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herb19355
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debi
Danielsville,
GA
USA
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 Posted - Apr 22 2011 : 06:48:16 AM
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Hello Fellow Glamers...
I have an older travel trailer that desperately needs a new look. If you have painted the outside of your camper, would you mind sharing some tips, tricks, watch outs, or other suggestions for updating mine.
Thanks
Debi
herb19355
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2011 : 1:58:01 PM
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hey Debi,
check out Sisters on the Fly website....I know that this is a popular topic, also Tin Can Tourist & the NAtional Serro Scotty web site...tons of info.
Some gals use marine/auto paint.....some use house paint, but you have to do a really good prep job and put on several coats.
HAve fun & congrats on having a vintage trailer. I know I love mine.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Apr 23 2011 : 05:31:37 AM
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Wash the trailer down really good, use a little bleach if there is powdery mildew on it. Remove any loose paint. I have had great success with Rustoleum paint. You can roll it or brush it. It levels out nice and it comes in lots of colors and finishes. I like the satin finish, not too shiny.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Edited by - Fiddlehead Farm on May 02 2011 05:57:59 AM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2011 : 9:51:52 PM
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Debi,
for sure, like Diane said, clean the old paint down really good! or your new paint will peel/flake off....
I actually used buffing compound on my trailer before painting my 'dots' & my Scotty dog image.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13627 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - May 01 2011 : 6:44:44 PM
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Grace,
Your Scotty-dog is too cute!!!
Debi,
We used an alkyd enamel, semi-gloss to paint the exterior of our older model Apache popup camper. Coverage was excellent as we were using a lighter creamy/almond color to cover dark brown. Had the color mixed to a close match to that of our van. We painted the camper several years ago and it still looks good! And, like the other gals say, you have to do a really good prep job, which is actually the hardest part I think.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
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From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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