Deadline)


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Painting Options

• Full Body Paint with one color

° No clear, with 1 clear, 2 clear

• Full Body Paint with design

° No clear, with 1 clear, 2 clear

• Full Body paint with graphics plus double clear


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Designing Your Paint Job

• Choose colors

• Choose design from photos or lay-outs

• Develop your own design


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Detailed Design byCustomer


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Other Designs and Colors


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Preparing Your Coach

• Remove and Replace

° light fixtures

° bezels

° ladders

° door handles

° antennas

° stickers, etc.


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Owner Prep Work Tips from Rusty

• Remove the pod

• Remove the awning

• Replace air conditioners

• Install Fan-Tastic vents

• Complete any window maintenance

• Install new vents if desired

• Remove drip rails, clean and reinstall

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Owner Prep Work Tips from Rusty

• Replace running lights with new

• Replace rear panel screws with stainless steel

• Install stainless hood & door latches

• Remove all decals (4 hours)


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Optional Owner Preparation

• Fill holes and sand down smooth

• Re-seam and seal unit (3M-08360) ???

• Initial sanding (80 grit)

• Primers and sealers (Sikkens-autosurfacer 2+1, colorbuild)

• Final sanding (320 grit)


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The Topeka Process

• R&R any removable items

• Repairs as needed

• Initial sanding, cleaning and priming of unit

• Final sanding, cleaning & masking

• Base coat- (Sikkens autobase plus basecoats)

• Design in multiple colors (if desidered)


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The Topeka Process

• Clear coat entire unit

• Re-sanding & cleaning

• Second clear coat

• Cut & buff; final inspect

• Final assembly


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Conclusion


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