Posted 2007-06-27 8:00 PM (#62980 - in reply to #62967) Subject: RE: New ranch king/calico trailers rusting
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Location: North Carolina
Micozzi... Thanks for the pictures.
Here's my opinion... The paint issue lies somewhere between your expectations and Calico's paint job. The trailer is unsheltered or has spent some time in the weather. I speak from experience in this area. I had a horse trailer that was 20 years old. 2 years spent in the weather did more damage than the preceding 18 years sheltered. On your trailer; the rust from hinges and latches is to be expected. The rust streaks are weather related. Since trailers aren't dipped like cars, there will be unpainted spots in the joints and welds. Unless the paint film is intact, the steel will rust. No questions. The only alternative is to shelter the trailer. If you can get the trailer under shelter, a bit of scrubbing will remove the streaks and a spray can of paint will fix the streak source.
Calico's paint job is spotty at best. Clearly, the door stiles and some of the panels have a sparse coating on them. Those areas should not have rusted through the paint in a short time.
May I suggest an equitable solution? Calico provide enough original paint in spray cans to retouch the sparse & streaked areas or cost share a local paint shop to an agreed on dollar amount.
Posted 2007-06-28 8:20 AM (#63008 - in reply to #59343) Subject: RE: New ranch king/calico trailers rusting
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Location: Advance
yes this trailer does sit outside but it began to rust in a months time this trailer is only a year old the old trailer I had was 20 years old it sat outside and did not rust like this. There is no base coat of anything just one thin layer of paint that is my issue and yes I would be willing to work with Calico to split cost of getting it painted local or me spot painting myself if they would send the paint. I love my trailer but it should not be losing paint like this. Whenever asked about my trailer I tell everyone the only problem I have with it is the paint job. And yes I would like to get this resolved.
Posted 2007-06-28 8:25 AM (#63009 - in reply to #59343) Subject: RE: New ranch king/calico trailers rusting
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Location: AR
micozzi, Did Jamie with Valspar not call you, because he told me he did! He also told me he agreed to split that painting cost with me. My number is 501-589-2812. I prefer to do buisness in person and not on a message board. It's hard to communicate on a message board. Call me and let me know your are the one on the forum. I'm trying to help you. Calico does provide the original paint in a spray can for all of its customers at no charge upon request at the time of original purchase. Calico has never denied a paint job to anyone upon them returning it to the factory. We have even warrantied rock chips in the paint where the truck tires pick up rocks and throws them at the trailer knocking the paint off. Some of the issues that people have with their trailers can be prevented with the proper care. They need to be washed and waxed just like automobiles. They also need to be cleaned out after each use. Also slow down on gravel roads and use mud flaps on trucks to prevent rock chips. Steel trailers also need to be kept out of the weather when ever possible.