Boat Trailer Re-Finishing

[johnr]

I have a small 16' aluminum boat I am refinishing for a small water boat, and the trailer is in pretty bad shape... works great but a lot of rust. I was wondering if anyone knows a place around the Syracuse area that will sand blast it for me, and possibly prime/ powder coat it without taking me for a ride.

[Buko]

If you want to attempt yourself (and save some $$$) wire brush it and coat with POR-15 (look up on internet). It's an epoxy paint that seals even badly rusted metal and stays nice for many, many years. I have used it through the years on old trucks, a rusted horse trailer and a 50+ year old wrought iron fence with great results. My guess it would last longer than a sandblast and re-paint too.

[johnr]

Wow, that POR-15 looks like a good product, and with your testimonial and the positive reviews looks like a decent alternative to blasting/priming/painting (and a good deal less work too).

Thanks for the tip!

[tangler]

Get yourself a box of rubber gloves. This stuff will be a tatoo on wherever you put it. You've been warned.