Changing Stickers

[Losangeles]

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

Another reason to do this soon, if ever, is that when the decals are removed there will be a difference in colour (and gloss) between the exposed gelcoat and the gelcoat which has been protected from the sun by the decals. That probably won't be noticeable yet but eventually it will likely be.

And that is the exact reason that when we ordered our Casita, then later our Escape (that we miss as we sold it) I specified "Naked, no stickers" and so that would never be an issue for anyone.

I prefer the naked look myself (aherm) on a Fiberglass trailer....

but one funny story -when we posted our Casita for sale, with lots of details in the photos and the text - I got one very angry inquiry from a grumpy person who said "THAT IS NOT A CASITA!! WHERE ARE THE STICKERS!!??! and WHAT THE (bleep) IS THAT?"





J.

[Ron in BC]

To me a white fiberglass trailer without decals to break up that vast expanse of whiteness looks like a beached whale.

Ron

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

To me a white fiberglass trailer without decals to break up that vast expanse of whiteness looks like a beached whale.

Ron

I think they look like cargo trailers, especially if the belly band is also white. Not so much the classics, but yeah... the 2nd gens. Don't hate me, just my opinion.

[gbaglo]

In my mind, 'stickers' are what you give to a three-year-old kid. They even appreciate the ones that come on fruit and veggies.
What you're talking about are 'graphics'.

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

What you're talking about are 'graphics'.

No, they're decals. Graphics are the look, the end product is this case is vinyl. Stickers are paper, decals are vinyl.


I've decided the naming must be regional. Kinda like pop and soda.

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

I've decided the naming must be regional. Kinda like pop and soda.

I think the way we pronounce decal is also regional. We say deck ul, you say D-kal

Ron

[gbaglo]

A sticker has a gummy back. A decal cannot be removed in one piece. But, whatever, they're all graphics.

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

I think the way we pronounce decal is also regional. We say deck ul, you say D-kal

Ron

What about Brett Favre? He can't even pronounce his own name.

[Patandlinda]

White used for the belly band will turn ugly yellow in time Pat

[tdf-texas]

Need some help here!

My decals on the trailer are all starting to peel off. Should I try to glue them back down or just rip them off. If I tried to glue down, what should I use?

They look so bad, that wife says just rip them off and buff out where they were.

[Eggscape]

I would not want to glue them down...I would take them off.

If I had to stick them down I would gently fold the loose end back, apply transparent double sided tape, trim to the decal edge then fold back over to the trailer. You may be able to save a few Escapes but probably not the stripes.

[Greg A]

I would just remove them. If you want replacements pull over to a graphics shop prior to removing them and get estimate for a new set.

[Ian and Sue]

Originally Posted by tdf-texas

Need some help here!

My decals on the trailer are all starting to peel off. Should I try to glue them back down or just rip them off. If I tried to glue down, what should I use?

They look so bad, that wife says just rip them off and buff out where they were.

These are not designed to be glued back down...take em off. Use a heat gun to get it soft and start peeling. You will need to use a solvent to get the residual glue off. I also saw a wheel that you put in a drill that can help get them off.

Back when I used to do sign work for a living most of the vinyl was warranted for 7 years for the expensive 3M stuff, 5 years for mid grade and 3 or 4 years for the cheap stuff...so you probably got your money from it. Not sure what Escape uses but still.

[gbaglo]

You could order a replacement set. If you do, the dark colours, like my dark green last a lot longer. My graphics are on a 2008 trailer.

[Patandlinda]

Tom then keep putting 303 or similar constantly . It really helps with the uv’s . I also use on other places on trailer , rubber , inside wheel wells , helps to clean them . Pat
Maybe reorder from Escape .

[tdf-texas]

Thanks to everyone for their replies.

Per your consensus (and my personal feelings as well), the graphics are coming off.

I found out why my decals failed so quickly - it turns out two years is twice as long as they were suppose to last.

https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...tml#post331977

Durability for HP 700-215-O Gold - 1 year (my decals)

[JLModer2]

Call Escape, you can order a new set from them...

I did about 6 months ago, it was $300ish.

[tdf-texas]

Originally Posted by JLModer2

Call Escape, you can order a new set from them...

I did about 6 months ago, it was $300ish.

Thanks - I'll definitely do that. $300ish is not bad. And definitely NOT Gold!

[gbaglo]

Match your Texas flag. Dark blue and red.

[Patandlinda]

Really wouldn’t care for bare trailer . Wish there was a nice emblem for our trailers . Pat