I recently purchased my first trailer. It is structurally safe and strong, but it needs cosmetic work. A bit of surface rust inside and out. I want to paint it! Looking for a step-by-step of how to do this without butchering the project lol. I KNOW it will take a bit of time, PLEASE don't tell me to pay a professional to do it. I have the time, I don't want to pay the money to have it professionally done, everything is a learning experience and I want to try my hand at it.
After lots of reading and talking to my handy dandy grandfather, I know I'll have to sand the entire thing, treat the rust spots, prime, paint.
Does anybody have experience with DIY trailer projects? Recommendations for the best (affordable) rust treatment, primer, and paint? I've heard very mixed reviews about Rust-Oleum products, tractor paint, etc.
Not looking to break the bank on autobody paint, especially because it will probably require someone painting it for me.
Thinking a light grey/silver color. I strongly dislike white but want the trailer to stay cooler in the sun.
Thanks! (P.S. I'll post before and after pics :wink
After lots of reading and talking to my handy dandy grandfather, I know I'll have to sand the entire thing, treat the rust spots, prime, paint.
Does anybody have experience with DIY trailer projects? Recommendations for the best (affordable) rust treatment, primer, and paint? I've heard very mixed reviews about Rust-Oleum products, tractor paint, etc.
Not looking to break the bank on autobody paint, especially because it will probably require someone painting it for me.
Thinking a light grey/silver color. I strongly dislike white but want the trailer to stay cooler in the sun.
Thanks! (P.S. I'll post before and after pics :wink