Painting my trailer

[javelinbass]

OK,

I'm going to helping a buddy out and replace his trailer bearings this weekend. It got me thinking that it might be time to repaint my trailer. I've been going back and forth on paint or bed liner. I think I may go the painting route because my boat is older and I don't think it'll be around for 10 years. That being said I'm going to have the trailer sand blasted and primed in the spring. What/which type of paint should I use? I want to apply this with a brush if possible.

Any thoughts and idea's would be greatly appreciated.

[javelinbass]

Nothing on this???

[Rick Wilson]

I would spend the time to spray it. I dont think you will like the brush job

[MSC]

Try rustoleom in a can.

[brushnjigs]

You should apply one coat of a 2 part epoxy for the primer then two coats of a 2 part urethane. Be sure to get the proper tip and air cap. Wicked stuff to work around but will last the longest. If you are spending that much money, spray the trailer and be proud of it.
When you have it blasted it needs to be primed right away or humidity will start the rust again. Ask the blaster what they would charge to apply the finish coat.


Modified by brushnjigs at 12:25 PM 12/23/2011

[JoshKeller]

I hit my rusted trailer with a wire brush and sanding pad on the flat areas. Gave it two coats with rust reformer spray paint and let it dry for a day. Its amazing to watch it turn the rust into a smooth surface. I then used a roller and brush to apply 3 coats of rustoleum truck bed coating. Turned out really well, and I can take my key to it and it wont cut.

[javelinbass]

Thanks for all the help.... When I get it sand blasted they will prime it for me asap.

JoshKeller - any pics you can send me?

[zachmeredith]

http://www.bbcboards.net/zerothread?id=759368