After striping the passenger side I moved on to the back of my motorhome. I got started by first removing the spare tire cover and the spare tire.
I decided to take the taillights apart and clean them out really good as they were full of dirt.
The ground wire connectors were rusted so I gave them a good clean and lubed them with a little dab of petroleum jelly before screwing them back in place.
I replaced a couple of bulbs that were looking a bit tired as well as the license plate light that had completely rusted with a brand new one.
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I also repainted the taillight covers and the license plate holder.
Before I put everything all back together I got the stripes taped off and over the course of a two days got those repainted the same as the passenger side.
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I even spruced up the two outlets.
Look how shiny she is! |
The taillights went back together and the entire back end from top to bottom was cleaned and give two coats of wax.
I am still undecided what I want to do to the bumper and the spare tire rack as well as the spare tire cover. The one I have is big and bulky and I'm contemplating replacing it with just a vinyl tire cover.
The spare tire rack isn't very pretty right now so I will likely paint it. The bumper and receiver hitch could use some love too. Both of those projects may end up waiting until next year however as I seem to be running low on time these days. But, you never know. We'll just have to wait and see.
Looks great! You are a woman of many talents and an amazing role model for your girls.
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Thank you Susan. She is starting to really come along. :)
DeleteYou mean "still UNdecided," don't you?
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at how good she is looking!
Does the beer bottle mean you're making beer again? Could you give us a recipe?
Apparently I need you as my editor! LOL
DeleteThat's a store bought beer I'm afraid. This girl hasn't had time to brew lately.