Is there a problem with the front cap fading,the reason i am asking is that i read it somewhere that it is a problem. they said that the manufacture forgot to add somthing to the paint???
2011 front grey caps were gelcoat with grey. Heatland started painting there grey caps for 2012 on...Do these caps originally have paint that was left off or badly mixed?
No advantage to painting except it is not as apt to fade, but it can scratch, chip or peel. With gel-coat there is one less step during the manufacturing process. Easier handling as well. The color is impregnated into the fiberglass. If it gets scratched it can be easily buffed out unlike paint. Very few fiberglass finished parts are painted. Most boats have a colored gel-coat with a layer of clear gel-coat over the top for shine and protection. In time the unprotected gel-coat will fade and turn dull from the effect of UV rays....DonOther than ease of application, is there any advantage of the paint rather than gel coat?
Hi NewRoads,We are new to the forum but have been RV'ing for many years with a 5th wheel. We love our Heartland but we also have the fading front cap issue on our 2011 Greystone, with the same situation as others (started a few months ago/Heartland will only pay a portion). We are very frustrated with the situation and feel it should be fully repaired as it has been for others with the same problem.
Jim, how is the place looking now that they moved the boats out? Love to see a rally there someday. Say hello to Bryan and Willie for me.