Painting M416..what to do about "pitting"

airlaird · 05-04-08, 03:16 PM

Guys I need expertise please. I am painting my M416 Military trailer. It's rusty and once i begin to grind off the surface rust..there is "pitting" in the paint.
Is there a product that I can apply to the trailer that will fill the "crevaces" of the pitting??? I want it smooth before I get it painted.
airlaird

e9999 · 05-04-08, 10:21 PM

heavy bodied primer and then sand flat?

(and no, I don't know much about painting... -maybe evidently so...?

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airlaird · 05-05-08, 05:45 AM

Your'e probably right...due to the lack of responses I don't think there is a clear cut answer..
airlaird

Texx · 05-05-08, 07:05 AM

There are a number of body work type products, and it's just like body work, apply, dry, sand, prime, repeat. Check with your local auto body paint store, and it'll depend on the depth of the pitting. If it's not too bad, multiple applications of 2k high build primer with sanding in between may do it.

airlaird · 05-05-08, 10:29 AM

Thanks Tex...will do!
airlaird

Wile E Coyote · 05-05-08, 03:47 PM

On trailer, I'd use Zerorust (The Official Zero Rust Web Site), Rust Bullet (Stop Rust with Rust Inhibitor Products, Rust Paint & Coating) etc. and kill two birds w/ one stone. They are a heavy-solids coating which could fully fill light pitting, and encapsulate any remaining rust. I say that, worrying about any left behind rust ruining your time and effort with otherwise normal coatings (prime and paint).
How about bedliner sprayed with a Shutz gun aka undercoat gun? Nothing like a rough base masked by an even rougher topcoat.

airlaird · 05-05-08, 04:34 PM

Yes I am getting the Rhinoliner done...on the inside only. It's the sides of the trailer that has pitting as well......I'll look into it wiley.
Thanks!
airlaird

Wile E Coyote · 05-05-08, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airlaird

Yes I am getting the Rhinoliner done...on the inside only. It's the sides of the trailer that has pitting as well......I'll look into it wiley.
Thanks!
airlaird

See what the $ diff would be getting the whole enchilada Rhino'd vs half Rhino and half paint.

webelk6 · 05-06-08, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airlaird

Guys I need expertise please. I am painting my M416 Military trailer. It's rusty and once i begin to grind off the surface rust..there is "pitting" in the paint.
Is there a product that I can apply to the trailer that will fill the "crevaces" of the pitting??? I want it smooth before I get it painted.
airlaird

2 component epoxy from diamond vogel is marine grade. You have to use a 5-21 tip to spray it(5" fan 21" wide). That being said, when I did boats, 2 coats of that makes pitted surfaces look like glass. That being said, it is also rollable, and brushable.

05-04-08, 03:16 PM	#1
airlaird IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,087	Painting M416..what to do about "pitting" Guys I need expertise please. I am painting my M416 Military trailer. It's rusty and once i begin to grind off the surface rust..there is "pitting" in the paint. Is there a product that I can apply to the trailer that will fill the "crevaces" of the pitting??? I want it smooth before I get it painted. airlaird

05-04-08, 10:21 PM	#2
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,121	heavy bodied primer and then sand flat? (and no, I don't know much about painting... -maybe evidently so...? ) __________________ '97: 86K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 97K, the better half's... DD

05-05-08, 07:05 AM	#4
Texx IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,768	There are a number of body work type products, and it's just like body work, apply, dry, sand, prime, repeat. Check with your local auto body paint store, and it'll depend on the depth of the pitting. If it's not too bad, multiple applications of 2k high build primer with sanding in between may do it. __________________ world's cleanest 89 FJ-62, and a few parts... 85 xcab hilux 4x4 resto'ed, 67 XKE, 1500 Vulcan, 80 Fj40 under resto..mine now! ! 03 Tacoma TRD SR5 Born to raise Hell! Right after my nap.

05-05-08, 03:47 PM	#6
Wile E Coyote IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lake Havasu and Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,011	On trailer, I'd use Zerorust (The Official Zero Rust Web Site), Rust Bullet (Stop Rust with Rust Inhibitor Products, Rust Paint & Coating) etc. and kill two birds w/ one stone. They are a heavy-solids coating which could fully fill light pitting, and encapsulate any remaining rust. I say that, worrying about any left behind rust ruining your time and effort with otherwise normal coatings (prime and paint). How about bedliner sprayed with a Shutz gun aka undercoat gun? Nothing like a rough base masked by an even rougher topcoat. __________________ ="Are you gonna sit there on that friggin computer all day or what?" The desert dwellin, roadrunner chasin, soooper-genius! '90 FJ 62, '08 Scion head unit, chopped quarters and rockers, bedlined exterior, and mostly stock. My soft wheeler and DD. '85 Dodge Ramcharger a little built, and a little beat. My hard wheeler.

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05-05-08, 05:45 AM	#3
airlaird IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,087	Your'e probably right...due to the lack of responses I don't think there is a clear cut answer.. airlaird

05-05-08, 10:29 AM	#5
airlaird IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,087	Thanks Tex...will do! airlaird

05-05-08, 04:34 PM	#7
airlaird IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,087	Yes I am getting the Rhinoliner done...on the inside only. It's the sides of the trailer that has pitting as well......I'll look into it wiley. Thanks! airlaird