Painting my trailer

zach103

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When preping for paint do i have to grind it completely down to the original metal for can i just go thru it and rough it up
 

derekpfeiffer

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Re: Painting my trailer

Going down to base metal is always best but not necessary. If you're going with the same color then you don't have to worry about it chipping and seeing another color underneath and can just sand down the rough or rusty spots so you don't see the transition from paint to bare metal. I would be careful about grinding because you'll likely see the grinding marks thru the new paint. Sandblasting is the best way to get down to base metal.

Good Luck!!
 
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