joshjack
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Have an older fiver that is not real pretty to look at. Any of you ever tried repainting one? What did you use, etc?
It has tin siding. I plan on roughing it up and then recaulking everything, then using my spray gun to put an even Rustoleum coat on.
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Bedias Cougar
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I didn't know you could use repainting and fun in the same sentence. I'm definitely not a Rembrandt. Just Kidding!
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donn0128
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If you want it to look good at the end of this process, then might I suggest a quality automotive paint.
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CHV_FRK
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Definately prime as well. A local wholesale auto paint can also mix it for you in the spray cans. That might be the best way to go. Maybe add a little flex additive.
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newk
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I'm not sure how it would work on a camper, but I had an old airplane painted with Dupont Imron polyurethane enamel many years ago. Twenty years later people would still compliment me on the paint. It really held its gloss well -- never needed waxing or any of that horrible upkeep stuff. Its only drawback, other than cost of the paint, is that it's really hard and probably chips more than some.
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CREATO
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Can't say about a fiver but I helped paint my parents lake cabin 14x70 trailer. My folks bought it new in 1974 and in 2004 we painted it washed it off and painted it with a roller it turned out great even though I said it would not work.
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Al B
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I agree with what was said a few posts back, automotive paint would be the best. The longevity of it sticking would be a proper sanding of every knook and cranny, some kind of sealer that will stick to aluminum, (for those bare spots) and paint away, single stage of course, unless you want to do the base/clear method. Single stage would be much easier IMO.
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nypatnva
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I have repainted two camping trailers and a TC with rustoleum and two years later they still look good. I roughed up the siding and sprayed two coats. Try a small area (like under the overhang) to see how it looks.
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BIG RIG GUY
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Sure you can paint your old trlr,any decent automotive paint will do. The Imron is alittle overkill, but it will last a long time. I painted a couple of old units the last couple of years and it sure did make them look sweet. Scuff pad, mask up and shoot color. No need for primer. If your caulking first, make sure your using paintable caulking.
Painting the brother in laws Newmar fiver this coming March, has some fading issues and needs a little bodywork here and there. Problem will be deciding on graphics after it is painted, maybe paint on our own graphics????
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jrp26789
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you may want a self etching primer for aluminum. Then you will have less chance of peeling. Unless the 1st coat is in good shape then scuff and paint away. Quality products always make for a better result.
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