February 03, 2025, 04:15 PM
J AllenTrailer wrap or paint
Looking for someone near northern Illinois to wrap or paint trailer skin on a 42 ft fifth wheel trailer. 78 inches of skin and a total of 551 sq ft in gloss white. Panels are in good shape but original paint is dull & chalky. Panel screws will need to be removed & reinstalled. It sits outside so it needs to be durable.
February 04, 2025, 08:23 AM
329LYou might be suprised what a little elbow grease and a couple bottles of NuFinish will do if its just chalky
February 04, 2025, 08:31 AM
Curly1I believe before you can wrap it you have to remove all the old chalky paint and wax. So there will be elbow grease involved no matter what you do.
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February 04, 2025, 11:49 AM
J AllenSome areas had signage that was removed. Faded paint & shadows are visible. I will wash it & wipe it down with grease / wax remover.
February 04, 2025, 03:46 PM
WHOMPWHOMPReskin it..
February 05, 2025, 10:45 AM
GoobIf not a reskin, run it through a Blue Beacon truck wash, then look it over.
You may be shocked how good it looks. They have chemicals that work.
Maybe a graphic of your own to cover up the old?
Wrapping is probably not the answer unless it was a smooth side with no screws.
February 05, 2025, 11:00 AM
David GerardI too am looking or a good, reasonable painter in SoCal [Bellflower is where the trailer is located] for our 32 foot trailer with screws. We already replaced all of the screws.
February 05, 2025, 04:50 PM
Top355xWhy not check with your local Maaco Autobody
My father in law owned a independent Autobody shop out here in MA and retired to AZ and had a Maaco paint a couple hot rods and was very impressed with their work
February 05, 2025, 04:50 PM
Top355xHe prepped them and got them ready
February 11, 2025, 06:50 PM
bry-warNo experience but I am certain that Mickey Truck Body in Bloomington will paint any trailer.
T&E in Herscher might have a third party if you can get it out if them.