How would you guys go about restoring a trailer that is starting to have some cosmetic rust showing up? I was thinking sandblast or grind all the old paint off, but then how would you go about repainting it?
I think its like a C channel frame...
How would you guys go about restoring a trailer that is starting to have some cosmetic rust showing up? I was thinking sandblast or grind all the old paint off, but then how would you go about repainting it?
I think its like a C channel frame...
Well.. I'm about to redo one myself. What I plan on doing is coating it in Naval Jelly a few times and then 2 Coats of Rustoleum Primer. Then apply my paint. Haven't decided what paint yet.
Someone else here may have a better solution.
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Realized i forgot to put up pictures of the trailer Restoration now that it is completed...
DSC_8702.jpg Starting to sand the rust off and get all the old paint cleaned up
DSC_8704.jpg Boat is off
DSC_8705.jpgMore Sanding
DSC_8706.jpg Removed anything that could be removed and heavy sanding and grinding
DSC_8707.jpgPrimed and ready for the bed liner
DSC_8709.jpg Bed Liner on and Dry, along with all other things. Time to put the boat back
DSC_8712.jpg Boat is home and the trailer is looking GOOD!
What did you use for bed liner? A DIY product, or have someone spray it for you? Looks good!
I used the Duplicolor Bed Armor Kit. It was awesome. Used about half a gallon to go over most all of the trailer with 2 coats. Did it back in Feb, and it still looks as good today as it did then.
You're lucky you have a "C" channel trailer, guys with box frames usually take off the rust, and the trailer collapses.
I bought a boat that the trailer was done with the bed liner .. Not sure when the bed liner was put on, but I don't like it at all. It's really hard to clean and just doesn't look good. I'm in the process of redoing it and painting it..
So far this one has been a breeze. I have only had to clean it once and the spray it yourself carwash took care of it really good.
Wet sand real good , prime the bare spots and paint, not a bad job to do plus put new wood in the wheel wells and carpet .
Another one done
What are you doing with the boat while working on trailer?
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