How to Paint a Mobile Trailer

Mobile trailers are basically low maintenance to care for, but over time the color fades and becomes dull. Wear and tear coupled with extreme weather conditions will take a toll on the finish. In order to get a lasting paint job you will have to spend some time on the preparation work. Surface preparation is the key to a nice paint finish. Painting metal requires special preparation steps to prevent future paint flaking and peeling.

Dish washing soap
Semi-abrasive scouring pad
Bucket
Clean rags
Safety goggles
Sanding block
Sand paper 240 grit
Masking tape
Paintbrushes (2) soft bristle
Aluminum oxide primer
Metal aluminum paint

Instructions

- 1
  Wash the trailer with dish washing soap. Scrub with a semi-abrasive scouring pad to remove the grease and grime.
- 2
  Rinse the trailer with clean water.
- 3
  Put on the safety goggles. Remove all loose and flaking paint with the sanding block and 240 grit sandpaper.
- 4
  Wash the trailer again with soap and water. Rinse well.
- 5
  Dry the trailer in the sun for several days prior to painting. Wipe the trailer with clean rags.
- 6
  Tape all the areas that you do not want to be painted.
- 7
  Apply the aluminum oxide primer with the soft bristle paintbrush. Allow the primer to dry for 24 hours.
- 8
  Apply the first coat of paint with the soft bristle paintbrush. Allow the paint to dry for the time indicated on the manufacturer's label. Apply a second coat of paint.

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