Repainting A Cargo Trailer

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Kirby Ball

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I'm not referring to just getting a logo put on, I mean getting the whole thing repainted. Our trailer is in very good condition, but it's starting to look a bit grungy looking. Not sure If I want to sink money into buying a new one, just for the physical appearance. Although that might be an option if it costs too much to have it completely repainted.

Anyone have it done? Were you happy with the results?

Thoughts? Suggestions? Ideas? Smart Aleck Comments? :sqwink:

Thanks!
 
Kirby Please post a couple pics

then we could give better assistance to your question. There might be a better route than a complete paint job. You might be able to be succesful yourself. Also make sure ya hit Hank up for the proper logo graphic as you could likely get vinyl Decals made or even magnetized.:sqwink:
Kirby Ball said:
I'm not referring to just getting a logo put on, I mean getting the whole thing repainted. Our trailer is in very good condition, but it's starting to look a bit grungy looking. Not sure If I want to sink money into buying a new one, just for the physical appearance. Although that might be an option if it costs too much to have it completely repainted.

Anyone have it done? Were you happy with the results?

Thoughts? Suggestions? Ideas? Smart Aleck Comments? :sqwink:

Thanks!
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@ Jon, no recent pics. It's just a basic, white Haulmark cargo trailer that is getting dingier and dingier, no matter how I try to clean it. Thought that maybe a new coat of paint might spruce it up and make it look better for a few more years.

Not sure if we're going to go the signage route, although we haven't ruled it out either. (How's that for a wishy-washy reply?):sqrolleyes::sqwink:
 
Kirby Ball said:
I'm not referring to just getting a logo put on, I mean getting the whole thing repainted. Our trailer is in very good condition, but it's starting to look a bit grungy looking. Not sure If I want to sink money into buying a new one, just for the physical appearance. Although that might be an option if it costs too much to have it completely repainted.

Anyone have it done? Were you happy with the results?

Thoughts? Suggestions? Ideas? Smart Aleck Comments? :sqwink:

Thanks!
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Come to Elkhart.... there are tons of shops out here where that is all they do is custom paint on trailers and the like....

Haulmark is based here.... maybe they'd have a sugested cleaning method.... have you tried a powerwasher at one of those self serves?
 
Kirby...My guess is that the trailer needs to be buffed out...

When i worked in Auto Body, I had to buff out a 26' Box truck that looked.."Dingy" Or Kind of "Dirty" all the time..

It looked almost brand new when i was done...I believe i used some "Fine" cutting compound on a "Wool" buffing pad... If you don't know how to buff,
I'd suggest taking it to a Auto Body shop and have them do it.
 
Jon Tuck said:
my buddy Adam might have some tips beings he has a couple of the trailers.:sqwink:
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Just a couple yea. I think I am only down to three now.



I've only painted the one trailer....and that was from the white..to a glossy black.

If you are looking at paint...just head up to your local shop and ask what they would recommend. My trailer (24 ft) that we painted two years ago..or 3..whatever...the paint has only chipped on the one door...but thats because it has a different surface.



Now as far as the haulmark..I'm not sure what a guy would use.

Well as soon as you figure it out...let me know what the best route is.

I've got a 10ft trailer that is full of dings as you mention, and I think a fresh coat might help dress it up a little bit.

Neat thread.
 
You sparked some curiousity precision....as my 10ft could use some hole fixing.

I've filled in the holes with caulk...but it is definitely not eye appealing in the slightest.


I would imagine you should be able to use the paint like they use on tractors and such.

Now I'm not suggesting a John Deere Green, but I think you get the point here.

BTW..I know you will need to power wash the crap out of it before any painting gets done.
 
DJMN said:
You sparked some curiousity precision....as my 10ft could use some hole fixing.

I've filled in the holes with caulk...but it is definitely not eye appealing in the slightest.


I would imagine you should be able to use the paint like they use on tractors and such.

Now I'm not suggesting a John Deere Green, but I think you get the point here.

BTW..I know you will need to power wash the crap out of it before any painting gets done.
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Fixing holes in thin gauge aluminum like that is not easy at all even for pro's.
If it really looks that bad...I'd have a metal shop bend up some diamond plate aluminum to cover it up...
I know you live on a gravel road...So i'm assuming the front corners of the trailer are messed up correct?? The other line of proper repair is to drill out the rivets and replace the damaged panels. Again..Not fun..But do able if ya got skillz

And if your looking for Paint that will withstand most paint chips...You would want DuPont "Imron"
 
Precisionpower said:
Fixing holes in thin gauge aluminum like that is not easy at all even for pro's.
If it really looks that bad...I'd have a metal shop bend up some diamond plate aluminum to cover it up...
I know you live on a gravel road...So i'm assuming the front corners of the trailer are messed up correct?? The other line of proper repair is to drill out the rivets and replace the damaged panels. Again..Not fun..But do able if ya got skillz

And if your looking for Paint that will withstand most paint chips...You would want DuPont "Imron"
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Actually the holes were in both doors. The previous guy who had the trailer somehow managed to get a softball size hole right through the back door.

And a somewhat smaller hole on the side door.
 
DJMN said:
Actually the holes were in both doors. The previous guy who had the trailer somehow managed to get a softball size hole right through the back door.

And a somewhat smaller hole on the side door.
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Ahhh...EASY to fix then! Get a sheet of 1/4 inch aluminum (regular or diamond plate) and cover the doors! regular stuff can be polished out to look just like chrome or a mirror like finish
 
Kirby,
No decals...we've got one guy around here who has had his trailer stolen because it advertised on the side what was inside.
 
Go to local home center and get a cleaner made to specifically clean white rain gutters and aluminum siding on a house.

OR go to an RV dealer and get the cleaner they sell that removes black streeks on trailers.


OR take it to an auto detailer and let them buff & wax it.
 
Kirby but I need a little more to go on like: (some before pics) :jacked:

:terrrr: :uselesspics: :headbang:



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