I have used the Eastwood Chassis Black and it goes on great and looks good
too. Two years ago I repainted my flatbed trailer with Rustoleum white
(brush) and it has all peeled off. Got an estimate from a local sandblaster
to blast and paint epoxy black for $400. Sounds pretty fair to me.
Harold Pace
1959 Devin SS
In a message dated 12/20/02 1:40:44 PM, cfchrist@earthlink.net writes:
<< I would like some advice from experienced Listers about what to use and
how to
> go about painting my trailer this winter. It is a 7'x14'open
"landscaper's"
> trailer I have used for the past 10 years to haul my 1967 MG Midget. It is
> made of 2"x1"x1" steel channel and angle iron with a 2x6 wooden deck. It
has
> surface rust from being exposed to the elements. The rust is heaviest on
the
> underside so I plan to remove the wood planks and grind/sand all the
rusted
> areas. Anyone have experience with Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator or Chassis
> Black or anything else. I would prefer to apply paint with a brush rather
than
> spray it on. I plan to do it in my garage with temperatures in the 40s or
50s.
> Any tips on mechanical and chemical surface prep? Can I paint over the
base
> coat, with what, and how?
>
> If I get the trailer looking too good, I might have to paint the race car
> next!
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