Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Trailer Tents and Folding Campers
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: has anyone repainted the trailer part?
Page:  1  2 Post Reply Post New Topic
18/5/2011 at 7:39am
 Location: Notts
 Outfit: Cabanon Stellar
View DaveWr's Profile View Profile   Reply to DaveWr Reply   Quote DaveWr Quote  
Joined: 05/4/2010

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   636

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

You need a paint specialist, the camper body is aluminium sheet, and therefore if scratched, or rubbed down with abrasive paper, an etch primer will be required. Then you probably need an acrylic enamel, as used for restoring old cars. House paint is not really suitable, it isn't designed for the rigours of use on the road.

Any caravan repair shop will have all the details of what is required.

-------------
Dave


19/5/2011 at 9:07am
 Location: cheshire
 Outfit: Abbey Alliance 1998
View clairehope's Profile View Profile   Reply to clairehope Reply   Quote clairehope Quote  
Joined: 22/8/2005

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   440
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 10
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

thanks Dave, I will go and ask, but am thinking what I am most likely to find out is why people don't paint their campers!


19/5/2011 at 10:15am
 Location: Argyll Scotland
 Outfit: 1997 Bailey Ranger 470 4
View LobeyDosser's Profile View Profile   Reply to LobeyDosser Reply   Quote LobeyDosser Quote  
Joined: 28/12/2002

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   8833

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Like I stated earlier, you need to buy specialised caravan paint.

<<<THIS guy sells actual caravan paint. >>>

There is an alternative. Commonly known as Tinkers Paint, it is used by the Travelling Community and, if filtered through a fine mesh before spraying, can give very good (and very cheap) results.

You mix 75% of any outdoor gloss paint with 25% of exterior varnish, filter it and then, in your spray paint can mix 50% of the mixture with 50% of petrol.

For safety sake I suggest you get someone else to do the actual spraying while you stay about 3 blocks away , just in case.
However I have seen the results of this method of vehicle spraying and I am impressed.

 



-------------
Lobey.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

  Prev       Next

Jump To Page:  1  2

Quick Links - All Forums - Trailer Tents and Folding Campers - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














4523 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder