BS: park model trailors in florida

Subject: BS: park model trailor in florida
From: GUEST,Mary V.
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 06:28 PM

I have a small park model trailor on the gulf in Florida.
Has anyone ever painted one on the outside?
Curious, as I am getting ready to paint and I'm
thinking I have to prime it first .
Any advise would be greatly appreciated .
Thank you

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: Peace
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 06:35 PM

Talk with these people

I would be prepared with the Model Number and other relevent info.

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 07:56 PM

I don't have a model number , its an older unit I bought in Fort Myers Florida . Its very nice and I' was just hoping someone
may have one and could tell me what worked best for them.
I hope to have it for many years as everything is so expensive in
Florida that its at least affordable , and theres a pool and a lake for fishing and its in a very nice and safe area .
Thanks for the website .

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: Bee
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 08:12 PM

I have painted on trailers (artwork). You'd first have to determine what the exterior is made of (steel, aluminum, fibreglass?), whether it's been painted before and with what. I would certainly seek out trailer restoration websites/businesses for advice. My limited experience says: clean it very well first. If it is very shiny (unlikely, if it's older), give it a light sanding or steel wool-ing, and dust any residue off. I've had good luck with latex exterior paints on fibreglass, oil based enamels on metal, and there are high adhesion latex paints available. Paint will likely fail if there is any flexing of the surface, likely not a consideration if it stays parked. Have fun!

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: GUEST,Mary V.
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 10:24 PM

Thank you for you help. I wouldn't of thought of steel wool and I'm sure that is going to help a lot .

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: pdq
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 10:42 PM

Please ware a mask, even if you are not the one using the steel wool. If a workman does the job, insist he ware a mask too.

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: GUEST,Mary V.
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 10:07 AM

Great advice to pass along.
I myself always wear a mask ,
but its nice to know others
practice safety .

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: Bee
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 11:05 AM

Mary V, there are also liquid de-glossing agents which make for a lot less work than steel wool, but depends on what surface you have. Ask at the hardware/RV supply store.

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 08:14 PM

Liquid deglossing agents . Thanks again for all the advice.

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: GUEST,pattyClink
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 10:04 AM

Some are incredibly poisonous, be very careful around them. And never degloss, then blow off the painting. Mold and mildew will consider that an engraved invitation.

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: pdq
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 10:24 AM

You should really try to find the date the couch was made. Lead was used in paint before 1976 and, in a few cases, lead paint manufactured before the cut-off date was still used, maybe 1977-78.

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Mar 07 - 07:16 PM

couch? oooohhhhh, COACH!

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: GUEST,Mary V.
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 09:34 AM

You have all been extremely helpful! Thanks again , and I knew you meant coach ( smile )

Subject: RE: BS: park model trailors in florida
From: Bee
Date: 07 Mar 07 - 02:17 PM

I did paint a couch once, a veranda couch, old, stained, and covered with heavy cotton fabric. It looked quite good for a couple years, after which the paint cracked some. ;-)