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Old April 26th 05, 08:39 PM
Jim Vincent
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When I painted my trailer I used Easypoxy single part polyurethane. The
paint has held up well for two years now. No need to spray, use a mask,
etc.

Roll it on then cross brush to even out and get rid of the bubbles. Google
for "paint tipping."


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Old April 27th 05, 10:35 PM
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For those of you not addicted to the "Do it yourself" approach, I
recently had my 1984 Cobra (aluminum) trailer painted by Miracle Auto
Paint. The trailer paint was in terrible condition, flaking and pitted
from living under a tree for several years. Miracle did the whole job
for $1200 including prep, epoxy undercoat, acrylic auto paint, and
detailing.

The trailer looks fantastic, and while I would not want to make an
andorsement, I had my Volvo painted by them about three years ago, and
the paint job has held up very well.

Post-paint waxing is important.

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Old April 28th 05, 05:44 PM
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My Cobra fiberglass top needs work too. Sometime in it's past someone
painted it with a poor paint and it is just turning to dust!

Anyway, I need to sand this old s... off.

Any recommendations regarding type of sander and grade of sand paper? I
am not much of a craftsman and do not want to damage, groove, or dent
the top.

Thanks

 




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