Wash your camper’s exterior to remove any dirt/road grime. Also, be sure to remove all decals from areas that you plan to paint. Never paint over decals. I recommend using a decal remover tool to remove any decals easily.

To remove decals:

1. Use a heat gun to heat the decal so that you can pull off the vinyl by hand.
2. Remove any remaining decal residue with a cloth and Goof Off.

Tape/Mask off any areas that you do not want to be painted. Use the masking paper to block off larger areas from overspray.

Wipe down the exterior with acetone and a microfiber cloth to remove any oily residue that might prevent good adhesion. Then, wipe the area down again with a damp microfiber cloth to ensure there is no dust.

Prime. Using a paint sprayer, apply one coat of primer. The primer is an important step to allow for proper adhesion. It also helps unify the surface and allows for good paint coverage.

Remember: Never paint in direct sunlight or on windy days. Be careful not to stir up dust.

Scuff. Allow the paint to dry, then lightly scuff the painted surface with a scuff pad. Then, wipe down the entire surface again with a clean damp cloth to remove any dust particles

Recoat. Apply another coat of paint. If the paint still looks uneven after drying, scuff once again and apply another coat of paint.

Clearcoat. Using a paint sprayer, apply one coat of clear coat. The clear coat will give your paint that finished look and protect the paint from chipping and fading.

Remove all painter’s tape and masking paper. Once the paint has fully cured according to the Dupli-color instructions, buff the surface to enhance the paint’s look. Enjoy!