trailer repaint

[Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117]

whats the easiest way to repaint the 2 wheel dump trailer. the one with rounded corners. i am looking to repaint dads but its got me wondering what would the best way be.

Edited June 5, 2017 by craftsmanmowerfreak

[varosd 1,185]

I would do a big electrolysis tank to de-rust it.

wire wheel the rest

PPG primer, single stage PPG Wheel Horse Red

[classicdmax 190]

Prepping properly is the most important step

I'd use ruatoleum self etching primer and your favorite wheel horse red selection. 

I often use rustoleum truck bed liner over primer on hard use surfaces then topcoat with color. Leaves a nice mildly abrasive surface which should be more durable than just finish coat. I've done this on all my body armor for my jeep. I'd recommend this process for the inside of trailer!!

[Aldon 4,827]

A fella on the forum did his with tintable bed liner. Looked really nice in Photos.

[Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117]

one thing i am wondering is whats best way to  support the rub part for paint without leaving any areas unpainted lol

[DennisThornton 4,769]

No easy way to prep it other than electrolysis or paying for sandblasting.  2nd best and perhaps quite adequate is removing the worst of the rust and priming with something like Rustoleum 769 and then topcoating with color.  I've had great success with 769.

[Uncle Buck 246]

I would opt for sand blasting in my area as I am sure it would be cheaper.

[Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117]

4 hours ago, Uncle Buck said:

I would opt for sand blasting in my area as I am sure it would be cheaper.

yea i know that be best but limited money here. i got a couple rust holes to fix but be easy to do. going to do what i did to 502 and use jb weld epoxy to fill pits then ill sand it down and be good. its a 1964 dumpcart. and we are wanting to make it look better i already have a plan put together.