Paint removal from trailer
HvyHauler
Reg. Mar 2007
Posted 2007-08-12 4:30 PM (#65677)
Subject: Paint removal from trailer


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I'm trying to repaint/prime my older horse trailer. Any opinions on removing the paint from a steel horse trailer? I have been using a DA Sander with 40 grit sand paper, it's taking to long.Is there an Acid that would remove paint quicker? Any thoughts, Thanks Dave
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cotrailrider44
Reg. Jul 2007
Posted 2007-08-12 6:12 PM (#65682 - in reply to #65677)
Subject: RE: Paint removal from trailer


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Speaking from experience, I would use a sand blaster. You can rent one, but if you have never used one, you may want to have someone do it like a auto body shop. Depending on the equipment used, they use sand or a plastic like pellet.
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HvyHauler
Reg. Mar 2007
Posted 2007-08-12 7:20 PM (#65685 - in reply to #65677)
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Will the sand blasting take all the paint off? It has about 3 coats of paint that I can tell. Thanks David
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kraigrrr
Reg. Jun 2007
Posted 2007-08-13 9:03 AM (#65706 - in reply to #65677)
Subject: RE: Paint removal from trailer



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yes ... the sand blating will take all the paint off.... look at my photos and you can see the old trailer I sandblasted and repainted... worked out very well.

 
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rockinthetrails
Reg. Jun 2007
Posted 2007-08-13 9:03 AM (#65707 - in reply to #65677)
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Sandblasting will definatly take all the paint off. If done by inexperienced hands it can go right through the steel... Just make sure whoever does the work primes it quickly or it will get surface rust in like a day or two. Thats how it seems to be here in KY with all the humity anyways..
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2007-08-14 3:57 AM (#65791 - in reply to #65677)
Subject: RE: Paint removal from trailer


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We had a steel Cornpro 18' bp stock trailer that needed to be refinished. After sanding for an hour and realizing how little progress was being made, and how inefficient a sander was at getting into the cracks, welds and other difficult areas, we took it to a professional sand blaster. His actual blasting material was glass beads, which is less abrasive, and will not erode the steel as much.

Be prepared to spray on a metal conditioner or primer within HOURS of finishing the paint removal. The bare metal will immediately start to rust.

It cost $1000 to have a three horse bp done inside and out including the roof. It took them a day and a half. I would have spent weeks to cover the same area, and not been able to do as complete a job. My material costs would have been aprox $150 +, with  significant wear and tear on my body and tools. I figure it was money well spent.

 

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vetmom00
Reg. Oct 2007
Posted 2007-10-15 8:18 AM (#69368 - in reply to #65707)
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Originally written by rockinthetrails on 2007-08-13 10:03 AM

Sandblasting will definatly take all the paint off. If done by inexperienced hands it can go right through the steel... Just make sure whoever does the work primes it quickly or it will get surface rust in like a day or two. Thats how it seems to be here in KY with all the humity anyways..

I live down near Somerset.  Who do you know in KY that would be willing to do this?  I have a 2 horse stock that structurally is in good shape - floors are fine, I still use it.  In the future I am looking to sell it and get a 4 horse stock.  With the way it looks right now, I don't know that I would get much out of it.  It is, after all, 10 years old. I am the original owner.  Would an autobody paint place do this?  Thanks.

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vetmom00
Reg. Oct 2007
Posted 2007-10-15 8:21 AM (#69369 - in reply to #65706)
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kraigrrr - where are your photos?  I'd like to see how the trailer turned out.
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kraigrrr
Reg. Jun 2007
Posted 2007-10-15 8:50 AM (#69372 - in reply to #65677)
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Edited by kraigrrr 2007-10-15 8:55 AM
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