PAINT? Who'd a thunk it?
Posted 11-30-2008 at 09:39 AM by 76sovereign
The further along we get with the remodel the more ideas we have. One that emerged recently was Paint. The walls were so dirty and dingy, sticky and yucky, drab and bland we wanted to spice her up a bit.
First I went to Lowe's and Home Depot to look for the perfect product to paint the vinyl clad walls and quickly found I was not at all comfortable with the answers I received about what products I should use. I wanted to know for a fact that the product I used would adhere to the vinyl and would not chip or peal. I read a post on airforums.com from someone that was a painter and suggested BM paint so I went to my local dealer. The people at Benjamin Moore really know what they are talking about and what questions to ask ME about MY project.
YUCK and EUU
Prep:
I scrubbed the walls several times with different products and nothing really did it. I applied TSP which is a No-Rinse, one-step concentrated cleaner and deglosser for prepaint surface preparation. I used a spray bottle and a scratchy scrubber to get into the texture of the walls then wiped with old towels. TSP removes grease, grime, mildew stains, food stains, crayon, dirt and smoke from painted or unpainted wood, metal or vinyl wallpaper. Will not harm aluminum.
WORKED LIKE A CHARM! NICE AND CLEAN!
I then applied Benjamin Moore's GRIP and SEAL primer. I cut in first around windows and wall panels then blew through the rest with a roller.
TINTED PRIMER
It finally warmed up enough for me to paint the top coat. It is WILD!
The color is called “Salsa” from Benjamin Moore it’s their "Aura" with Color Lock. It has low VOC and has virtually NO Fumes. I never once noticed the fumes while applying the primer or top coat. The low VOC paint from Benjamin Moore offers over 140 wonderful colors that all go together, no matter what colors you choose they are the will complement each other. The point being you can't go wrong with this paint! I LOVE IT.
This pictures is the most true to color of the pictures. It kind of looks like leather with the texture in the vinyl.
(click on pic. to see texture)
Jack is from the island of Samoa so we will decorate in a Polynesian Theme. We have a lot of things from the islands to decorate with. Makes sense to me!
We are very excited to be this far along although we have a long way to go. Hopefully we will be finished by spring for the 1st spring rally. That would be awesome!
No matter what stage our AS is in we us it, we go camping, we go to rallies. Our 1st rally we used a mattress from our guest room on the floor. No water/plumbing, toilet, no air conditioner, no stove, just a cabinet Jack had made and installed right before we left.
Each rally we've had a little more progress to show, a little more knowledge to share and a little more joy in our hearts.
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Very nice-did you use this cover throughout. Thanks for the information, yo just saved me alot of time.Posted 11-30-2008 at 04:34 PM by danalee 
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Looks very nice. I'm interested in your last post regarding the kitchen sink. Where will you place the faucet?Posted 12-11-2008 at 10:21 AM by Chasmorgan
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Love the color!Posted 10-23-2009 at 11:59 PM by Pink1
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That color looks great!Posted 11-01-2009 at 07:35 PM by Bowmans
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Painting vinyl
I know this is an old blog and I am just wondering how this paint has held up over past 3 yrs.
We have a Caravel that has vinyl and fiberglass end caps. Trying to decide what to do and have heard many stories about paint horrors with the vinyl.
JerriPosted 01-23-2011 at 03:24 PM by jerbear315
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Painting vinyl
Thanks for the inquiry Jerri:Quote:Originally Posted by jerbear315I know this is an old blog and I am just wondering how this paint has held up over past 3 yrs.
We have a Caravel that has vinyl and fiberglass end caps. Trying to decide what to do and have heard many stories about paint horrors with the vinyl.
Jerri
With the cleaning method described and the paint and primer brands mentioned we couldn't be happier! There are a few niks and dings that need to be retouched but other than that it still looks as good as new. We did not however paint the ends/end caps so I cannot testify to that. but the walls and ceiling .....fantastic!
Posted 01-26-2011 at 10:02 PM by 76sovereign
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Thanks, I am about to give up on resurfacing the bathroom and have a professional do it, or do it all over in stainless steel. Still, hard to find that info or resources. I printed out your vinyl paint advice though. Thanks!
JerriPosted 01-30-2011 at 06:11 PM by jerbear315
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I love your paint job! I was wondering if you have pics somewhere of your finished dinette/bed in front, I have a 73 sovereign that I need to redo in the front...soon! all pics would be appreciated, I think you did exactly what I want the guys to do, but they're starting very soon;-)
SamaraPosted 03-13-2011 at 11:13 AM by steven2themax
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Yes we do have more pictures...however we are on an Island in the south Pacific Am. Samoa right now and the pictures are on there way here on an external Hard Drive. We pray it makes it with all our info on it...I will post more then....I thought I had updated last Nov. Before we came here but they do not show up on the site...HUuuuumQuote:Originally Posted by steven2themaxI love your paint job! I was wondering if you have pics somewhere of your finished dinette/bed in front, I have a 73 sovereign that I need to redo in the front...soon! all pics would be appreciated, I think you did exactly what I want the guys to do, but they're starting very soon;-)
Samara
Keep checking back...and thank you for your interest.Posted 03-13-2011 at 04:05 PM by 76sovereign
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WOW, that sounds amazing!! What an awesome trip. Well, we may have to put our dinette in before we get to see your pics, but your rig is definitely an inspiration! Let me know when you post them, I can't wait!
SamaraPosted 03-14-2011 at 08:42 AM by steven2themax
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btw, is the Airstream amphibious? or did you go without her?
Posted 03-14-2011 at 08:43 AM by steven2themax
