Painting this weekend...

REZARF · 04-12-08, 04:02 PM

Painting my expedition trailer this weekend, thought I might start a quick thread over here for it.

I am using Sherwin Williams Urathane paint. Self etching primer and single stage paint.

I am going to get a warm enough day tomorrow to get everything in primer!

Here is a link to my build-up here

So far, I only have a problem figuring out how to mount this thing to paint it. Should I set it up on some saw horses and paint everything but the underside and try to hit that later? Or should I primer everything and then shoot the outside and inside seperately?

Either way, I can't hang the whole thing from the roof so one side/panel wont get sprayed all at once, I need a little help here.

Thanks!

Rezarf <><

Garth · 04-12-08, 07:50 PM

If you can use the force to levitate it while you paint, you'll be good to go. Otherwise, I'm thinkin' saw horses.

kona.mtb · 04-13-08, 08:15 PM

WOW,
super impressed with the trailer! Well done.
Also I'm about to paint my 40 with Sherwin Williams paint. Post up what you think about it.

HappyGilmore · 04-21-08, 12:46 PM

Anyway you can hang it from the ceiling with multiple cables? You could always use a piece of angle iron sitting on top of each saw horse. If you use some of the 3 inch stuff, it would leave just a small line unpainted. Move it around after each coat and then should be just a small area to touch up after the last coat. Take care, Brent

REZARF · 05-13-08, 04:42 PM

Well, time, weather and cruise Moab all got in the way of my trailer painting

Here is where she sits today... in primer. I have to address a few area's with some sanding and a little more primer in a few area's but I am going to hopefully spray the color on this Friday if the weather is nice enough to get a proper flash.

Onto the pics...

REZARF · 05-13-08, 04:44 PM

and a few more...

REZARF · 05-17-08, 10:18 PM

Posted on my build up thread, but thought I would bump this thread for those who don't venture into the trailer section.

Enjoy the pics.

I used Sherwin Williams, Deminsion paint in a single stage urathane enamel. It came out okay, once all the solvent has cleared I will know better what I am dealing with, but I got a little orange peel but I can live with that!

Rezarf <><

REZARF · 05-17-08, 10:19 PM

Just a few more...

04-12-08, 04:02 PM	#1
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,761	Painting this weekend... Painting my expedition trailer this weekend, thought I might start a quick thread over here for it. I am using Sherwin Williams Urathane paint. Self etching primer and single stage paint. I am going to get a warm enough day tomorrow to get everything in primer! Here is a link to my build-up here So far, I only have a problem figuring out how to mount this thing to paint it. Should I set it up on some saw horses and paint everything but the underside and try to hit that later? Or should I primer everything and then shoot the outside and inside seperately? Either way, I can't hang the whole thing from the roof so one side/panel wont get sprayed all at once, I need a little help here. Thanks! Rezarf <>< __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

04-12-08, 07:50 PM	#2
Garth IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Texus TLCA# 11823 Posts: 1,296	If you can use the force to levitate it while you paint, you'll be good to go. Otherwise, I'm thinkin' saw horses. __________________ Garth Lone Star Land Cruisers '97 FZJ 40th '77 FJ - 40

04-13-08, 08:15 PM	#3
kona.mtb IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Not Summit COunty TLCA# 17368 Posts: 93	WOW, super impressed with the trailer! Well done. Also I'm about to paint my 40 with Sherwin Williams paint. Post up what you think about it. __________________ 1974 FJ40 1994 FZJ80 2004 Tacoma TRD (gone to a new loving home)

05-13-08, 04:42 PM	#5
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,761	Well, time, weather and cruise Moab all got in the way of my trailer painting Here is where she sits today... in primer. I have to address a few area's with some sanding and a little more primer in a few area's but I am going to hopefully spray the color on this Friday if the weather is nice enough to get a proper flash. Onto the pics... Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-13-08, 04:44 PM	#6
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,761	and a few more... Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

04-21-08, 12:46 PM	#4
HappyGilmore IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Waterloo, Ia TLCA# 15999 Posts: 36	Anyway you can hang it from the ceiling with multiple cables? You could always use a piece of angle iron sitting on top of each saw horse. If you use some of the 3 inch stuff, it would leave just a small line unpainted. Move it around after each coat and then should be just a small area to touch up after the last coat. Take care, Brent

05-17-08, 10:18 PM	#7
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,761	Posted on my build up thread, but thought I would bump this thread for those who don't venture into the trailer section. Enjoy the pics. I used Sherwin Williams, Deminsion paint in a single stage urathane enamel. It came out okay, once all the solvent has cleared I will know better what I am dealing with, but I got a little orange peel but I can live with that! Rezarf <>< Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-17-08, 10:19 PM	#8
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,761	Just a few more... Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

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