Boat trailer maintenance

[Salty Sal]

I have a 1986 Shoreline trailer that is beginning to show some rust on the fenders. What is the best way to remove the rust and re-galvanize those areas? Thanks for your reply.

 

[JB]

Re: Boat trailer maintenance

Moving to Trailers

 

[bubbakat]

Re: Boat trailer maintenance

SAL I have used brillo soap pads and had good results. I don't know what to recoat it with to protect it though.

 

[Old Jarhead]

Re: Boat trailer maintenance

If it's just minor surface rust a light buff with steel wool will do then a good wax to help protect.<br /><br />If the rust is cancerous [pitted] about all you can do is remove all the rust [wire wheel on drill motor works good] and paint the fender. I've never had good results with cold galvanizing... <br /><br />As always, just my 2¢

 

[Salty Sal]

Re: Boat trailer maintenance

Thanks, guys. It is surface rust. I spoke to a gentleman at a boat yard today and he mentioned a product that<br />galvanizes the damaged area- unless I heard wrong. I should of been smart and wrote it down on paper. I will post info when I get the name ofr the product.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Boat trailer maintenance

Go to your local Lowes or Home Depot.....<br />In the Rattle Can Paint section you'll find Cold Galvanizing spray paint, probably several brands.... I've used the stuff by Rustolium with good luck......<br />When you find it, You'll Know......<br />The cans are Heavy in hand.... They weigh about Twice as much as a can of regular paint.....

 

[Salty Sal]

Re: Boat trailer maintenance

Thanks Bondo

 

[Lark40]

Re: Boat trailer maintenance

My 1987 Shoreland'r is probably the same trailer.<br /><br />I've done lots of sandblasting/acid dipping/cold galvanizing/POR-15/Rustoleum/Corroless etc. on past trailers.<br /><br />This time, I'm just going to trash those rusty fenders and buy new ones. Why? Because they tend to get stepped on, and that will break the paint barrier and they will just keep rusting.<br /><br />Think it's worth buying new ones that I won't have to be concerned with for a decade.

 

[Salty Sal]

Re: Boat trailer maintenance

what do fenders run?

 

[Pikey2574]

Re: Boat trailer maintenance

I saw some at bass pro shops the other day. I know that isn't the best place for trailer products yet I know they have febders there. I believe the price was 15 dollars a piece or so check it out at their website www.basspro-shos.com<br /><br />you may want to check ebay too<br /><br />later<br />Kevin

 

[Pikey2574]

Re: Boat trailer maintenance

small note.. when I mentioned not the best place for trailer products I meant you can probably find places with lower prices.. nothing to do with quality. Also I checked out bass pro myself and the price on their website says from 12.99-18.99<br /><br />Later<br />Kevin

 

[Salty Sal]

Re: Boat trailer maintenance

Thanks Pikey