boat trailer

[Breambuster33]

hey guys,
i recently purchased a runabout and noticed the trailer could do with a bit of work. It is structurally good no extensive amounts of rust cracks etc. it just has a bit of surface rust. So far i have replaced the wheels, mudgaurds, bearings and rollers im just wanting some advice on removing the surface rust, keeping it rust free and what paint would be best suited for it.
any help is greatly appreciated
thanks
bb

[BaitThrower]

well only real way to remove surface rust is to abrade it off... this means either a surface grinder, belt sander, or sand blasting (or similar). Once all off you need a good metal primer (suitable for the job) and then some kind of overcoat... Could be simply paint, or some of the more extravagant top coats or cold galvanising paints (obviously a better option that standard paint alone).

[Breambuster33]

well only real way to remove surface rust is to abrade it off... this means either a surface grinder, belt sander, or sand blasting (or similar). Once all off you need a good metal primer (suitable for the job) and then some kind of overcoat... Could be simply paint, or some of the more extravagant top coats or cold galvanising paints (obviously a better option that standard paint alone).

ive noticed you can buy the galvanize pant in a spray can. would this be effective?

[backlash08]

would be expensive way to paint a trailer I think

[justthebloke]

your better off using a brush, cheaper and a lot thicker application, just make sure you get into all the nooks and crannies, a good way to remove the surface rust is a stainless wire brush attatchment for a 4" angle grinder. it might also be an idea to treat the affected areas with a rust converter befor priming.
cheers
GEORGE

[Breambuster33]

your better off using a brush, cheaper and a lot thicker application, just make sure you get into all the nooks and crannies, a good way to remove the surface rust is a stainless wire brush attatchment for a 4" angle grinder. it might also be an idea to treat the affected areas with a rust converter befor priming.
cheers
GEORGE

Using a brush with what paint? Can you buy galvanize in a tin? thanks for tghe advice i will also use rust converter

[Breambuster33]

would be expensive way to paint a trailer I think

i thought so to ... 20 bucks a can although if its going to last a while it will be worth it

[backlash08]

go the tin and a brush for a larger area

[DONTdoIT]

if you wanna go all out
you could just use Gal bar. when we have to repair or modify Gal jobs at work thats what we use and to finish it off just quick spray of cold gal.

[Breambuster33]

if you wanna go all out
you could just use Gal bar. when we have to repair or modify Gal jobs at work thats what we use and to finish it off just quick spray of cold gal.

Gal Bar..
Anyone know where i can get galvanising paint ive seen the spray cans at bias but not the big tins??

[guruwing]

Gal Bar..
Anyone know where i can get galvanising paint ive seen the spray cans at bias but not the big tins??
i had surface rust appearing on my trailer, checked prices of galvanising paint at bunnings, its not cheap ,so to do it right, and not look like a patch job and spoil look of boat i had trailer sandblasted and powdercoated (painted) looks like new
its come up a treat.. mine was bad yours may not need as much work ...:(

[BaitThrower]

Go to a specialist paint shop mate.
They are around. They will have big cans of the gal paint.

My trailer is coated in the stuff and it seems to work alright. Not rusting half as fast as you might expect ;)

[BaitThrower]

Forgot to mention, the paint shop near me has a great range and I am sure they would probably have galv paint too... It's called the Paint Place...

Since you are out bayside, here is your closest one:

Paint Place Wynnum
Shop 1
280 Tingal Road
Wynnum QLD 4178
Tel: (07) 3893 2643

Give em a call and see if they have any available.

[Breambuster33]

i had surface rust appearing on my trailer, checked prices of galvanising paint at bunnings, its not cheap ,so to do it right, and not look like a patch job and spoil look of boat i had trailer sandblasted and powdercoated (painted) looks like new
its come up a treat.. mine was bad yours may not need as much work ...:(

Yea its not to bad... i just think it could do with a bit of a paint to make it look better and prevent further corrosion