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stampeder
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Initially Posted - 07/23/2008 : 19:55:56

I am getting my trailer ready for paint.
- This is going to be a backyard project.
- Trailer is steel.
- I am removing the old original paint which is in okay but weathered condition on sides and top.
- removing old paint and surface rust from areas that got blasted with road gravel (i think it was road gravel) therefore exposing bare metal to the elements. All I've found so far is just surface rust, no structural repair required (cross your fingers for me while I work from back to front)
-I plan on buying spray bombs (spray cans) and hand spraying it myself.
-I've been working on modifying the tongue extension and the bow roller and removing the old original embedded jack and a mount used for a kicker...and of course, I've been removing paint and surface rust
----Any suggestions on type of paint.
My plan at this point, is to spray paint a coat of white metal primer then a coat or two of flat white.
----Any thoughts ideas, prayers, suggestions are appreciated.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 07/23/2008 : 20:44:45

"Any thoughts ideas, prayers, suggestions are appreciated."

As I've posted elsewhere... make your top coat 'Dupli-color' spray on truck bed liner.
Before priming prep any residual pockets of oxidation with one of the popular phosphoric acid treatments.

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 07/24/2008 : 09:10:10

You might also consider making your primer coats a different color than your top coat so it's easy to see when & where you're wearing through the paint.

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 07/24/2008 : 16:12:07

I sent an email to Dupli-color (sherwin williams paint corp) and asked them if this would be a good application - they emailed me right back with some information that demonstrates that they clearly don't understand what I'm doing.
I hope to have clarification from them later today.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 07/24/2008 : 20:12:59

"Duplicolor"

This is the stuff. http://www.levineautoparts.com/duptrucbedli.html

You can also get it in brush or roll on form. (haven't tried those).

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 07/24/2008 : 21:57:50

I really like the idea of this stuff. My question is in regards to surface preparation - since as many coats as wanted can be applied, depending on texture desired, I wonder if it is necesary to remove every last bit of paint or if I should just get all the rust removed and all the loose stuff off and not be too concerned with getting 100% of the paint off. My question to the manufacturer was, can I just rough up the surface of the existing paint or do I have to remove it all.
No answer yet.
They responded by asking me if I wanted to buy it in bulk.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 07/24/2008 : 23:03:02

BTW. These things worked for me.

3M paint and rust stripper wheel. [links are for examples only, haven't done business with either vendor]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Paint-and-Rust-Stripper-Wheel_W0QQitemZ230271322062QQcmdZViewItem?IMSfp=TL0807141265r28698

http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(cu5enz45rfnfnvqncj0i2p45)/productdetails.aspx?sku=2062339&source=GoogleBase

Permatex Rust Fixative

http://www.midwayautosupply.com/pc-14365-72-permatex-extend-rust-treatment-1025-oz-aerosol-81849.aspx

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redeye
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Response Posted - 07/25/2008 : 07:23:01

You'd be using a lot of spray cans. Might want to go with a brush and a gallon of paint.

Sure would be nice if you could get that trailer up higher to work on.

regards.ray

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 07/25/2008 : 08:48:35

"You'd be using a lot of spray cans. Might want to go with a brush and a gallon of paint."

The bedliner stuff covers fully and instantly... one coat does the trick. I think I used 4 or 5 cans.
I contemplated trying the brush on version... but it's pretty messy... dunno if I'd want to lay on my back and do the underside of the trailer that way.

"if you could get that trailer up higher to work on."

Indeed. I jacked mine up and put it on 8" blocks when I was overhauling it.
Now is also the time to replace any badly rusted nuts and bolts, U-bolts etc with fresh galvanized.

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farrison
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Response Posted - 07/25/2008 : 10:49:22

You don't need to remove every bit of old paint, but make sure that you rough the surface to give the new coat a "tooth". Also make sure that the surface is clean after sanding by wiping down with solvent. The truck bed liner "paints" are urethane base products. There is one that is called Herculiner, that is a roll-on product. I think the kits are less than one boat unit per kit and you can buy it at autoparts stores or even K-mart. I think they even include some plastic gloves and foam rollers. In the long run, it might be cheaper than spraying the whole thing. Then you could use the spray for the tight places you can't get the brush or roller into.

Let me know how it works, I have the same trailer but mine is in worse shape than yours.

Paul

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 07/25/2008 : 13:31:41

Great info guys, thank you.
The cool part is, the manufacturer agrees with everything written here.
I did get a call from the manufacturer to clarify the specifics of my trailer and they said that a trailer is a great application for this product. They said 5 or 6 cans of spray paint or a gallon if roll on or spray on. They suggested that one coat would be enough and that the old paint does not have to be completely removed (as stated by the experts here) just roughed up a little.
This makes me very happy, I had been expecting to scrape this trailer down to bare metal - so this big project just got a little more manageable. I will post pictures when I'm done.
I'm planning a major road-trip for next summer....when gas prices will be half what they are now.

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stampeder
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 10/20/2008 : 09:59:08

I would also suggest using a brush or roller for the easy-to-reach places and reserve the spray cans to the harder-to-reach spots, like inside the channel on the frame and tight angle joints. Spray cans are expensive, plus they waste a lot of paint. About 2 years ago, I tried spray painting my C-22 trailer. Took 5 cans to do two light coats, and it now looks like I need to do a bunch of touch-up painting. I used a brush on the C-25 trailer everywhere I could reach. Got the worst rust off using sanding wheels on my grinder. Almost got one coat on it all with 1 quart, using Rustoleum Gloss Black paint. I'll use spray to get into the hard-to-reach spots. I know, Rustoleum is probably not the best product to use, but it does seem to hold the rust at bay, and I don't have salt water issues. Farm implement paint would probably work well also. That stuff is tough!

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