How to: Motorhome Interior Restoration Done Economically with ColorBond
As motorhomes have become more popular than ever, so too has DIY motorhome interior restoration. Whether used for camping, vacations, or as a residence (think tiny house), they provide practicality and adventure. This has increased demand for motorhomes, and with so many older and more affordable motorhomes out there, motorhome restoration is gaining momentum. When it comes to motorhome interior restoration, ColorBond LVP OE can help you get the job done creatively and economically.
With all the hard and soft plastic upholstery and trim inside a motorhome, ColorBond LVP OE leather, vinyl, and plastic coating is a natural fit for RV interior restoration projects. From dashboards and door panels to seating, armrests, and trim pieces, ColorBond makes it easy to restore faded or worn surfaces without replacing them.
One reason ColorBond users love the product is how simple the process is. With the right preparation and application steps, you can achieve professional-looking, long-lasting results that completely transform the appearance of your motorhome interior.
How to Restore a Motorhome’s Interior with ColorBond
Step 1: Clean the Surface Thoroughly
Before applying any color coating, it’s important to remove built-up dirt, oils, protectants, and grime from the surface. Any residue left behind can interfere with adhesion and affect the final finish.
Start by scrubbing the surface with ColorBond Prep Cleaner. This helps prepare the material for coating while ensuring the color bonds properly to vinyl, leather, or plastic surfaces.
Step 2: Mask Off Surrounding Areas
Once the surface is clean and dry, tape off any areas you do not want coated. This is especially important around windows, controls, fabric inserts, trim edges, and hardware.
Taking a few extra minutes during masking helps create cleaner lines and gives the finished restoration a more professional appearance.
Step 3: Apply Adhesion Promoter to Hard Plastics
If you are restoring hard plastic components such as dashboards, consoles, or trim panels, apply ColorBond Adhesion Promoter before spraying the color coating.
This step helps improve bonding on rigid plastic surfaces and contributes to a durable, long-lasting finish.
Step 4: Spray ColorBond LVP OE
After preparation is complete, begin applying ColorBond LVP OE using light, even coats. The product is designed to penetrate the surface rather than simply sit on top of it, helping preserve the original texture and flexibility of the material.
Multiple light coats typically provide the best coverage and finish. As the coating dries, the restored surface takes on a smooth, factory-quality appearance.
Step 5: Enjoy Your Restored RV Interior
Once finished, your motorhome interior can look dramatically refreshed without the expense and hassle of replacing upholstery and trim components. Whether you are restoring a classic RV or updating the appearance of a newer motorhome, ColorBond makes it possible to achieve impressive results with minimal downtime.
Every now and then, ColorBond users share their motorhome interior restoration projects with us, and we are always impressed by the transformations. Check out these great RV restoration and restyling projects.
Customizing a Motorhome Interior with ColorBond
Providing unique motorhomes for use at events is the specialty of Gil Haziza. The company he works with, RV Airstream, uses vintage and motorhomes to provide fun experiences that customers can rent for events. Each has a function such as a Vintage Retro Lounge for hosting and a VIP beauty lounge for photoshoots and brand promotion. These shiny airstreams look cool. Check out the silver metallic interior of the VIP Beauty Lounge, which was designed to match the exterior. Gil refinished the interior with shiny metallic materials and ColorBond LVP OE. He liked ColorBond so much he’s using it to customize other motorhome interiors. RV Airstream’s customers love the results, and so do we!
Restoring a Monaco Coach Cabinetry
Chris Hoffman’s Monaco Coach motorhome needed a cabinetry upgrade. He said the natural stained wood looked far too 1980’s. Chris had previously coated the dash of his motorhome with ColorBond LVP OE and was pleased with the result. So, he wanted to use it as a motorhome cabinetry color coating. Since ColorBond LVP OE can strongly bond to the polyurethane with which the cabinets were coated, he was able to do just that. Chris is very happy with how his motorhome interior restoration turned out. He said the finish is just right; It’s not flat and appears semi-gloss. It’s durable as well and didn’t scratch when tested.
Using ColorBond for Motorhome Interior Restoration is Economical
Using ColorBond for motorhome interior restoration can help you refresh worn upholstery, trim, and interior surfaces for a fraction of what full replacement or reupholstering can cost. Instead of tearing out aging components, many RV owners choose to restore and recolor the materials they already have, saving both time and money while still achieving impressive results.
That was one of the biggest reasons Jon C. chose ColorBond for his motorhome restoration project. Replacing the dashboard, armrests, cushions, and interior upholstery would have required a major investment, not to mention the labor and downtime involved. Using ColorBond LVP OE allowed him to restore those surfaces at a much lower overall cost while completely transforming the look of the interior.
Beyond affordability, ColorBond LVP OE also gives users the freedom to customize their motorhome interior with more than 150 available OEM colors. Whether you want to restore the original appearance or create a completely updated look, ColorBond makes it possible to personalize your RV interior without the expense of full replacement.
Get Started with ColorBond Today!
Ready to refresh your motorhome interior without the cost of full replacement? ColorBond LVP OE makes it easy to restore worn vinyl, leather, plastic, and trim with professional-looking results that last. Whether you’re bringing a vintage RV back to life or customizing your space to fit your style, ColorBond gives you the flexibility, durability, and OEM-quality finish you need to get the job done right.
