Making a Painted Trailer Last?

[YAMADOG]

Hello All,<br /><br /> Okay, I know that a Galvanized trailer is much. much. much more corrosion resistant than a powder coated trailer, but I'm stuck with a Powder coated Shorelander because it came with a great deal on a left over model year boat. The Trailer is brand new, but I am looking for ways to extend its life before starting to use it. Shorelander, like other manufacturers uses no coating on the inside of the frame rails. I was considering painting the inside with POR15 (www.por15.com), of the possibility of filling the inside of the frame with a form of nonporous, expanding foam. Any ideas from anyone on how either of these options will work? Any other good ideas, I’m certainly open to suggestions. I plan to rinse thoroughly, and use Salt-a-Way when I’ve dunked it in brackish or saltwater bodies, but I am seriously worried about the lifespan of the trailer. Thanx for any thoughts and comments….

 

[6MISFITZ]

Re: Making a Painted Trailer Last?

Check out your local Auto Parts stores for the "Roll On" or paint type bedliner paints. This stuff will protect the trailer for years to come once coated with this stuff and require no maintenance. Depending on the product you buy, you can also choose a colour you prefer.<br /><br />Try not to paint over any capacity or vehicle identification tags and don't paint the brake master cylinder/tongue.<br />Mike.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Making a Painted Trailer Last?

I ran a plain iron trailer in South Florida for 15 years launching in salt water (19' boat - single axle). I washed it down every trip and every 6-12 months I went after the rust. I replaced the rear member twice in the 15 years. I used Penatrol and Rustolium when needed.