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    Full Body Paint - Questions on process

    I am likely ordering a Momentum (351M) with Full Body Paint. I have a couple of questions on the FBP process:
    1. Are all side/rear markers, door locks/handles & slam latches removed prior to painting? These are all replaceable pieces... and want to know if I were to replace something will a different brand, etc that may have a slightly different shape - will there be white showing?
    2. At what point does the caulking get applied to the exterior of the RV (before paint and therefore is painted over... or after paint).



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    1. No. The unit travels a few mes to the paint shop where they tape over the handles.
    2. Sealant is put on after paint along with awnings and other attachments.
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    Quote Originally Posted by huntr70 View Post
    1. No. The unit travels a few mes to the paint shop where they tape over the handles.
    2. Sealant is put on after paint along with awnings and other attachments.
    OK so I understand... if I were to replace the main door lock with the RVLock v4.0 Keyless lock... I am going to have unpainted/white ring around the new lock since it isn't the same shape as the old?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brother_Bluto View Post
    OK so I understand... if I were to replace the main door lock with the RVLock v4.0 Keyless lock... I am going to have unpainted/white ring around the new lock since it isn't the same shape as the old?
    RVLock includes a gasket for full body paint applications, or rather, the gasket has to be ordered. https://www.rvlock.com/collections/a...roducts/gasket
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brother_Bluto View Post
    OK so I understand... if I were to replace the main door lock with the RVLock v4.0 Keyless lock... I am going to have unpainted/white ring around the new lock since it isn't the same shape as the old?
    Yes. As stated above, you can get a black gasket.
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