stone guard

suebobby · 08-13-2011, 08:37 AM

We attached a 1/16", 2' X 8' chrome, aluminum diamond plate to lower front as a stone shield. The piece was fabricated by Joseph Fazzio, Inc. Glassboro, NJ 08028. (856)881-3185. Joseph Fazzio Inc. Cost was 54.00 plus 2 tubes of Liquid Nails for metal. Sue and I installed in 1/2 hr. We picked up as fabricator is close by but they do ship. We thought it ads a little pizzaz as well as serving a purpose

, do you think we took something away from the originality of the Sunline

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MOKID · 08-13-2011, 09:47 AM

Looks great.

I have been wanting to do that but hadn't figured out just how to do it nor where to get the plate. Good job. Thanks for the photos also.

suebobby · 08-13-2011, 10:49 AM

Make sure you give fabricator exact measurements (not just 2X8 so it's a perfect fit and use Liquid Nails for metal.

MOKID · 08-13-2011, 11:05 AM

Did you seal along the edges in anyway.

suebobby · 08-13-2011, 11:22 AM

Top slips under TT siding about 1/4" where the natural break is that changes angel of front of trailer and fits snug along insides of TT side moldings. I left about 1" on bottom to leave the original screws exposed. That is why exact measurements are important. I applied the Liquid Nails with a caulk gun leaving about an inch around outside bare to avoid glue squishing out when pressed. The glue takes about 8-12 hrs. to fully set up so I used some lumber propped against panel to hold pressure on it.

suebobby · 08-13-2011, 11:54 AM

Lower front of TT was left intact, nothing removed, placed 1/16" plate right over existing siding so I figured no sealing was needed.

MOKID · 08-13-2011, 07:39 PM

I thought maybe water would weaken the Liquid Nail if it got behind the Diamond Plate, also I wondered if you put any fasteners just in case the Liquid Nail would loosen. Just a thought.

Hematite · 08-13-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MOKID

I thought maybe water would weaken the Liquid Nail if it got behind the Diamond Plate, also I wondered if you put any fasteners just in case the Liquid Nail would loosen. Just a thought.

My Sunline was equipped with a diamond plate stoneguard at the factory and it is screwed on with hex head screws.

Poppy & Nana · 08-14-2011, 05:26 AM

We had a stoneguard installed last year and there are hex head screws in it as well.....I think ours was $100.00 installed by North South Connections, Boonville, NY a trailer mfgering company...........

suebobby · 08-14-2011, 06:25 AM

I used Liquid Nails Polyurethane, touted as "water proof" "extreme temperature resistant" "outdoor use " "for use on metal, marble, blocks, steel joints" "lasts 20 years or more". I was trying to avoid using screws if possible. Maybe I should use 4 or 6 screws as insurance? It has been two days setting up now and there is no way I am able to remove the panel using my own strength.

kanyonkitty · 08-14-2011, 08:47 AM

Here's mine, I ordered it from the factory and I don't recall how it was installed, BUT I believe it was with the hex head screws.

suebobby · 08-14-2011, 09:13 AM

Nice, that's the look we were aiming for.

RockDodger · 08-16-2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suebobby

We thought it ads a little pizzaz as well as serving a purpose

, do you think we took something away from the originality of the Sunline

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Yes, you took away all the pretty rock dents and bug guts. S'matter, don't you like rock dents and bug guts?

But really, looks very nice!

Peety_Sunliner · 09-09-2011, 03:03 PM

I ordererd my diamond plate from Diamond life gear today. It was 49 for a 2'X8' piece and 4 dollars to cut it to exact dimensions. It should be here next week so I can install it. I'll take pics and post. If your looking for a rock guard, they have them in several colors pus brushed and shinny. They call it " Trailer Stone Guard MX™ "

EMD_Driver · 09-09-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Peety_Sunliner

I ordererd my diamond plate from Diamond life gear today. It was 49 for a 2'X8' piece and 4 dollars to cut it to exact dimensions. It should be here next week so I can install it. I'll take pics and post. If your looking for a rock guard, they have them in several colors pus brushed and shinny. They call it " Trailer Stone Guard MX™ "

Post up some pics of the install and finished pics too!