Doozer
04.05.2021 18:05:22
Re: rust on galvanized trailer
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Re: rust on galvanized trailer
Re: rust on galvanized trailer [links]
Maybe more than you needed to know. [links]
A. Scott, we have many threads here about welding galvanized steel. If you inhale the fumes you are likely to get 'metal fume fever' (try searching the site with that search term for more info). So make sure you have very good ventilation, and preferably it should be done by a pro with an air pack. I don't see any danger in sanding or blasting, but wear a respirator or at least a painter's mask when sanding anything -- you are not supposed to fill your lungs with particulates no matter what they are. I think you are best served by leaving as much galvanizing in place as practical. I think the 'cold galvanizing spray' is a pretty good finish. more
I have been referred to an epoxy paint and also a zinc paint.
Should I go for hot-dip process or galvanized paint is enough? more
Kevin Mc grath
consumer - Redway, California USA
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Basic trailer wiring goes quickly and is pretty simple. The trailer I worked on Simply had 2 rear lights. They had running lights, brake lights, and blinkers. Use the harness and wire it according to the diagram. [links]
To paint the wheels, it is best to take off the lug nuts and then tape off what you don't want to get paint on. However, I was in a hurry and simply taped off the wheels and sprayed the entire hubcap with Rustoleum white spray paint. You can paint the spare in the same manner. Painting the hubs really sealed the deal and made this trailer look brand new. here
Use an air compressor or broom to remove all the dust from the trailer prior to painting. Next wipe all surfaces with a damp rag. Finally, it is time to paint! Wear a respirator while painting so you don't breathe any of the chemicals. Tape or mask off areas that you want to avoid painting. Once prepped, paint all metal surfaces using an enamel spray paint. I used Black Gloss Spray Paint from Rustoleum. Apply one or two coats until you get a nice even finish. here
Trailer I picked up for $350 more
A couple weeks ago I was browsing Craigslist and saw a trailer with potential. The old rusty blue trailer for sale was about 10 miles from my home town of Bozeman, Montana. It needed an overhaul before it would be ready to use, but I knew it would be a great trailer once I spent a solid Saturday working on it.
Either use zip ties or trailer wire clips to ensure the wire is snug to the frame. Use a wire crimp tool and crimp connectors to attach the trailer wiring to each light. A little electrical tape comes in handy to cover the connections when finished. [links]
A good way to remove rust is with an angle grinder fitted with a stiff wire brush wheel.
A good way to keep it from coming back is to pick up a gallon of IPI "Rust Killer"
Start with something like this:
Fluid Film? | Corrosion Preventative, Lubricant and Rust Inhibitor
It will melt the rust off and inhibit the new formation.
If in a couple of weeks your not happy with the results then you can go though the process of painting.
Sanding/wire brush, acid treatment (to get into the pits from the rust), prime and paint.
As for paint, also based on my experience with our SkipperLiner: Sherwyn-Williams industrial enamel. You can roll it on and it smooths out like you sprayed it. Pick a color and they'll mix you up however much you want. [links]