painting my atv trailer...any advice? please:)

[glockguy]

So I'm repainting my ATV trailer ... its got some rust but not horrible. I know i need to sand off the rust but do I need to sand the whole thing? And if i do how much sanding needs to be done? Just take off the loose paint that's peeling? Or try to remove all the paint ( I really hope not lol) I'm also replacing all the decking as well. I'm going to be using a paint gun hooked up to my compressor and yes I do have a water filter in my line to prevent water getting in the line. Also any thoughts on paint? I'm going to. Be going with black..

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[jbett98]

You can Scotch Brite the old paint, sand to bare metal any rusted areas and than wipe down everything with a degreaser. Prime all the bare metal, then paint away.

 

[Akathepriest]

For a lasting paint job you should sand all to bare metal and clean with mineral spirits.

I suggest buying an angle grinder and a twisted wire cup (don't get crimped they don't last long)

This will blast all rust and loose paint off. Its time taking, but it works well.

Use a industrial strength rustoleum oil base primer and top coat. 1 primer 2 top coats and your trailer will be looking great.

 

[Dunerunner]

Prep as above a paint with POR15.....POR15, Inc. - Stop Rust Permanently - Repair Gas & Fuel Tanks

 

[MarkAd]

I would just strip the rusty areas. rough the rest of the areas. Prime and then paint.