boat trailer paint?

[Norcal_73]

Anyone know of a good durable paint for boat trailers? Going black, anti fade too.

[major_justin]

Finally i can give some advise rather than asking for it all.... I painted my truck with industrial paint... This is industrial red.... They have blk/white/red and i think a few other off the wall colors

p.s this is also about 2 years later and its 4x4 and i use it so it looked alot better before... has a good gloss and its made for tractors/semi's so it stands up to a beating

[socal_wrench]

I also like industrial paint for trailers.

The bitch is getting all the rust off before respray.
All the little nooks and cranies require really small fingers or sand blasting

the little hand sand blasters from Harbor frieght work great for the small spots you can't reach with a sander

[RiverRacer]

Looks good Justin, a 4x4 that gets used, very cool!...

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=79&d=1207347780

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=78&d=1207347714

[RiverRacer]

Anyone know of a good durable paint for boat trailers? Going black, anti fade too.

You could powdercoat it!..

[Moneypit]

You could powdercoat it!..

You bet. Strip it of axles, lights and wiring. A good sandblast, detail/fill etc. and a powdercoat........There are more square inches on a boat trailer than most billboards and the powdercoat assures a complete cover to prevent future rust...........Then reassemble with refreshed parts and wa la.....New trailer.....MP

[RiverRacer]

And it'll last for a long time!..

[flatbroke]

If you don't have large amount of rust you can use acid to remove the rust. I used Wire Wheel Cleaner that is basically sulphuric acid and I'm sure pool acid would work to. But you need to clean it with soap and water afterwards and then use a bare metal primer to seal it up or you will have flash rust overnight. You can use the rattle can type. This way is less messy than sand blasting and don't need much equpiment.
And definetly go back together with new lights and wire. It doesn't cost much and saves a lot of headaches later.
PS: The only paint I had experience with was Dupont Centauri. It probably cost more but it went on easy and still looks great 7 years later.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c375/flatbroke-1/t-prep.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c375/flatbroke-1/t-paint.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c375/flatbroke-1/t-done.jpg

[Moneypit]

The rewards of a bitchen trailer are almost as much as a bitchen boat. Doing it all, stripping, detailing, prepping and painting, re mounting new/re furbished axles, lights, (the new LED lights are the shit, draw next to nothing in power, and look "new"), finish it off with some new skins, (tires) and you're good for another 20 years............Oh, don't forget the bunks!!!!!! There is some plastic "wood" out there that lasts forever, and don't forget the "driveway rollers" for the back.......I should explain that I have been working for Pat Hoban, GN30, in a trailer manufacturing shop. The bare frames, the welds, the torsion axles, the powdercoated bare frames up to the rolling finished products, with all new wiring, lights, brakes and hard line plumbing, new wheel and tires...Really gave me a first hand view of how a trailer should be built, and look......Also, how many times have you asked yourself, "What was the moron that wired this trailer thinking".........Well, I tried very hard not to be that moron, and wired them with the future user in mind......BTW, my light "checks" were 100%....MP

[Norcal_73]

Thanks for the replies. I am going to wait til our docks are in place. Then get a start on the trailer.

[RiverRacer]

The rewards of a bitchen trailer are almost as much as a bitchen boat. Doing it all, stripping, detailing, prepping and painting, re mounting new/re furbished axles, lights, (the new LED lights are the shit, draw next to nothing in power, and look "new"), finish it off with some new skins, (tires) and you're good for another 20 years............Oh, don't forget the bunks!!!!!! There is some plastic "wood" out there that lasts forever, and don't forget the "driveway rollers" for the back.......I should explain that I have been working for Pat Hoban, GN30, in a trailer manufacturing shop. The bare frames, the welds, the torsion axles, the powdercoated bare frames up to the rolling finished products, with all new wiring, lights, brakes and hard line plumbing, new wheel and tires...Really gave me a first hand view of how a trailer should be built, and look......Also, how many times have you asked yourself, "What was the moron that wired this trailer thinking".........Well, I tried very hard not to be that moron, and wired them with the future user in mind......BTW, my light "checks" were 100%....MP

Sounds like an interesting deal you got going there!.. Say HI to Pat for me!...

[bocco]

Here's some pics from my traler project that kept me busy all of february and most of march. Had to cut and grind off all of the rusty spring and axle bolts. The nylon spring bushings were shot and I added reverse lights. I now understand the $2500 quotes that guys were getting for a trailer refurbish. The paint is rustoleum from rattle cans. I couldn't get the gloss I wanted but I was able to fully disassemble it and paint the axles and springs seperatly. And I always have a can of touch up.

Before:

http://www.performanceboats.com/html/forums/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=819

http://www.performanceboats.com/html/forums/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=820

After:

http://www.performanceboats.com/html/forums/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=821

http://www.performanceboats.com/html/forums/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=823

[bocco]

A couple more pics.

http://www.performanceboats.com/html/forums/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=824

Also made the prop guard removeable.

http://www.performanceboats.com/html/forums/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=822

[FC-Pilot]

Great job. I just hope that my trailer looks that good when it is all said and done.

Paul

[babybeze]

Paul does anything yall do look less than perfect ? I bet your trailer will have a titanium prop gaurd and carbon fiber fenders. Not to mention custom water jet logos on the rails. Trailers look great guys and Paul/Buzz boat looks awesome.

[RiverRacer]

Very nice, you did a great job!..:cool:

[FC-Pilot]

Paul does anything yall do look less than perfect ? I bet your trailer will have a titanium prop gaurd and carbon fiber fenders. Not to mention custom water jet logos on the rails. Trailers look great guys and Paul/Buzz boat looks awesome.

Stop giving Buzzz ideas. If you keep this up we will never get our new funny car done.:p

Paul

[Norcal_73]

I like the removable prop guard.

[raysoninoz]

There's a product called POR15 which is really good. It can be brushed on but leaves a spray on finish... It is also good for covering & preventing rust. They also make a great clear finish especially for polished alloy.:confused:

[RiverRacer]

That is some good stuff, stops rust on the spot!..