SusieQ
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Post by SusieQ on Jun 13, 2014 19:43:54 GMT -8
Great info, John. I was considering airbrushing mine, but the sticker sure sounds easy.
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Post by yas on Jun 14, 2014 5:16:07 GMT -8
Thanks john. I like the idea of painting with a stencil.
I just want to add here that painting isn't that hard. This was my first paint project (other than interior house paint - lots of that). I dreaded it, overthought it, worried about screwing up the trailer we had so much effort invested in, what paint to use, etc.
It turned out to be fun. I'd do it again. The only reason I wouldn't do it myself would be if I had a trailer that was going to be perfect. But on one with old skin that needed to be good but not show ready, I'll paint it (and why am I talking like there will be more trailers in my future?).
My local small town newspaper uses thin newsprint-sized aluminum sheets in their printing process and sells them for $0.25 each. I bought a dozen and shot paint at them until I was comfortable pointing the spray gun at the trailer.
I've got 2/3rds of a gallon of turquoise paint left and I'm looking for things around the house that would look good in that color!
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Post by vikx on Jun 14, 2014 22:29:04 GMT -8
"and why am I talking like there will be more trailers"
Yas has it bad, folks. He's been trying to hide it but *I* can tell...
Vintage Trailers are like potato chips. LOL.
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mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 15, 2014 5:32:35 GMT -8
Yep... Big expensive potato chips...
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Post by vikx on Jun 15, 2014 22:31:36 GMT -8
YUM!!
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Post by bmxovich on Jun 16, 2014 4:26:37 GMT -8
SusieQ, I did do the lettering. And by 'do' I mean I went to a sign shop, chose the color and font, had vinyl lettering cut, came home and applied it on the rear and by the door.
Here's another variation in application of the lettering, done at a computerized sign shop.
When the sign shop does the vinyl sticker, it is die cut on a printer. They end up with both a "inner" and a "outer" image of your lettering on two part sticky paper. Depending on which area you remove, you will end up with either a sticker of your logo/lettering, or a stencil of your logo/lettering. Hope that makes some sense? LOL
You can apply "the stencil" portion to the trailer, then paint it with a small paint brush, if you use the One Shot brand sign paint it's self leveling and the brush marks will just flow out as it dries. One Shot is the same paint that pin stripers and sign painters use, it's also UV safe and holds up very well outdoors. Any good art supply stocks it in fifty or more colors in half pint cans, it goes "a long way", you won't need much. Remove the stencil about five minutes after the lettering is painted, and "the lettering edge" will lay down as it dries. It's a slow drying paint, and will take about 24 hours for it to dry "to touch".
You will end up with a perfect professional looking "painted, and hand lettered" logo on your trailer.
Also, ask them if they can cut it out of stencil material like "Gerber Mask" etc. it will peel off much easier then regular vinyl once your done painting. |
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Post by sll on Jul 23, 2014 6:56:09 GMT -8
In the end we decided to paint it ourselves. I did the rest of the trailer and, while not perfect, I kind of like keeping it "all mine." That being said, I do have a few questions. 1. I know prep work is key. But what exactly does that all entail/ I removed the old decals (had a random horse sticker on the door?) and have fixed all the dents. We will prime before we paint, but what else can I do to get it ready? 2. We plan to use Majic Implement paint (see vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/665/). They used the Majic primer; however, I see a lot of people discussing self-etching primer. Are these the same thing? Do we need to worry about this? 3. In a lot of photos I see people painting over the hinges. To what degree does the paint crack when you use the hinges? Maybe not an issue, but wanted to check if there was anything I need to be aware of. I am sure there will be more, but that should get us started! BTW, if you would like to see the inside of our trailer, check out my wife's blog: www.midwestmodernblog.com/Thanks! Steven |
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Post by John Palmer on Jul 23, 2014 8:45:29 GMT -8
In the end we decided to paint it ourselves. I did the rest of the trailer and, while not perfect, I kind of like keeping it "all mine." That being said, I do have a few questions. 1. I know prep work is key. But what exactly does that all entail/ I removed the old decals (had a random horse sticker on the door?) and have fixed all the dents. We will prime before we paint, but what else can I do to get it ready? 2. We plan to use Majic Implement paint (see vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/665/). They used the Majic primer; however, I see a lot of people discussing self-etching primer. Are these the same thing? Do we need to worry about this? 3. In a lot of photos I see people painting over the hinges. To what degree does the paint crack when you use the hinges? Maybe not an issue, but wanted to check if there was anything I need to be aware of. I am sure there will be more, but that should get us started! BTW, if you would like to see the inside of our trailer, check out my wife's blog: www.midwestmodernblog.com/Thanks! Steven
Steven, This is a topic much too large to cover here. A few clicks, and you will find entire forums about automotive repainting. 90% (or more) is about the preparation step "under the top coat". The most important thing is cleanliness for proper adhesion.
You will get a hundred different directions and different "personal" opinions from painters. My single piece of advice, is to "make friends" with your local autobody paint store. They will have a single direction for the best product and best methods for painting your project.
Due to different air quality restrictions, you cannot purchase the same paint products in every state. If you try to buy "on line", the first thing they ask is "where will this be shipped"? This is why you need to obtain "local advice" and not just what someone did to paint their trailer across the country.
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Post by sll on Aug 7, 2014 7:08:12 GMT -8
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Post by nccamper on Aug 7, 2014 19:07:39 GMT -8
Looking good! Fortune favors the bold. I am surprised your garage door isn't half blue.
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Post by sll on Aug 8, 2014 10:54:36 GMT -8
I was really happy with the low amount of overspray/bounce using the sprayer. We need a new door anyway, so figured it would not be bad if got painted. However, there really is not hardly any paint on the door. The wind was 5mph or less all 6 days I used the sprayer (and temps in the low 80s - which is crazy for Iowa in July).
One thing I would do different is not to thin so much. I was doing 1/3 cup thinner per quart of paint. I think it might have led to the runs somewhat. However, overall we are so happy with it. Eyebrows are now on it and wings too!
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Post by bigbill on Aug 9, 2014 8:28:31 GMT -8
It is amazing what we can do if we only try.
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