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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: demian5 on August 10, 2022, 02:37:14 PM

Title: 70s Vanson trailer Brown Paint?
Post by: demian5 on August 10, 2022, 02:37:14 PM

Under my 79 CVX16SS is a OG Vanson steel trailer. Its brown. I had a couple cracks at the tongue repaired and want to paint it with something similar and not just primer it.

Dows anyone know what type of paint was used?

Title: Re: 70s Vanson trailer Brown Paint?
Post by: Plugcheck on August 10, 2022, 04:34:09 PM

Honestly I'd have no idea what they used in the 70's but i can tell you I've used everything from rattle can to truck bed coating.    Best longevity was POR-15 with topcoat.    Best overall for money, id go with TSC implement enamel.   My Glastron trailer i shot with thinned rustoleum.    Whichever you choose, be sure to leave a few drain holes to let water out    Hope this helps

Title: Re: 70s Vanson trailer Brown Paint?
Post by: demian5 on August 10, 2022, 06:31:21 PM

Thanks. Its not rusted at all and whatever is on there is pretty darn durable.

Title: Re: 70s Vanson trailer Brown Paint?
Post by: Plugcheck on August 10, 2022, 07:05:14 PM

If a color change is what you're after, just be sure to sand lightly to break the "shine" of the existing finish before top coating.

Title: Re: 70s Vanson trailer Brown Paint?
Post by: demian5 on August 11, 2022, 10:33:38 AM

Thanks, i just want to keep it going down the road for now.