SWharton Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 We are getting a full body paint MH and were wondering about the +/- of the front end protective mask. Is it worth the $$$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 If you're meaning the clear Diamond Shield type, I know quite a few owners had it removed after a few years because of mold under it. I'm one of those owners. Once you see the mold there's nothing you can do about it. I was told by Diamond Shield that they now offer a lifetime warranty, but without any guarantee that you won't have the mold problem. Plus even though they will replace the shield, they won't be liable for any paint damage with removal of the old shield. I saw personally a guy who tried to take it off himself ruin the front paint job. Cost him over $1800 to have the front painted. But if you're talking bra for the front, a lot of people have them. But a good idea is to have a really good wax job under the bra, and when not traveling take it off. Fulltiming since 2010 2000 Dutch Star 2009 Saturn Vue Myrtle Beach, SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted March 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 This is from the mfg. so I am thinking it is a piece of fabric or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted March 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 OK I found out a little more today. It is a 3M "plastic" with an adhesive back that sticks to the front end. Does anyone have any experience with this??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I have it on my pickup and it seems very durable....stops the rock chips anyways. My cousin has it on the front of his MH and it checked and cracked terribly but its a 2005 MH and I believe 3M has improved it a lot since then. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 3M & Diamond Shield are pretty much the same product. Fulltiming since 2010 2000 Dutch Star 2009 Saturn Vue Myrtle Beach, SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayRanger Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 A ton of people have had a negative experience with the 3M Diamond Shield product, as described above: cracking, clouding, peeling, mold. We are planning to order a new diesel pusher, and one of the details we'll choose is to omit the Diamond Shield. What we'll do instead is another question. A custom black vinyl "bra" would work, depending on the front cap design. I think the days of having a plexiglas barrier screwed to the front of the motorhome have passed. So, we may have to go with consistent and heavy application of Rejex or other wax products, which will help with bugs but not rock chips. Not a great situation, but better than a raggedy looking clear film. So, no, IMHO it is not worth the money. Roy Fulltiming since 2015, with my beautiful bride, Lori. 2015 GMC 3500HD Denali DRW CC LB TrailerSaver TS3 Hitch 2016 DRV Mobile Suites 38RSB3, MorRyde IS, MorRyde Pin Box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 The previous owner of my MH had the front end done with the box liner spray in the colors of the MH. Its working out very well and is very tough. It looks so natural on there that no one even notices unless I point it out to them...then they look at it and are impressed. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acker1 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 The previous owner of my MH had the front end done with the box liner spray in the colors of the MH. Its working out very well and is very tough. It looks so natural on there that no one even notices unless I point it out to them...then they look at it and are impressed. How about some pics? Thanks DICK 2010 Phaeton QTH2013 GMC Sierra 4X4Vietnam Vet--1st Cav '65, Recon,2/7Ia Drang Valley survivorElks<br http://www.4ezdaz.comSame site--new URL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 I've seen a couple different MHs with the OEM mask ( plastic ) . Both were badly checked/cracked and browning in the crevices . Makes the front end look pretty ugly on any lighter color . One had a darker portion and it was less noticeable , but still 'sore' . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 When I read posts about the clear shield protection and the problems some folks have with it with mold, I look at their profile and always they live in the Midwest and South where it's humid. We had our motorhome for 10 years with the clear shield protection and when we sold it it was in absolutely perfect condition. However, we traveled in the drier Western states. We also kept it clean from bugs, etc. and used 303 on it. It served us well. Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 The previous owner of my MH had the front end done with the box liner spray in the colors of the MH. Its working out very well and is very tough. It looks so natural on there that no one even notices unless I point it out to them...then they look at it and are impressed. I also saw a coach with a color matched LineX application to the front. I was surprised how well it matched the coach. I'm thinking seriously of having it done not only to the front, but the roof since you can now get it in white. Seems to me it will be pretty much maint. free. Fulltiming since 2010 2000 Dutch Star 2009 Saturn Vue Myrtle Beach, SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 I'll try to get some pics soon but we just got 6 inches of snow so gotta wait for a while. The line-x can be tinted to any color . They even matched a gold stripe in the front perfectly. Its very easy to get the bugs off of and will not rock chip. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 here is the front of the MH. its from earlier...I can do a close up if you want. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acker1 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Looks good, something to consider. Thanks DICK 2010 Phaeton QTH2013 GMC Sierra 4X4Vietnam Vet--1st Cav '65, Recon,2/7Ia Drang Valley survivorElks<br http://www.4ezdaz.comSame site--new URL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayRanger Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I would be nice if the manufacturers would offer it as an option. I like the idea of a color matched Rhino-type spray on coating on the front (if it is truly easy to clean bugs off!) Roy Fulltiming since 2015, with my beautiful bride, Lori. 2015 GMC 3500HD Denali DRW CC LB TrailerSaver TS3 Hitch 2016 DRV Mobile Suites 38RSB3, MorRyde IS, MorRyde Pin Box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Roy...it really is easy to clean. The best part is it is so tough you can use one of those green pot scrubbers if you want and will do no damage. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Mariner, I wonder how much weight that would add to the motor home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Mariner, I wonder how much weight that would add to the motor home? I have no idea, but I don't believe it can be anymore than a regular EPDM roof. With some of the investigating I've done I found out that LineX will fix any problem you might have nationwide, but with Rhino you have to return to wherever it was put on for warranty work. Fulltiming since 2010 2000 Dutch Star 2009 Saturn Vue Myrtle Beach, SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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