A metal trailer upgrade
When your metal trailer has seen better days, it’s quite simple to give it an upgrade and protect it from rust with Hammerite Direct to Rust Metal Paint. It’s ideal for camper and boat trailers. You can even give the rims an update with metal paint.
- To prepare the metal trailer, abrade the metal with a wire brush or coarse sandpaper, removing any flaking paint or rust.
- Wash any dust, grease and dirt off the trailer using water and a mild detergent.
- If the trailer is made from bare zinc, aluminium or galvanised metal use Hammerite Direct to Galvanised Metal Paint. Otherwise use Hammerite Direct to Rust Metal Paint in Smooth or Hammered finish. The Hammered Finish tends to hide the imperfections a bit more.
- Ensure that any non-metal areas are protected from any metal paint using newspaper and masking tape.
- Stir the metal paint thoroughly with a stirring stick before applying with a good quality brush. Make sure you keep stirring as you are using it.
- Begin with one thin layer and leave to dry for the time specified on back of tin before applying a second coat.
Metal trailer before painting with Hammerite Direct to Rust
Metal trailer before painting with Hammerite Direct to Rust
Trailer painted in Hammerite Direct to Rust Metal Paint Hammered Blue
Trailer painted in Hammerite Direct to Rust Metal Paint Hammered Blue
Trailer painted in Hammerite Direct to Rust Metal Paint Hammered Blue