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DIY RV Basement Door Paint Repair: Complete Guide & Cost Analysis
Exterior Medium 3-4 days (includes curing time) 297 👍 1

DIY RV Basement Door Paint Repair: Complete Guide & Cost Analysis

Despite protecting my RV all winter, those brutal summer months have absolutely destroyed the paint on my four basement doors and rear wheel area across 2' x 20', leaving me staring at a $5,000-6,500 shop estimate versus DIY with my compressor. I've never done automotive paint work before. Could I really achieve decent results for under $500 like I keep reading online? I'm concerned about proper paint matching, whether I'll damage the surface during prep, and if I choose the wrong spray gun or technique.

Has anyone successfully tackled RV exterior panel paint repair as a DIY project? I need reassurance that this is actually doable without professional training, and guidance on the complete process from start to finish. …more
Carlos at Reef RV Park Paint Review - Puerto Penasco RV Paint
Exterior Easy 4-5 days including travel 106 👍

Carlos at Reef RV Park Paint Review - Puerto Penasco RV Paint

Wondering if anyone's dealt with fading paint, oxidation streaks, AND chalky residue covering their entire RV exterior before trusting Carlos at Reef RV Park? I have a 2004 Winnebago Adventurer and need the storage compartment doors painted on the driver's side (about 2'x28' section). I also have clear coat peeling on my front and rear caps. The quotes I'm getting in the US are absolutely crushing - $5,500 to $6,500 just for the doors!

I've heard about Carlos at The Reef RV Park in Puerto Penasco (WhatsApp: +52-638-105-6894) who does paint work for way less. His initial quote was $1,400, which expanded to $2,500 for additional work including painting front/rear caps and fixing a slideout lip.

Communication can be tricky - it took multiple attempts to connect with him. Reserving at The Reef RV Park was also challenging (pro tip: use Gmail for reservations).

Has anyone actually taken the risk and gotten work done here? I completed the work and was surprisingly pleased. Carlos worked in a basic metal shop with a dirt floor, yet produced impressive, nearly flawless results. While there was a barely noticeable small paint sag, the overall quality exceeded my expectations.

Is this a viable option for RV paint work? In my experience, absolutely yes. …more
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