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Paint for trailer

  • 29-09-2019 5:01pm
    #1
    jd06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 592 ✭✭✭


    Hi all.' Iv just finished making a tipping trailer
    I sprayed it with an undercoat with a cheap spray gun and compressor
    I want to put a good tough paint on it with either a paint brush or preferably the spray gun
    Any ideas on type of paint or product
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Dunedin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,447 ✭✭✭Dunedin


    jd06 wrote: »
    Hi all.' Iv just finished making a tipping trailer
    I sprayed it with an undercoat with a cheap spray gun and compressor
    I want to put a good tough paint on it with either a paint brush or preferably the spray gun
    Any ideas on type of paint or product
    Thanks


    The problem with spraying is that you have to thin the paint a lot and obviously it’s not as good a job then.

    If you have the time and patience, then brush on with oxide and it’s a great job. A wide roller will speed up the job too.


  • #3
    jd06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 592 ✭✭✭jd06


    Dunedin wrote: »
    The problem with spraying is that you have to thin the paint a lot and obviously it’s not as good a job then.

    If you have the time and patience, then brush on with oxide and it’s a great job. A wide roller will speed up the job too.

    Thanks for that
    I'll probably end up doing that
    Somebody else suggested 2 pac paint but I know lite about it


  • #4
    emaherx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,330 ✭✭✭emaherx


    jd06 wrote: »
    Thanks for that
    I'll probably end up doing that
    Somebody else suggested 2 pac paint but I know lite about it

    Unless you are setup for 2pac paint forget about it you'll poison yourself without air fed mask.

    Rollers a good option just get the right type for oil based paint. You can get a really good finish with roller.


  • #5
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,756 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Marine paint might work, https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Marine-Coatings-Black-Gloss-Enamel-Oil-Based-Marine-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-32-fl-oz/3200859

    I used something like it a few years ago, it was fine for everything except the floor of the trailer, I don't anything DIY will last for long there.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #6
    emaherx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,330 ✭✭✭emaherx


    blue5000 wrote: »
    Marine paint might work, https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Marine-Coatings-Black-Gloss-Enamel-Oil-Based-Marine-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-32-fl-oz/3200859

    I used something like it a few years ago, it was fine for everything except the floor of the trailer, I don't anything DIY will last for long there.

    Floor will look after itself if used often.


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