Trailer repaint

[JasonB]

I'm currently in the process of replacing every piece of wood in my 16' tri-hull boat. While it is apart, I want to repaint the trailer anmd replace the bunk carpet to all match the new paint that will be on the boat. The trailer has a couple layers of spray paint uilt up. What is the most economicala nd effective way to get the surface reasonably paintable? SanPaper? What grit? Prime or not? The trailer will be painted with standard Rustoleum.

 

[DJ]

Re: Trailer repaint

Jason,<br /><br />Sandpaper-yes, about 80 grit.<br /><br />It would be best if you can find someone to sandblast it for you. Or, you can rent small sand blasters from equipment rental yards, such as: Rental Service Corp. (RSC)<br /><br />I used Rust Oleum on mine too. I did prime it with Rust Oleum primer, at least anywhere that I had bare metal.<br /><br />You can see the before and after pic's on mine at the following website.<br /><br /> http://mypeoplepc.com/members/djohns19/djohns19/

 

[boaterinsd]

Re: Trailer repaint

just looked at the pics, that turned out nice. What kind of time and money was involved in the project?

 

[NYBo]

Re: Trailer repaint

Um, the original post was more than 8 years ago!

 

[boaterinsd]

Re: Trailer repaint

i know but the guy did a great job, i was complementing him on a job well done.