We're getting a lot of comments on the trailer. Everyone thinks it is a new one. If you could have seen it before we started you would be shocked. We used the best cup brush that one can buy - Weiler brand. They are about $35.00 from Fastenal and has the nut made on it so it will screw onto your 4 1/2" grinder. Two of us brushed on the trailer at the same time. Both brushes aren't even harmed and the wear on them was about 25%. You get what you pay for. We would probably have used a dozen, or more, of a cheaper brush with the bristles flying everywhere. Of course, the Rustoleum did super good on the application.
Good job man. I used a Valspar tractor and implement enamel on my 18 ft Kwik Load car trailer along with Valspar 4625 Enamel Hardener. It's been very durable but at this point, it is pretty faded after 5 years.
Thank you. Still looks new as of now, but time will tell. I'll give an update at some point in the future. The attachment points for the chains have had the paint knocked off of them a bit, but I guess that's to be somewhat expected. Thanks for commenting.
Not to bug you again but I wanted to know if you painted the underside of the trailer also. I was thinking of how to turn mine over and paint and re-wire.
I did not. However, I have a lift now and plan to do so soon. If you don't have a lift or a friend who does, you could jack it up and put it on blocks. Let me know what you end up doing! Good luck and be careful if you're crawling under that thing!
@@burresscounty , yes, I’m not gonna crawl under it but maybe hook trailer bed straps around a tree and back up with tractor to lay on side then strap again to tree, paint then slowly let down. Still thinking on it. 😁
You don't have to have a catalyst hardener with rustoleum, but it will definitely make it harder. I was unable to find any in my local area due to shortages. I let the trailer set for 2 to 3 weeks - just didn't need it yet at the time. I let the primer set for 2 weeks as well. Obviously, your environmental conditions with determine your cure time. Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
The paint is holding up really well. After towing with it several times, it looks like a brand new trailer. Have had several people ask where I bought it! Very happy.
4 parts Rustoleum Gloss Black to 3 parts Acetone to spray. I wanted to also add catalyst hardener, but was unable to find any locally. I used straight Rustoleum and a roller for the top surface.
@bmxboi72 when I started this process the trailer had sat outside for a very long time. It was rusty as could be. My Dad and I wire wheeled it and cleaned any spots that had signs of oil with cleaner. Used a leaf blower and broom to get the dust off. Then we used Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer. We rolled the top and I sprayed the frame and fenders. We let that cure for a couple weeks (wasn't in a hurry). Then we used off the shelf Rustoleum Gloss Black to paint it. I can't remember if we wiped it down with acetone or not. Been over a year and a half ago.
What is the ratio for cutting the paint like you did in the beginning I’m wanting to do the exact same thing you did with the same paint and same spray gun matter of fact. Just not sure how to mix or what to mix
