You love trekking about the country with
your travel trailer in tow, but you've begun to hate how it looks. After years
in the elements, your trailer looks less like a sporty addition and more like a
hunk of junk. The interior is fine, but the outside has seen better days.
Rather than covering your trailer with a million stickers hoping no one will
notice its shoddiness, you can paint a travel trailer with a few simple steps
1 Figure out what your trailer is made of.
You cannot paint it properly unless you pick the right paint. Many trailers
have aluminum siding, while others are made from fiberglass or metal. Some may
have a combination of exterior materials.
2 Pick your paint. Any paint used on a
travel trailer should be exterior paint. If you use more than one color, pick
the same brand for best results. Exterior paints for fiberglass, aluminum,
metal and other materials are available at hardware and home stores. You can
also see a selection in Resources.
3 Watch the weather. Of course, do not try
to paint your trailer outside in the pouring rain. Heavy winds can stir up dust
and debris that will stick to your new paint job. Extremely hot or cold
temperatures will screw up the paint job, as well. Try to pick a calm day
between 50 and 80 degrees and park your trailer in a shady spot.
4 Clean and prepare the trailer. Wash the
outside thoroughly to remove any dirt, debris and anything else that may be
stuck to it. Once it's dry, cover all areas you don't want to paint--like
windows and metal door frames--with a heavy-duty painter's tape. Sand off any
rust with a durable sandpaper.
5 Paint away. Use thick, durable brushes
for siding and rollers for flat surfaces. A paint sprayer will give you fast
results and even distribution. Spray paints are good for smaller areas or
trailers, but will prove costly on larger units. Use a contrasting paint for
the small details. Use smaller brushes or a sponge brush to fit into small
crevices. (A variety of paint sprayers appear in Resources.)
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