Decals

[Csmoreau]

How or is it possible to replace the decals on a 2011 Montana fifth wheel

[twindman]

Originally Posted by Csmoreau

How or is it possible to replace the decals on a 2011 Montana fifth wheel

You can remove them with a hair dryer or heat gun and slowly peel them off. However, finding exact match for old decals is pretty much impossible.

I am sure others will add more info.

[Csmoreau]

Thanks

[Hblick48]

Here's the best tool for decal removal:

https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Brite-.../dp/B00EW7MUQ4

Absolutely works, I've done 2 RV's with it. Removes decal and most of the glue. Note that it is for "professional use only". Just replaced the front cap decal. Took less than 1/2 hour to remove the old one.

Db_graphix on Ebay sells many duplicates of Montana graphics. I bought all of mine from them. Front decal faded after 6 years (and a million dead bug marks), so I just replaced with exact same one.

[BB_TX]

Here is one source although it only shows up to 2010. Don’t how much, if any, difference in the 2011. There are other sources also.

https://rvgraphicsstore.com/c-138965...fth-wheel.html

I replaced the front and rear decals on my 2007 years ago. Some decals, if not too brittle, can be removed with a heat gun or hair dryer and a plastic scraper. Get one end started up and you can peel long strips up. But if they are too brittle or cracked the eraser wheel noted above works best. The eraser wheel sorta rolls up pieces of decal and adhesive together and throws them off. Then a good adhesive remover like 3M gets the rest of the adhesive off. You do need a good strong drill. I used a corded 3/8” geared drill. Cordless with several extra batteries would probably work.

Getting them off is the hard part. But they leave a ghost outline of the old decals making placing the new decals pretty easy. Although they can be a little tricky getting larger ones positioned and all the air bubbles out. Lots of how-to info and videos on the web.

[Keith Schweizer]

RV Decals Direct is another option when looking for new decals.
Also when removing old decals Rapid Remover is an amazing product to get the decals and the remaining adhesive off the fiberglass. Amazon sells this product

[Csmoreau]

Awesome, thank you. Do I get the decals from where?
Thank you, Cindy

[gjennings]

I agree with twindman. A heat gun or hair dryer will be the easiest to get them off with. I remove decals on my work truck all the time using that method.

[Clyde n Deb]

I went through this several years ago. I had failure early on our 2005 Monte. I went to Keystone and lo and behold they eventually sent me a replacement for every decal on the coach. I started replacing the worst ones first, starting with the front cap, then going to the curb side. Much to my disappointment, the new ones started failing sooner than the originals did. The rest of the decals are in storage. I have since stripped the failing ones as they get too far gone, and have been leaving it that way. I personally think I'll do something paintwise if we keep the coach much longer. It's in great shape otherwise. There is another thread going right now on this subject, and someone posted a nice alternative they used with a combination of a few new decals and some paint.

[Byron B]

IMHO, you should be able to purchase the decals from Keystone. Years ago on our last Mobile Suites we had the front cap sanded and painted. The dealer in IN that performed the work also put new decals on for us. I was expecting a plain white painted cap.

[oakland ironworker]

I had mine done at the lot where bought my trailer and it 600 parts and labor. Some of the links posted wanted 2 grand for the stickers.

[Doug Brown]

I removed my decals with 3m erasers. You can buy them by the pack . It’s a lot of work. 2008 mountaineer 285 rld.

[timandsusan]

I replaced the front decal years ago on my 2006. About 3 years ago, I had a local RV company remove and replace both sides. Yes, up close, the new decals do not exactly cover the old decal image. BUT--it is cosmetic--not mechanical or electrical. So from any distance beyond 10-15 feet--looks great to ME! and my wife! So I have replaced so much other stuff that is more important, I am committed to keeping the 2006 rolling down the road. Hope to see you somewhere down that great road!

[Csmoreau]

Thank you, hopefully soon mine will be on the road. Working on some repairs so we can start

[jmill8]

Recently removed faded/cracked decals from 03 Monty. Used combination of heat gun, hair dryer, steamer and plastic scraper. Steamer worked best but takes lot of time with small steamer. At this point I am not inclined to replace decals and will live with ghost images till they fade.

[Csmoreau]

I guess I’m lucky my decals just look faded, not peeling at all.