Got the tailgate and trim installed. Fenders and side trim are painted, just need a couple hours to get them installed. Then the trailer lights can be installed.
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We wire-wheeled / 80grit all the non-painted aluminum. Then used an etching primer on those areas and let it cure for a few days.Originally posted by TX Fireman 911 View Post
Then painted sheetmetal got scotchbrite maroon ( general purpose ) and some heavy elbow grease. You just dont want to have any shiny areas. Washed everything down really well with Dawn soap. Let it dry for a day, went back and hit any exposed metal lightly with the scuff pad and covered it with a coat of the primer.
Prior to painting, wiped everything down with acetone really good.
I used https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...ion-gray-1-gal
and https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...-half-1-2-pint
I like thinning rustoleum with acetone but you can use reducer if you want. I use a gravity feed paint gun ( you can get the throw away kind at Harbor Freight for $20 )
or you can just paint brush and roll it. Rustoleum is pretty easy to work with and flows nicely either way. It will be tacky for about 6 hours so plan accordinglyLast edited by Traildust; 06-23-2022, 09:52 AM.Comment
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Oh ya....gotta have a little bling! John is tasked with all that. He has an off-grid fish camp, so he's got the knowledge on the electrical stuffOriginally posted by Dale Moser View PostComment
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Cleaned to roof really well with bleach water, then dawn and water. Sanded and rust and hit it with an etching primer. Let it dry for a couple days. Removed any loose caulking and re-sealed it with https://www.homedepot.com/p/Henry-10...9004/100034161
and then rolled an entire gallon of this on
Tape of any area you don't want coated, I had hell removing a couple spots that got over-rolled.Comment
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ELK Trailer
Elk Trailer moving right along.Comment
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Trim, fenders mounted up and road ready. All the light housings cleaned, renewed and riveted back into place.
Just gotta mount the tail-lights and install all the new LED bulbs and it's almost ready for a little road trip!
Oh......and some much needed graphics!
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put a rubber grommet or something to keep that wire from rubbing and shorting out where in runs inside the trailerComment
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Yes....ordered yesterday with some casing and sealantOriginally posted by powderburner View Post
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I hope those tires have enough clearance from the fenders, been on some rough azzed roads in the mountains that might be an issue if there is a lot of travel on that spring setup.
Looks great though. Fold down bunks on the walls would work well and not take up lots of space.Comment
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We're good.....load tested it and shouldn't be an issue. Prolly a little over sprungOriginally posted by wytex View PostComment
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I ordered these fenders for an overlander trailer I have been building. Coated with Linex and mounted. They are sturdy and a great shelf. Just an idea. Good looking trailer.Comment
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Those look good. We'll prolly build a set next year with rub rails out of tubing.Originally posted by Parramore View Post
We are running out of time ( got a list of other projects & honey-do's ) and at at our budget for this year too!
Post up some pics of your trailer!Comment
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It used to be a construction road sign. Replaced the axel with a 3500lb rated one and then put some big tires on it. Just need to get some better rims. It's small but helps me move the family of 5 pretty much anywhere.
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That's a sweet little rig!Originally posted by Parramore View PostIt used to be a construction road sign. Replaced the axel with a 3500lb rated one and then put some big tires on it. Just need to get some better rims. It's small but helps me move the family of 5 pretty much anywhere.Comment
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Love the build. We have kicked around the idea but haven’t justified it yet. Another year and maybe soComment
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