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10-02-2020, 10:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,256
M.O.C. #26190
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Front Cap Personalization
When we got our trailer, the front cap mirror was completely degraded and the only thing left was the black plastic piece. I removed the plastic piece and cleaned the area really well. The adhesive used when building these things took almost 2 hours to remove. if I had to do it again, I would have left it in place and used that for a mounting platform. My wife, who is a school teacher, used her "Cricut" device and printed out the vinyl stickers. It came out really nice and was super cheap. Another great idea from this forum community,
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2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL, 2020 Chevy 2500 HD, Firestone airbags, Air Lift wireless compressor, Curt gooseneck, 20K Reese Goosebox, TST-507, USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert, Anika, Breanna, Dylan (daughter-in-law Stephanie). & our Great Pyrenees Layla
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10-02-2020, 01:01 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Chino Valley
Posts: 226
M.O.C. #23720
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Great idea!
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New to us 2014 3150RL
Chino Valley, AZ
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10-02-2020, 02:38 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Winter Haven
Posts: 76
M.O.C. #23309
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That is way better than the mirror and more useful.
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10-02-2020, 09:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 432bartman
When we got our trailer, the front cap mirror was completely degraded and the only thing left was the black plastic piece. I removed the plastic piece and cleaned the area really well. The adhesive used when building these things took almost 2 hours to remove. if I had to do it again, I would have left it in place and used that for a mounting platform. My wife, who is a school teacher, used her "Cricut" device and printed out the vinyl stickers. It came out really nice and was super cheap. Another great idea from this forum community,
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Yep, pulled our mirror off as well and still haven't gotten all the sticky stuff off. So what did you use in conjunction with the elbow grease?
Wife has the Cricut machine as well so she will be doing something just like yall did. Already have something on door glass and the rear of our 381TH.
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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10-03-2020, 07:39 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #17391
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My wife has a Circuit also but I have a hard time getting her to put what I want on a shirt. I am so not politically correct LOL I have so much to say ROFL
That does look nice on your RV. Great idea
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10-03-2020, 09:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,256
M.O.C. #26190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtlakejim
Yep, pulled our mirror off as well and still haven't gotten all the sticky stuff off. So what did you use in conjunction with the elbow grease?
Wife has the Cricut machine as well so she will be doing something just like yall did. Already have something on door glass and the rear of our 381TH.
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I used a little bit of everything. That was a royal pain. I used gas, paint thinner, goof off, rubbing alcohol. I think the gas and paint thinner worked the best. I just worked a section at a time until it was all gone. i feel your pain and frustration.
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2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL, 2020 Chevy 2500 HD, Firestone airbags, Air Lift wireless compressor, Curt gooseneck, 20K Reese Goosebox, TST-507, USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert, Anika, Breanna, Dylan (daughter-in-law Stephanie). & our Great Pyrenees Layla
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10-04-2020, 05:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,140
M.O.C. #25165
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That's funny, Bartman. I just bought my wife the new Cricut Maker machine. She wanted to do the same thing. The "mirror" is useless to me when hitching up anyway.
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2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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10-04-2020, 07:47 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #17391
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Originally Posted by RMcNeal
That's funny, Bartman. I just bought my wife the new Cricut Maker machine. She wanted to do the same thing. The "mirror" is useless to me when hitching up anyway.
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You can do a lot with those things. My wife has done some engraving with hers. I just cant put any of my sockets in there LOL
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10-04-2020, 10:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,587
M.O.C. #22835
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I suppose, if you don't use the mirror, or it's faded and not replaced, and it's wasted space for nothing, finding an alternative use for that space is great.
You did a really nice job with the print and style. It looks very attractive, and more important, it looks like it belong there. Nice job!
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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10-07-2020, 06:02 PM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #24012
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Really clever idea!
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10-07-2020, 07:07 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Tulare
Posts: 18
M.O.C. #22158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 432bartman
When we got our trailer, the front cap mirror was completely degraded and the only thing left was the black plastic piece. I removed the plastic piece and cleaned the area really well. The adhesive used when building these things took almost 2 hours to remove. if I had to do it again, I would have left it in place and used that for a mounting platform. My wife, who is a school teacher, used her "Cricut" device and printed out the vinyl stickers. It came out really nice and was super cheap. Another great idea from this forum community,
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We did the same thing after having the silly mirror replaced twice.
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10-07-2020, 09:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Originally Posted by Pa_5er
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Well ok then. I would have never thought to use odor eliminator for the application but glad to hear SOMETHING works on that glue!! Thanks for the heads up!
I wonder if it is the citrus (IE: Citric Acid) doing the actual work or maybe the propellant?
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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10-08-2020, 02:52 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Houtzdale
Posts: 86
M.O.C. #20027
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Adhesive remover
I'm not sure what ingredients work to remove adhesive, but it really works well. I got the idea from another RVer who remodeled her camper. I had already tried a heat gun as well as Goo Gone with a putty knife and was having no luck. I did some online searches and found the suggestion. I really wish I could remember her name because she has lots of great remodeling ideas.
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