How to fix cracked & faded RV graphics. Easy DIY job

In today’s, How-To RV video, I'm going to share how to fix cracked & faded RV graphics. We have a 2012 Winnebago Vista 35F RV Motorhome and it had a few cracked and faded vinyl graphics. In this video I’m going to cover how we fixed two of them by painting them.

One of you asked this question:
You used three methods (eraser, vinyl decal, paint). Which one did you prefer and why? (Time? Effort? Potential screw up? Cost? End result?)

My reply:
Good question:
1) Eraser best method and cheaper (a couple of wheels, then compound, polish and RejeX) lots of labor, have to have a high power electric drill but will never have to be dealt with again. I myself would only use this method if the existing graphics are really gone and beyond repair. As I explained in the video, I did this to one of my graphics that was beyond repair.
2) Going over existing decal with todays high UV resistant decals is good and easier, but expensive and if you make a mistake your screwed and have to do it again. Then it's more money again.
3) Painting is the cheapest, takes longer, but results are pretty darn good. I was totally satisfied with the outcome. Not perfect but a whole lot better than it was. Will last years if you protect well and often with RejeX.

SEE HOW I POLISH OUR COACH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewXghIetIw4

SEE HOW I WASH AND DETAIL OUR COACH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KmgneT3HPs

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If you want to remove old RV graphics use this tool (see below) on the end of an electric drill—not a battery operated drill. This tool will not harm your fiberglass. After you remove the old RV graphics, then compound, then polish to bring back the new shine and then Rejex to protect your coach and your other RV graphics from now on.
• 3M Stripe Off Wheel 07498, 4" x 5/8" with Mandrel - https://amzn.to/3aCpSKK
• Rejex 16oz. Bottle to protect your graphics and RV - https://amzn.to/2VB1QLP

You can see my complete video on how I wash, protect and detail our coach here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KmgneT3HPs&t=56s
Here's a complete list of all the tools I used to restore and keep our 8 year old coach looking like new:
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• Meguiar's 32oz. Diamond Cut Compound - https://amzn.to/2VBvala
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• Rejex 16oz. Bottle to protect your graphics and RV - https://amzn.to/2VB1QLP
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