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"Milagro"Mexican Paint Job Progress...
I'm currently in Puerto Penasco and decided to "finally" have my 1998 Lazy Daze repainted.  I decided on a combination of a shade of blue with a teal color.  The white (which looks like a sea-foam green in some lights) was fine so I picked the color combination to better blend with that paint.  I also added some silver stripes.  Also, I had some very minor body work done (bubbles on side from now corrected ceiling leak).  Apparently there are three levels of clear coats and I had the middle one with three coating layers.  

My apologies to the Lazy Daze "purists" for deviating from the regular color scheme. 

I actually spent one night in Painting Perfections (a.k.a. Chuy's shop) in a Barrio with a dirt street complete with a locked gate with barbed wire and guard dogs.  However, my RV was inside the bay with the door locked but it was still a bit of an "adventure."  There are a couple of areas that are going to be completed here at the RV park tomorrow, but today people came by to "ogle" at my Lazy Daze...  I'll post the finished product after the "tweaks" are completed.



Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
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Reply #1 –
"...decided to "finally" have my 1998 Lazy Daze repainted."

Why apologize? How many of our LD folks are still driving a 'stock' rig. Come on, not one modification???

There are many like it but this one is mine!   ;)   8)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
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Reply #2 –
Love it! Purple may be in my future! :-D

Do you feel comfortable sharing the cost of the paint job? I can take "no" for an answer. :-)
My wheels:
2003 MB
2012 Jeep Liberty
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Reply #3 –
Quote from: debinvenice link=msg=240034 date=1644806990[quote author=debinvenice  - 
Do you feel comfortable sharing the cost of the paint job? I can take "no" for an answer. :-)
Do you feel comfortable sharing the cost of the paint job? I can take "no" for an answer. :-)
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Not at all - $2,300 (and because he and another painter are "contracted" only for this RV park, the park apparently gets $200 of that).  He told me if I need anything else painted to contact him and come to his shop directly.  He's done this for 18 years and everyone says "he's the best" in Puerto Penasco. 

It's definitely worth a trip here (only 60 miles from the U.S. border in Lukeville, AZ).  I usually stay at a dry camp for $10.00/night but I decided to treat myself to this park with full hook-ups and a hot tub ($680/month). 

Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
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Quote from: Lazy Bones  - 
"...decided to "finally" have my 1998 Lazy Daze repainted."
Why apologize? How many of our LD folks are still driving a 'stock' rig. Come on, not one modification???
There are many like it but this one is mine!   ;)   8)

Aw, thanks!  I have to say his work exceeded my expectations and I feel like I have a brand new Lazy Daze! 
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
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Reply #5 –
Such a deal on the paint job and the accomodations! Time to start saving.

Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the final result!
My wheels:
2003 MB
2012 Jeep Liberty
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Reply #6 –
Looking forward to seeing the final results. How many days does it take them to complete the paint job? What is the name of the RV park that gets the $200 that you stay at. Really peaked my husbands and my interest in getting Lazy repainted. Thank you
A 2006 MidBath  and a 2004 RB
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Reply #7 –
Impatiently waiting for the After images!  How did it turn out?!  The colors looked so pretty!!!
In Boldness & Gratitude,
Amy, Sebastian & Merkat ,,,^..^,,,
Future Laze Daze owners:  27?, 31IB or 31TB
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Reply #8 –
I am wondering about the stripes.  Did they remove the vinyl stripes and replace or ?
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Reply #9 –
The mothership can send you the pinstripes if you want them, even for my 1997.
--k
1997 MB
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Reply #10 –
Wow, have 2 rv's that could use a refresher
1992 Mid Bath
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Reply #11 –
Kristin,  I checked with Todd at the MS about a year ago and sent him a picture of the tape on my LD.  They still carry the same (or very similar) tape.  However, since I had the stripes repainted a different color a few years ago and would like to freshen up the tape,  But Todd didnt have any suggestions as to how to do it.  So that is why I asked if the tape had been removed.  I understand that there is a large eraser type wheel for removing vinyl stickers that Amazon sells, but was hoping to find out if the Mexican painting company had a better method.
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Quote from: Hargreaves1  - 
Looking forward to seeing the final results. How many days does it take them to complete the paint job? What is the name of the RV park that gets the $200 that you stay at. Really peaked my husbands and my interest in getting Lazy repainted. Thank you

It takes about week or so depending on the number of people who are waiting.  Painting Perfection (a.k.a as "Chuy") has a strong following of satisfied customers and he "does it right."   Mexico is "Mexico" and the RV Park (Playa Bonita) gets a 10% "kickback."  However, Chuy told me in the future to contact him directly and he would do it all in his shop to avoid the extra cost.  In all honesty, I found some "blips" but Chuy made good and corrected any paint errors. The final cost was $350 USD more as he repainted my door and clear coated my mermaid mural on the rear tire. The final bill was $2,650 USD.
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
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Reply #15 –
Cheryl,  I am a little confused.  Did you have the vinyl tape between the painted stripes removed?  If so,  did Chuy do it?  My tape stripes look terrible and I would just as soon remove them.
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Quote from: parussky  - 
I am wondering about the stripes.  Did they remove the vinyl stripes and replace or ?
I had them removed and painted on.  I think they'll last a lot longer...
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
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Quote from: parussky  - 
Cheryl,  I am a little confused.  Did you have the vinyl tape between the painted stripes removed?  If so,  did Chuy do it?  My tape stripes look terrible and I would just as soon remove them.
Yes...  I live in the Desert Southwest and the painted on striping with 3 coats of clear coat will hopefully last a lot longer...
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
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Reply #18 –
I spent one night at "Chuy's" shop in a Barrio with a dirt road.  I was totally safe, but it "did" feel a little creepy...
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
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Reply #19 –
We had our first lazy daze painted there many years ago they did a good job we were happy with the work
2009 Kodiak 32 foot Island Bed
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Reply #20 –
I'm sorry for the quality of the photos, but I don't have great Internet access here at the RV park.  I'm "over the moon" with the cost and the results.  It's definitely worth a trip.  My RV has been painted, but not washed and waxed yet...
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
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Reply #21 –
O M G it's sooo beautiful!!!  and the mermaid on the back...so perfect!!
congrats on your beauty.  Love it!
In Boldness & Gratitude,
Amy, Sebastian & Merkat ,,,^..^,,,
Future Laze Daze owners:  27?, 31IB or 31TB
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Reply #22 –
Quote from: desertdivanm  - 
My RV has been painted, but not washed and waxed yet...
I hope you know that a newly painted vehicle should not be waxed for a long time.  I think the common wisdom is 2-3 months, but please research this time frame yourself since I’m not real sure myself. 
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Reply #23 –
Gorgeous! I'm very jelly! :)
My wheels:
2003 MB
2012 Jeep Liberty
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Reply #24 –
Love the paint job. The mermaid on your tire cover is spectacular. Thank you for the info.
A 2006 MidBath  and a 2004 RB