New axle would you leave alone or paint it or ????

[twitch]

Just installed a new axle on my Ranger trailer would you paint it or coat it with undercoating or something it is galvanized so wondering just leave it alone and carry on???

[Bob G.]

If galvanized, I'd leave it as is. I have a galvanized utility trailer that sits outside and has not shown any signs of corrosion.

[twitch]

That is what I was planning to do but wanted to check heard paint doesn't stick well to galvanized metal

[MikeF]

You can wipe it down with acetone to remove the oils and paint with a primer for galvanized metal and then paint to match trailer.

Since it is down under and not very visible, I would just get a pint can of each and brush it so you don't have to worry about over spray on the boat/trailer.

Good luck

[Ranger391v]

The Ranger axles are galvanized ...... AND THEY coat them overtop too (meaning with Ranger RoadArmor)!

The reason I know is b/c my replacement axles had the coating 'scuffed' on them when I got them. Both were galvanized under the coating.

Duplicolor Truck Bedliner in a rattle can is an almost PERFECT match for Ranger RoadArmor Trailers ...... just FYI.

Hope it helps.
-391v