Guys, Just picked up a duck rig and the trailer needs some work. Surface rust has marred the paint job....and I'm planning on re-doing the entire trailer. Since I do not own, nor know of anyone that owns, a sandblaster.....what method would be best for rust/paint removal? I'm assuming a really good primer coat and then a couple finish coats will be necessary as well. Let me know your thoughts on what type of paint/primer will get the job done. While I'm at it, would it be prudent to remove the old wiring harness and replace as well? Thanks in advance, BFG
<P>I completely re-did the trailer on my last boat. I used a hand grinder, a wire brush for the tight spots and good ole elbow grease with some sand paper for the really hard to reach areas. For primer and paint I used Rustoleum brush on stuff. I used their Rusty metal primer and gloss paint. It's pretty inexpensive and has held up well. Also, I would definately replace the wiring harness. </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0px">If you have acess to a pressure washer 2000-3000# pressure with a rotary tip it will work about as well as sandblasting. We do metal buildings and metal roofs all the time that way.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Use a good primer for metal and at least one coat of finish paint if spraying or two if brushing. Flat to hold down the shine or semigloss enamel as suggested if not worried about the shine.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Let me know if you have any further questions.</P>
Thanks guys....neighbor just bought a big pressure washer.... Much appreciated! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> BFG
