Painting Galvanized Trailer
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Painting Galvanized Trailer
I need to paint a small jet ski trailer that is galvanized. Whats the best way to prep the surface for some PPG. Do I need to sandblast or burn all the galvanizing off first? I get all kinds of advice to far.
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Been doing this for years and this winter on my 32 skater trailer which now is painted . I'm going to sandblast it then have galvanized after that da the whole thing and maybe somebody work to clean it up . Next as mentioned ealier Epoxy primer then in my case basecoat/ clear because I want bright silver .
But before I send it off to get galv I wanted to make some changes as in remove those 1920 style leaf springs and install tosion( so much cleaner ) mock up for stainless steel wash-down tank ( low pro-file 80 gal ) and a few other things
Larry
But before I send it off to get galv I wanted to make some changes as in remove those 1920 style leaf springs and install tosion( so much cleaner ) mock up for stainless steel wash-down tank ( low pro-file 80 gal ) and a few other things
Larry
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Been doing this for years and this winter on my 32 skater trailer which now is painted . I'm going to sandblast it then have galvanized after that da the whole thing and maybe somebody work to clean it up . Next as mentioned ealier Epoxy primer then in my case basecoat/ clear because I want bright silver .
But before I send it off to get galv I wanted to make some changes as in remove those 1920 style leaf springs and install tosion( so much cleaner ) mock up for stainless steel wash-down tank ( low pro-file 80 gal ) and a few other things
Larry
But before I send it off to get galv I wanted to make some changes as in remove those 1920 style leaf springs and install tosion( so much cleaner ) mock up for stainless steel wash-down tank ( low pro-file 80 gal ) and a few other things
Larry
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Leave the galvanizing on, sand with D/A to remove bumps and imperfections then very quickly and gently blast all surfaces. Use a fine/ small size abrasive. The idea is to remove an shine and or "white rust". Zincs naturally protect itself with an invisable film an you want to remove and rough up for adhesion. Surfaces can then be primed using acrylic latex or epoxy. Do NOT use an Alkyd paint. A high quality gloss acrylic will last many years and have excellent color and gloss retention. Epoxies work well but must be top coated with aliphatic polyurethane for color and gloss retention.
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Thanks for the input guys. but Im also thinking of just getting the trailer powder coated. I have a shop not far from me who quoted me 300.00 to powder the whole trailer. I asked about the galvanized and he said no problem. Is this a decent price for a standard color and a trailer for a 10' boat, so over all about 14'? And what are your thoughts on the galvanizing and powder coat? It would cost me 150.00 or more for DP primer and DBC base and 2011 clear just for me to paint it. Seems like its a better way tp go.
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The price is right to powder coat. Be sure to prepared the surface using a fine abrasive and low pressure to remove oxides from the existing galvanize just before powder coating. Be sure to remove wheel bearings & grease and any plastic bushings your springs may have