On that trailer I used spray cans of rustoleum automotive primer. I have done trailer with primer and also done them without primer. The rustoleum paint is good for straight to metal. I have also used the gallon cans of primer and like rolling it on better. I do find that without primer, another coat of paint is needed since there’s not a uniform primer color underneath. One key thing that I’m doing now on painting is using a roller that is 1/4” mat woven mohair. It doesn’t shed and that has been one of the biggest downsides of rolling is the shedding of the roller. The mohair resolves this. Hope that helps.
Hey bud, I only sanded into the current paint, I didn’t go down to bare metal. I’m using the two products u suggested. Do I have to sand the primer before painting?
As long as it’s not glossy, the paint should stick alright. I’ve had trailers with 3 and 4 layers of paint that had been there for 40 years with little prep when painted, so you should be good.
@@carriagehousetrailers thank u so much for getting back to me. Ok so Matte should be fine. I do plan on using gloss on the interior, so for the gloss I should sand the primer?
@@jessicawilson1261 Happy to help. What I meant was as long as what you’re painting over doesn’t have a glossy finish, then you should be good. The new paint will just need a good surface to bond to.
I’ve had great success with it. Once you get used to it, there’s very little if any places that anyone could tell. The flat black on this trailer showed any little imperfection, but a gloss white that I paint most you can’t tell at all. Most people think it’s sprayed unless I tell them.
I've painted a couple of sailboats (22 and 28 feet) and houses, and they came out pretty good with rollers and brushes. Imo there's other factors such as not painting in direct sunlight and late in the day when there is no dew, etc.
This gives me courage to hand paint my trailer!!!❤
@@lindajayneclark767 I’ve always been pleased with how it turns out. Yours will turn out great!
very helpful! Thank you
Glad it helped you!
Hi there, I noticed you already primed your trailer. What cond or name brand di you use and did you use a roller and brush for the primer too?
On that trailer I used spray cans of rustoleum automotive primer. I have done trailer with primer and also done them without primer. The rustoleum paint is good for straight to metal. I have also used the gallon cans of primer and like rolling it on better. I do find that without primer, another coat of paint is needed since there’s not a uniform primer color underneath. One key thing that I’m doing now on painting is using a roller that is 1/4” mat woven mohair. It doesn’t shed and that has been one of the biggest downsides of rolling is the shedding of the roller. The mohair resolves this. Hope that helps.
Do you use the same paint on the inside of the trailer as you do on the outside?
Yes. It’s a nice thick enamel. Some people may prefer a different paint on the interior, but I think it’s best to just stay consistent.
Hey bud, I only sanded into the current paint, I didn’t go down to bare metal. I’m using the two products u suggested. Do I have to sand the primer before painting?
As long as it’s not glossy, the paint should stick alright. I’ve had trailers with 3 and 4 layers of paint that had been there for 40 years with little prep when painted, so you should be good.
@@carriagehousetrailers thank u so much for getting back to me. Ok so Matte should be fine. I do plan on using gloss on the interior, so for the gloss I should sand the primer?
@@jessicawilson1261 Happy to help. What I meant was as long as what you’re painting over doesn’t have a glossy finish, then you should be good. The new paint will just need a good surface to bond to.
@@carriagehousetrailers gotcha! Thank u so much!!! U’ve really helped me a lot through this project
@@jessicawilson1261 awesome! I’m sure your project will turn out great!
was that only one coat of paint?
I did two coats on this trailer.
Using this method is convenient if you don’t care about looks but you will definitely know you used a roller.
I’ve had great success with it. Once you get used to it, there’s very little if any places that anyone could tell. The flat black on this trailer showed any little imperfection, but a gloss white that I paint most you can’t tell at all. Most people think it’s sprayed unless I tell them.
I've painted a couple of sailboats (22 and 28 feet) and houses, and they came out pretty good with rollers and brushes. Imo there's other factors such as not painting in direct sunlight and late in the day when there is no dew, etc.
Na, they make quality rollers and brushes that if you know how to follow instructions it’ll look great.