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07-01-2008, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 77 Scamp
Posts: 716
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My son wants me to get flames painted on my trailer and I must admit it sounded dorky at first and now I just might do it...anyone else with flames I don't want to be a copy cat just looking for ideas....still thinking about it not sure I will go thru with it.
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07-01-2008, 12:57 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 13 ft Scamp 1983 and 1972 Compact Jr (project)
Posts: 554
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My son wants me to get flames painted on my trailer and I must admit it sounded dorky at first and now I just might do it...anyone else with flames I don't want to be a copy cat just looking for ideas....still thinking about it not sure I will go thru with it.
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Brandy--- suggest scallops also, seems that everyone has flames on their rigs... It seems to be the fad--(just like belly buttons-everyone has one) Here's a couple examples of scallops. Then if you don't want bright, obnoxious flames, go to subdued (or ghost flames). Larry
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07-01-2008, 12:58 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Compact Jr
Posts: 274
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Quote:
My son wants me to get flames painted on my trailer and I must admit it sounded dorky at first and now I just might do it...anyone else with flames I don't want to be a copy cat just looking for ideas....still thinking about it not sure I will go thru with it.
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You might consider vinyl flame decals--when my wife wanted flames on her car, we bought some "Tribals" from fastflames.com and stuck 'em on. Look pretty good. A google search for "vinyl flames" would get you a lot of sources, I'm sure.
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07-01-2008, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1983 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 3,082
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07-01-2008, 04:22 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1975 13 ft Trillium
Posts: 2,535
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I've seen maybe a dozen Flaming Trailers and have yet to see ONE that looks any good (and I DO like flame jobs....). I must also admmit the ones I've seen have mostly been self painted flames and this MIGHT have had something to do with the results. .....might I suggest GHOST FLAMES???
These are flames (done either in matching R contrasting color(s)) but painted on ever so lightly that they are usually VERY hard to see unless you look at them from a certain angle...... summin' like dis below...., look VERY closely at the front fenders and on the hood of the car. You MIGHT be able to see a burgandy looking hue. This hue is my flame job. So hard to differentiate from the rest of the paint on the car because the car is Cherry Coke Black. This pic is taken in Warrenton OR. last year for the towns July 4th parade. We were honored with a Mayors Pic award thay day....
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07-01-2008, 04:53 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 13 ft Boler
Posts: 1,175
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I too wanted something a little different,
after looking through all the graghics
at the sign shop this is what we chose.
Fred
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07-01-2008, 10:41 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2005 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 122
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Hi Brandy,
This paint job brings a smile to my face:
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This picture and at least one other 'flames' paint job appear in this thread from two years ago:
<blockquote> Paint Jobs, Real and Imagined. (Not a How To thread) </blockquote>
--Lynne
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07-04-2008, 01:02 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 Casita
Posts: 3,428
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I love the custom painted trailers, not a true back to the way it was kinda girl. I found this one a while back and thought it was fun! I say go for it if you want something different! ................... These people did! I think this is cute, not sure I would paint mine this way but what the heck! Robin
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07-05-2008, 02:28 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2005 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 1,555
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I love the custom painted trailers, not a true back to the way it was kinda girl. I found this one a while back and thought it was fun! I say go for it if you want something different! ................... These people did! I think this is cute, not sure I would paint mine this way but what the heck! Robin
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I smile every time someone posts that one. Wish I'd thought of it first . . . .
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07-05-2008, 03:07 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita Spirit Deluxe 2003 16 ft
Posts: 1,899
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I put flames on my blue tote. Got the decals from Pep Boys I believe.
I believe that'll be the extent of flames on or near my trailer!
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Quando omni flunkus, moritati.
Also,
I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess.
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07-05-2008, 03:23 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 Casita
Posts: 3,428
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peterh, Don't you think that one would be fun to pull into a campground? PARTY
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04-14-2009, 12:10 AM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Trillium
Posts: 1
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04-14-2009, 09:37 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1982 Scamp 13 ft
Posts: 379
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We went with a two-ribbon effect on our Scamp for a little bit of color.
Sandra
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04-15-2009, 12:14 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1972 Compact Jr
Posts: 340
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Quote:
I too wanted something a little different,
after looking through all the graghics
at the sign shop this is what we chose.
Fred
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That looks really nice with your TV!
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06-25-2013, 09:49 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Debby
Trailer: Hunter Compact, Jr
North Carolina
Posts: 8
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What kind of paint should I use on my Hunter compact??? it's all fiberglass???
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06-26-2013, 05:32 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Hi Debby elome2: to FiberglassRV. We're glad you're here
There are lots of kind and helpful people here on the forums. I'm betting you'll get an answer to your question shortly.
Do you have any pictures to share?
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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06-26-2013, 07:57 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Debby
Trailer: Hunter Compact, Jr
North Carolina
Posts: 8
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Thanks Donna D and yes I do have pictures...I'm gonna try to figure out how to post them...
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06-26-2013, 08:54 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Frank
Trailer: 2012 ParkLiner #006
New York
Posts: 2,273
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Generally any kind of automotive paint will work just fine on fiberglass, plus it is made to be polished and waxed. I ran into a problem using a paint by Interlux made for fiberglass - Brightsides. It can't be polished or waxed, as it instantly loses its shine, and can't be overtopped by much, if anything. I painted the deck of my classic boat with it, and am in the process of trying a few different things to overcoat it with something that can be polished and waxed.
Are you having it sprayed, or doing it with roller and brush? If roller and brush, one of the best all around paints out there is good old oil-based Rustoleum. Prepare your surface well, keep the surface uber clean, and thin the paint for your 1st coats. It requires a lot of elbow grease, color sanding and buffing, but can work if you have the time.
You really can't beat UV-protected car paint, generally base coat/cl;ear coat. It will give you the longest life as long as you take care of it.
Good luck!
Frank
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06-26-2013, 01:59 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Debby
Trailer: Hunter Compact, Jr
North Carolina
Posts: 8
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Thank you very much!!! very informative... Let me throw another one at ya...How about the inside??? same???
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06-26-2013, 02:34 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Frank
Trailer: 2012 ParkLiner #006
New York
Posts: 2,273
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The inside will not be much affected by UV unless you leave it with windows open in the same place all the time. Even still, about anything including general interior house paint would work inside, something high quality though.
Frank
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