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So begins the trailer rebuild.

Discussion in 'The DIY Room' started by Pallet Pete, Mar 4, 2018.

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  1. brenndatomu

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    Dip tank...:D
     
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    :picard: Hunny look what I bought a pool full of paint!! :startled:
     
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    I'd use a 3/8 knap roller. You'll probably hafta slop it on pretty heavy to get it to cover the backside where it runs over top the framework...
     
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    I really want to powder coat the ramps but I havnt got a quote yet:whistle: I dont know if thats truely better than paint BUT I have had a few powder coated items swtting outside for at least 10 years and not a spec of rust yet. Brutal winters, heavy rains, hot summers, sunlight and me abusing them... It made me consider the option anyways...
     
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    That would be awesome, just hope it doesn't bust the budget. :makeitrain":makeitrain"
     
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    I’m asking a different company I found today about sand blasting it so it depends on that cost.

    There’s a good chance I’ll be wire wheeling it like it or not. I’m not gonna spend much more on the trailer aside from the deck and bolts for decking.
     
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    I thought about those too, will they work if he wants to remove the gate?
     
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    3/8 nap roller?
     
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    I don’t think I can slide the gate off with those on it.

    Those where one of the first styles I saw at the trailer shop and that would be much safer than a loaded door spring... I want the gate to be easily removed though.
     
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    Hmm I will give it a shot! Those gates are gonna he a pita to paint lol.
     
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    Now that’s a thought! Could even make the pipe swivel with the spring.
     
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    Well that answers that $200 quote to sandblast guess is wire wheels and hand paint:startled::picard: o well it will look good when I’m done...:dex:
     
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    Finished the emt tonight and started wire wheeling the frame. There we s one tough coat of epoxy paint on it with rust busting through in spots. Giving me a workout lol...

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    Looks like one more section of angle to install on the front rail of the bed and I think I have got a fancy cup holder idea that will be attached on the back side of the tail lights:rofl: :lol: yes cup holders gonna happen...:whistle:

    I should be on to painting by the end of the Thursday night if not sooner.
     
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    O and mud flaps I’m still mulling that over in my head...
     
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    Mudflaps with chrome woman silhouette's.. oh.. and don't forget the truck nuts. :rofl: :lol:
     
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    :picard: Nop! Definitely Nop!:rofl: :lol:
     
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    It's the next big thing. Trailer Nutz
     
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