Trailer prep for paint question

[nightvision]

Hi all,<br />I'm getting ready to repaint an older trailer for a small fiberglass finshing boat and have a couple questions. The trailer seems to have three layers of paint on it. When I powerwash, it will take off the top two layer. Do I need to remove all layer of paint (down to bare metal) to prime and repaint. Or can I leave the last layer of paint which did not come off with the powerwash and just prime and paint? <br /><br />Thanks.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Trailer prep for paint question

If the underlaying paint is Still Stuck to the trailer,......<br />Why Remove it ????<br /><br />Clean it,... Scuff the exisiting paint,.....Prime any Bare Metal,....... Repaint........<br /><br />That's what I'd Do........ Good Luck.....

 

[bubbakat]

Re: Trailer prep for paint question

Before you prime it clean it good with a vinegar and water soluation to clean it and the paint will stick better.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Trailer prep for paint question

If your going to spray it with a gun consider using an epoxy primer. 90% of paint work is in the prep.<br /><br />Bob

 

[llfish]

Re: Trailer prep for paint question

Good paint has an established bond. Do not take off the good paint