Wrapping vs painting?

[Tiny]

We want to tart up our housebox and are seeking others experiences. Is there any special or specific ways to paint a motorhome?
I'm thinking hire a sprayer and jump in with both feet? We would love to be able to rock up to a dealer and have a 'man' take care of it but as always working with a minimal budget.
So yes, good ideas or bad experiences, open to all. And pictures of results you have achieved please.

 

[sasquatch]

Motorhomes are generally 'slab sided' so a wrap would be better and a contrasting spray for the cab,assuming its not an A class.
A bit old school years ago I painted my Land Rover by hand with coach paint, by hand I mean I used brushes and new good ones. I think the paint was called Tekaloid and the can was put in Hot water while painting, to maintain its viscosity. At the same time a friend of mine painted his Lambretta with Woolworths paint and baked each panel, a primitive stove enamelling.
Wheeler Dealers on Quest this week did a vinyl wrap on a VW wedge.

 

[Rodeo]

There are you tube vids on painting cars with enamel using a 4"roller.Some very good results can be had.

 

[tim m154]

Plus one with painting with a 4" gloss roller, We used coach paint on our Iveco van conversion, that was about 12 years ago, although we sold it 6 years ago it was sold to a friend so we still see it and it still looks OK, couldn't be bothered with all that masking up at the time so applied the paint with care took about 3 hours if I remember right, also a lot lot cheaper that spraying.

 

[Tiny]

I did once try roller painting on a 110, coach paint and a wooly type roller. The finish was awful.
So to all the roller painting fans, did you mix in any white spirits to the paint? Which type of roller gave the best results? Did you do any special prep before painting? And finally, do you want to paint my motorhome to show how good a finish you can achieve? Nudge nudge.
Spraying will be a faff but I'm thinking about using the compressor that all lorrys come with for the brakes, maybe branch a new connection off of the air line to the drivers seat.
But a tin of pain and a roller would be easier.

I think to wrap it will be about £1500 plus so that's a no no.

 

[Rodeo]

I think the paint used is Rustoleum.I used this in spray can form to paint my trike frame.It levels out really nice when brushed on as well.You must use good quality brushes,and on a warmish day to help the paint level out.A lot of the finish relies on the prep and a dust free environment.Panel at a time is best so that you can choose the best weather.Look at some of the you tube vids,loads of tips on there.I'd help you paint it,but have no time at present.

 

[tim m154]

Fine foam rollers are the best, you need to get the rollers with the closest cell formation, 1st coat as thin as you can and then when still tacky give it a 2nd coat, this will then grab onto the base coat, try one panel at a time, if doing a large panel try to do smaller sections but keep a wet edge, so planning is essential, if you can get it into a workshop great or a covered area if not, warm area is better, also wet the floor before you start as this will keep the dust down, also look out for spiders webs, although this can be a good excuse if needed!!!, the more practise the better, if you are not sure get an old car bonnet or similar to practice on, prep by either 800 wet and dry or finer or if the panels and original paint are good you could use scotch brite pads, and then wipe down with panel wipes, a bit of time in preparation is well worth it in the long run, remember the top coat is only a reflection of the preparation, Good luck...