I'm in the process of sprucing up my 1996 homebuilt box trailer (the #1 most useful thing I've ever made!), it deserves some TLC. After 13 years she looks pretty sad.
New side wood, a quick cleanup of all the metal, repack and I'd like to get some paint on it. Last time I painted it, I used Tremclad, a brush and a small roller to do the job. Now I'm not so patient, so I'd like to use my HVLP gun to shoot the paint this time.
Question,
What do I use to reduce the Tremclad enough to get it to shoot? Laquer thinner, paint thinner...what's the best thinning material to use?
Cheers, Mark
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
I have a old can of it, but wouldn't you know it...the thinning instruction is obscured by paint runs. I can see the word "thinning", so instructions are on the can anyway. I'll buy some tomorrow and find out.
Cheers.
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
Why use tremclad? that is the worst paint in the world. Doesnt last, turn chalky, gums up when sanding, flakes off, even under the best conditions.
Why not go to the local auto paint supplier, get some cheap singlestage urethane or acrylic enamel gloss black( or a cheap mistint that they may have). by the time its all said and done, it might cost about 50 dollars, but will stay shiney and last for years.
Just my opinion, i'm off tremclad for good.
If you really want it for rust proteciton, get 1 spray can of vinylwash or etch prime at the same time. Mist 1 can on the whole trailer, then go to town with the painting. My favourite is Sikkens "washprime". 20 bucks a spraybomb. it treats and etches the metal for both rust protection and adhesion.
-- Edited by beaumontguru on Wednesday 8th of April 2009 09:05:54 PM
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Beaumontguru
MY BEAUMONT HAS 4 STUDDED TIRES AND 2 BLOCKHEATERS......AND LOTS OF OIL UNDERNEATH. The other one has a longer roof.
I thought you could only use Mineral Spirits with Tremclad?
I always use paint thinner but you are right the label does say Mineral Spirits . Never read the label been painting over 20 years you would think I would read the labels.
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1957 Pathfinder deluxe 4 door wagon 1961 Pontiac Parisienne bubble top Traded for a Harley sorry guys.
Dave, Agreed the Tremclad isn't the greatest (yes, it does chalk up too fast). But for the price it actually gave the trailer good protection, considering how long its been since it was painted. When I did it, I was very carefull preping it, and made sure it was done with care. Truthfully, it really only looked decent for about 8 years, but that aint too bad seeing what the thing has gone through.
I do have a half gallon of Nason black and about 2/3 of Nason grey primer with the associated catalyst. I also have a half gallon of PPG DPLF90. So I could go 2 part. I'm just not so sure I want to spend the time to clean and prep it right, and It'll be shot outside and it aint 65F yet!
I have to be carefull here...I tend to get carried away with these things! After all, it's only a box trailer.
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
Use Chassis Saver. I use it for chassis of course, but I'm a trailer dealer, and it is by far the best product I've found in the last 18 years. It's inexpensive and as tough as powdercoat if not tougher. If you have trouble finding it, just ask.
