window frames

[Pete Masterson]

The exterior frame on one window (bedroom) showed the dark finish peeling or flaking off in a few patches, leaving a dull aluminum color underneath. So, if the window frames were anodized, that one wasn't. Since a brief inspection showed that there was no real degradation to the window structure, dealing with the issue was far, far down on my "things to do something about" list...

I had the understanding that the mid-90s coaches used Hehr brand windows (in, at least, some of the positions). The Hehr maintenance manual appears to describe many of the features of the windows in my coach, including an explanation why they would squeak and the procedure to cure the problem.

If the original poster was referring to the Bluebird logo on the -inside- of the door, AFAIK, that was simply a carved (or pressed) decoration that did not have any further embellishment. (I suggest "pressed" because the wood used on the inside door is a particle board-type product that may have been custom crafted for BB.)

If there appears to have been an effort to paint the bird image or the background, that might have been done by a prior owner.

Pete Masterson

(former) '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Jan 24, 2010, at 1:46 PM, Eric wrote:

Welcome to the forum.

All of the windows that I have seen on BB are made out of aluminum. I have been told that BB made the windows in the mid 90's coaches. (Maybe even earlier years???) All the finishes I have seen on the outside of the window frame have been an anodized finish. The fact that you mentioned that something was peeling makes me think that someone may have painted those frames. Anodizing doesn't peel as far as I know. Anodizing is an oxidizing process that forms a layer of "rust" on the surface. It's possible that the anodizing is wearing off but this doesn't occur as peeling so far as I know. There is a rubber seal that goes around the window. I doubt if that is peeling.

I can't comment on a BB logo on your door. Honestly, I don't recall seeing a logo on the doors.

One suggestion that has been one of the protocols of this forum: It is helpful if, when you sign your name, you put the year and the model of your Bluebird.

Eric Perplies
1996 PT-42