I am getting ready to paint my little expedition trailer to match the Cruiser's new color. I got automotive enamel custom loaded into spray cans and the first test was positive, the color not only matches, but the paint lays smoothly and the pattern was even.
The trailer is currently well-painted with automotive enamel and I don't want to take it down to the metal, but rather just scuff/sand it to the point where it will act as a primer and I can just lay the new paint over it.
I'm looking for recommendations on how to do this. I have an orbital sander, a couple of smaller power sanders of the kind used for woodwork, a 4.5" grinder and a couple of drills (no belt sander, no large grinder and no budget for them). I thought I'd buy a couple of cup-shaped wire wheels for the grinder and just take my time, but if anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. All I'm painting on the trailer are the four sides (one's a tailgate), as the inside is lined and the lid will stay white for an FJ40ish look. The frame I'm going to paint by hand with Rustoleum Satin Black, which is what's been on there since I restored it.
If it matters, I'm going to sand the trailer on our driveway, then paint it in a makeshift booth inside the garage.
Thoughts/suggestions?
The trailer is currently well-painted with automotive enamel and I don't want to take it down to the metal, but rather just scuff/sand it to the point where it will act as a primer and I can just lay the new paint over it.
I'm looking for recommendations on how to do this. I have an orbital sander, a couple of smaller power sanders of the kind used for woodwork, a 4.5" grinder and a couple of drills (no belt sander, no large grinder and no budget for them). I thought I'd buy a couple of cup-shaped wire wheels for the grinder and just take my time, but if anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. All I'm painting on the trailer are the four sides (one's a tailgate), as the inside is lined and the lid will stay white for an FJ40ish look. The frame I'm going to paint by hand with Rustoleum Satin Black, which is what's been on there since I restored it.
If it matters, I'm going to sand the trailer on our driveway, then paint it in a makeshift booth inside the garage.
Thoughts/suggestions?