Bailey Autograph - Rusting rear lights

[Paul Wilkins]

Hi all.
Anyone else experiencing rusting rear indicators / break lights / reversing lights on their Bailey? Bit of a shocker.

 

[Jenka]

Hi Paul,
Replaced under warranty.

 

[138go]

Nothing surprises me on MHs. Took me 2 days to change a brake light bulb.

 

[Steve and Denise]

Yes DLT he has painted his

 

[Gerby]

Hi Paul Wilkins which Bailey model is it that has the issue

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[Paul and Kate]

Getting replaced under warranty
Autograph 75-2

 

[tonyidle]

Unless you do something to protect them your new ones will do the same.

 

[Ninjabob]

Replaced under warranty- why they are not plastic heaven knows. They don't actually do anything - just a trim.

 

[Paul and Kate]

Unless you do something to protect them your new ones will do the same.

Was told the originals weren't coated properly the new ones will be.
That's why they all havent corroded

 

[Purple2]

Somebody on the TBMOG had them sand blasted and painted in Peugeot white and they look quite effective. I suspect Hammerite finish will do the same job

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[Paul Wilkins]

Got a set of replacements - same metal. Coated them in AutoGlym resin polish before putting them on. Doubt they'll last a 12 month.

 

[Jaz007]

Hi how did you get them off van.i was told bonded on.thanks

 

[Paul Wilkins]

Hi how did you get them off van.i was told bonded on.thanks

The bits that rust are just cheap metal covers that clip on. Gently use a flat bladed screw driver to ease them off.

 

[Bailey 15]

What year is yours? This is 2015

 

[Paul Wilkins]

What year is yours? This is 2015

Ahhhh mine is a 2017/18 - very different. Look up the thread a bit and you'll see the difference.

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[Purple2]

There’s a lot of coverage of this on THE Bailey motorhome owners group FB page. As above with getting them off. People have been getting them sandblasted etc. Once rubbed down some have done them in Peugeot white and it looks smart. Also less than 3 years old then they have been accepted as a warranty issue.

 

[Jaz007]

Thanks to Paul wilkins got them of painting them with rustolum .

 

[Bailey 15]

Ahhhh mine is a 2017/18 - very different. Look up the thread a bit and you'll see the difference.

Wow what a difference !
Don’t fix if it’s not broken comes in here don’t it, mine are lovely

 

[Jenka]

I have had two sets rust so far !

 

[Paul and Kate]

I have had two sets rust so far !

How long between sets Jenka

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[Jenka]

About 10 months !

 

[Paul and Kate]

About 10 months !

Better get some more on order ?

 

[Kev and Ju]

Hi Paul. I also have a Autograph 79 - 4T (67 reg) and recently spotted another issue you may want to have a quick look at. I recently noticed that the clips that secure the skylight right at the front of the van and over the drivers / passengers heads were ALL put on upside down and when closed put significant stress on the swing hinged clips. I thought it didn't look right and I really had to pull the skylight down hard to lock it. I visited Marques at Tewkesbury who confirmed my suspicions and also confirmed that if they weren't turned around the stress would soon crack the skylight. Yours might be fine but the monkey that fitted mine fitted them ALL upside down and I wonder how many others he may have c**ked up? I can provide a photo tomorrow if required

 

[mitzimad]

god knows where baily sourced metal light from must have bought a job lot when bmc went skint

 

[Paul Wilkins]

Hi Paul. I also have a Autograph 79 - 4T (67 reg) and recently spotted another issue you may want to have a quick look at. I recently noticed that the clips that secure the skylight right at the front of the van and over the drivers / passengers heads were ALL put on upside down and when closed put significant stress on the swing hinged clips. I thought it didn't look right and I really had to pull the skylight down hard to lock it. I visited Marques at Tewkesbury who confirmed my suspicions and also confirmed that if they weren't turned around the stress would soon crack the skylight. Yours might be fine but the monkey that fitted mine fitted them ALL upside down and I wonder how many others he may have c**ked up? I can provide a photo tomorrow if required

Hi Kev. Yeah if you have a photo it would highlight the issue. Thanks.

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[Kev and Ju]

OK. I'm popping down to the van in the next few days (maybe sooner) and will obtain and post a picture.

 

[Kev and Ju]

Hi Paul, as promised here are a couple of images taken AFTER I turned them around the correct way. Hope this helps.

 

[MisterB]

Hi Paul. I also have a Autograph 79 - 4T (67 reg) and recently spotted another issue you may want to have a quick look at. I recently noticed that the clips that secure the skylight right at the front of the van and over the drivers / passengers heads were ALL put on upside down and when closed put significant stress on the swing hinged clips. I thought it didn't look right and I really had to pull the skylight down hard to lock it. I visited Marques at Tewkesbury who confirmed my suspicions and also confirmed that if they weren't turned around the stress would soon crack the skylight. Yours might be fine but the monkey that fitted mine fitted them ALL upside down and I wonder how many others he may have c**ked up? I can provide a photo tomorrow if required

I have a 2015 and shortly after buying it had the annual hab test carried out and was told a cupboard door was sticking and they offered to fix it for a price of course.i decided to decline and did it myself- the bloody handle was on house down!! Simple fix though ....

 

[Paul Wilkins]

Hi Paul, as promised here are a couple of images taken AFTER I turned them around the correct way. Hope this helps.

Thanks guys.. I'll go have a look see..

 

[Master vampire]

Getting replaced under warranty
Autograph 75-2
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Hi, i had the same issue. Hope this helps. I used 240 grit wet and dry paper, rubbed down removing rust, then used car primer spray allowed to dry then painted with car paint, i used matt black but you use whatever collour you like. Worked very well.

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