How To Properly Prep Your Camper For Paint + sticker removal tips

[@LRB8558]

That white trim in the screw channels is to protect the screws and help with keeping out water. You should replace it along with all the rusted screws.

[@OurLittleNest]

Yes! I wrote that in the video that I’m keeping the trim and fender skirt

[@sranubus]

@@OurLittleNest came here just to make sure someone said this.

[@martinduarte5561]

Just for future projects, you can also use a rubber wheel that fits in a drill to remove the old decals.. works great!!

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

That "before" and "after" shot was so satisfying.

[@OurLittleNest]

Right?!

[@cristinacavalli97]

Thanks Em for your company tonight! ❤ after getting bad news yesterday I can relax 10 minutes

[@OurLittleNest]

I’m so sorry, I will be keeping you in my prayers💛

[@cristinacavalli97]

@@OurLittleNest God bless you❤

[@ccrossle1]

I would definitely keep the trim and the tire trim as well. I agree with others that they're there to protect and you could definitely find replacements that look brand new and newly white too! But honestly this makes me want to get a camper and redo it. Thanks for the videos!

[@OurLittleNest]

Yes! I have the replacement trim and fender skirt, it’s going in tomorrow!

[@ccrossle1]

@@OurLittleNest yay! Honestly you guys do such budget friendly work that it gives me more confidence moving into our new house. You explain things very well and I really enjoy learning from you all! Thanks for the content! Cant wait to see it all together!

[@LRB8558]

Replace the fenders too. It looks unfinished without them, especially because the siding is held down by all those rusted staples and screws.

[@sierranevada3789]

I just bought an old camper too. I know this is after the fact but saw where people were using a heat gun to take off the stickers. I still have to do this on mine....so if that doesn't work, looks like I'll be sanding too...bummer! Good luck to you guys with the rest of your reno.

[@juliewhite820]

If you don't have an awning blowing rain will follow you in the door. Just a couple of tips. Ours has that same step & it can be slick in the mornings with dew or on rainy days. Be careful stepping out because it's easy to hit it just right & have your foot slip right out from under you. Also, if you don't have one yet a roll out mat will keep a lot of trash out of the camper. We have one the size of our awning, so we can sit under it & not get trash on our shoes to take back inside.

[@leslieMClass80]

Wow what a difference! Gives a quick peek of how nice it will look painted !

[@OurLittleNest]

Can’t wait to show you it now!!

[@davidallen876]

Highly recommend Steel Wool vs a sander. Works great

[@danielallen860]

I just did this same thing to my rv , for the decals I just used a drill with wire brush attached and they came right off no problem. Mine is old as well

[@tambij]

You might not like the wheel well covers but they serve a “VERY IMPORTANT PURPOSE“. THEY PREVENT ROCKS FROM FLIPPING UP & DAMAGING CARS & TRUCKS AROUND & BEHIND YOU WHILE YOUR DRIVING. THERE ARE OTHER AFTERMARKET WHEEL TRIM THATS NOT SO BOXY. GET SOMETHING WITH SOFTER ROUND LINES.

[@alisonyoung1025]

I am loving your process. I am wondering if you would do it again. We bought the exact same camper and gutted it. We left it for the summer because it was too hot. It seems like soo much work. Just wondering if it would be better to get one that doesn't need a total re do or just go for it and enjoy the process.

[@OurLittleNest]

I would do it again! If you are really handy I would recommend going forward with it, if you would need to look up how to do a lot of the work it could get very tedious!

[@alisonyoung1025]

@@OurLittleNest ok thanks! We are like you guys. My husband is handy and I am creative and somewhat handy.

[@c50ge]

Buy a soft and medium brush with an extension pole. It wi keep you off the ladder and speed up the process. Totally Awesome will clean the black streaks

[@countryboy8762]

The first wash you should have used tilex mold and mildew remover. We use it on gutters and vinyl siding. Hardly any scrubbing.

[@cngaedk]

Eeeeeekk! Can’t wait to see it painted!!!!

[@OurLittleNest]

Soo excited to show you guys!!

[@KaitlynChartrand]

This camper is literally gonna look so good when it’s all done!

[@1sheilajanae]

Do you still have the link for the tires you got?

[@1sheilajanae]

What year is your prowler? I just got a 1978 prowler and Jeeze is a lot of work

[@x.livelife2509]

Diesel takes the decals off in a flash! I did all mine in 30 min

[@shaunchadwick5652]

Use a toffee wheel to remove the decals. Goes on a drill and makes it so much easier 👌🏻 or a really good jet wash

[@mariacasella979]

Oh YES!!just what a needed a update on 🍯💖🙏🏻💖

[@OurLittleNest]

Yay!! Cannot wait to share next weeks video with you guys! It’s all painted😍😍

[@DalainaRenee]

Nice update 🎉✨

[@OurLittleNest]

Thank you!!

[@DalainaRenee]

@@OurLittleNest yw

[@suecollado8696]

💓CAMPERS OFTEN GET STOLEN SO PUT A LARGE LOGO, NAME OR PATTERN ON ALL SIDES💓VISIBLE FROM A DISTANCE THIS DETERS THIEVES💓1 friends new camper is painted light purple with flowers 💐 on💓

[@OurLittleNest]

Good idea!

[@Crx018]

cool Prowler trailer, I have same as your but the green one

[@suzewink6788]

Such a difference!

[@OurLittleNest]

Cannot wait to show you it all done!

[@ledenehasenauer2738]

Pressure washer worked great and quick to remove stickers off a van.

[@bighealinginthelittlecityp805]

Where is the link for the tires?

[@davidhillman3410]

The trim keeps water from getting in through all those screws.

[@callajob2156]

Where did you get the bumper?

[@promisestarxd9487]

The trim keeps the screws from rusting

[@davidsmith-ws4bz]

On the draw bar, once sanded, I am going to try coating mine, with oil, (the oil soaks into the metal and dries) using as a rust/primer and then paint it. This has worked on other projects. Anyone tried this?

[@homelessjoe]

Dang, that thing is beat.

[@Catastrofius]

The original sealer was not done poorly. That stuff expands and contracts with heat and cold and moves. This was not poor workmanship, but simply time.

[@juliecharette258]

Hey did you try dw40?

[@naomiwest7556]

Replace the trim & fender to give it a finished look

[@OurLittleNest]

I’m doing that tomorrow!

[@shaynej013]

Taking decals/stickers off of glass??? Always start with a razor blade, not a screwdriver! Single-edged blades (be careful) or go to the automotive store and get a head gasket scraper. Will do the job much easier.

[@Freejohnsilkyputty]

You should have driven this camper over to an auto body shop and let the sand blast guy rip those logos off in 5 seconds.

[@chrisd2962]

I feel bad that she doesnt have the right tools for the job at times. Washing the camper with that little brush was 😂

[@lindarandles2106]

Power washer would have done wonders in half the time.

[@andrewgarcia3902]

Steam decals off

[@justanotherhuman8339]

Try to add sponsored portion at the end of the video

[@OurLittleNest]

It’s not up to me

[@shanafranck2214]

❤️🌞

[@codywright2890]

Should've used a pressure washer lol

[@cannabistherapy9603]

Washing a trailer Is not prepping it to be repainted... 🤔😮😮😮 no paint stripping/clear coat stripping? No sanding ? 😐 it's just going too peel in 2-5 years.. unless you're not in Canada and are in a southern state with fairly average temps

[@laurieschaeffer1162]

I can't believe you destroyed classic parts on the camper. Many people pay top dollar for vintage parts to restore their classic campers. I really suggest replacing the fenders and awning. A tire blow out on and rv will cause damage. Water is not a friend to an rv. Without an awning, you're asking for water damage.

[@andrewgarcia3902]

Makes me cringe watching this 😆 hurts a rv body guys soul to see this