Maintenance & Restoration

james kent · 04-23-2011, 05:30 AM

Wow! that was back in 2006, and my memory forgets yesterday real fast.
I used an epoxy primer recomended by the distributor and since I was working outside in the driveway without a roof overhead the timing was dictated by the weather. I gave the top three coats and used the trailer for a week and then gave it two coats on the bottom half. The final coat on the bottom was actually done the following spring. I think that there is still about half of a litre out in garage on a shelf somwhere that I can use for touch ups.

Heath G. · 04-29-2011, 10:21 PM

if you look up INTERLUX on youtube it has several good video demonstrations. verry helpfull. I plan to paint mine with this some day when I get time

Larry Tenhage · 05-02-2011, 07:42 PM

That's great! Not many people take the effort to do what you've done, especially if they don't have access to a paint booth, or a friend who works in one, lol. I'm a spray painter by trade (industrial), so painting mine was no problem. Just wish more people did what you've done.

YouTube - '74 Trillium repaint '10 A little better this time!

Roxy · 05-10-2011, 09:38 AM

Great Job!! We have a 1985 Big Foot with some fiberglass damage and cracks.
We are thinking of fixing the damage with fiberglass mess repair and then painting it.
Question: How did you remove the old decals? We have faded brown and orange stripes with a Sasquatch running!

Roxy · 05-10-2011, 10:28 AM

Beautiful!
How did you remove the gobs of silicone and the old decals?

bumblebee · 05-11-2011, 11:50 PM

Brightsides worked great for me also. I had no experience and was encouraged by reviews here to take the plunge and I am glad I did. Someone use the baby blue cause that was my second color choice and it would look great. I used those cheap foam brushes for the "tipping" to smooth out the bubbles. I have to do my third and final coat soon.

btw i had to paint right out in the elements. like on the street in front of my house. I have a few small flys in my paint. And I always dusted it off between coats. but for a novice diy im very happy.

heathster · 05-12-2011, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Heath G.

if you look up INTERLUX on youtube it has several good video demonstrations. verry helpfull. I plan to paint mine with this some day when I get time

How are you, mine name is Heath as well, done many with our name.
Any advise on cleaning and waxing a 33' wini?

Kurt in BC · 05-18-2011, 11:39 AM

anyone know a good supplier for the Interlux paint in BC....specifically around the Fraser Valley, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack areas ??? Want something somewhat local.

Whats the price in BC for a gallon ???

....I assume thats what you need for rolling one of these. Do you thin the stuff with reducer or lacquer thinner? ?

bumblebee · 05-19-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt in BC

anyone know a good supplier for the Interlux paint in BC....specifically around the Fraser Valley, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack areas ??? Want something somewhat local.

Whats the price in BC for a gallon ???

....I assume thats what you need for rolling one of these. Do you thin the stuff with reducer or lacquer thinner? ?

I bought it by the quart, I just remember that it was expensive. You can get it at most marine stores. ( just reailizing that maybe there isnt as many marine stores most places as there is in Nanimo ) I thinned it a bit.

Sleeka · 05-19-2011, 09:26 PM

Try www.ippnet.com/locations.html. They have a few brands including Interlux and are not a marine store.

Kurt in BC · 06-02-2011, 11:08 PM

I bought a gallon of white for $109 from Steveston Marine in Langley. This was Interlux Briteside.

I bought a quart of the reducer for $19. To be reduced at 10 % for hand application (roller and tipping with a brush).

I also bought a quart of Interlux Briteside (in "Seattle Grey") for $34 to do the bottom side.

They had primer for $34 a quart as well but I have what need already.

I should have quite a bit of the white left over.

Rusty99 · 06-07-2011, 11:29 PM

Wow what a great thread, so inspirational. Its convinced me to tackle painting my 72 boler!

Question: do people just mask and tape off everything then roll. Do people remove the belly band on the boler before roller painting?

Has anyone painted the underside of their trailer. My floor is plywood and wondering if I should protect it with a coat of paint?

Roger C H · 06-08-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Tenhage

That's great! Not many people take the effort to do what you've done, especially if they don't have access to a paint booth, or a friend who works in one, lol. I'm a spray painter by trade (industrial), so painting mine was no problem. Just wish more people did what you've done.

Please tell me you didn't use silicone.

Rusty99 · 06-08-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger C H

Please tell me you didn't use silicone.

I'm a newbie, what should a person use instead of silicone?

**Frederick L. Simson** · 06-08-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty99

I'm a newbie, what should a person use instead of silicone?

I've had great results with Dyco C-10 self leveling sealant.

Also, any Latex caulk that does not have "Silicone" anywhere on the label would work for you.

Siris · 06-08-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Frederick L. Simson

I've had great results with Dyco C-10 self leveling sealant.

Also, any Latex caulk that does not have "Silicone" anywhere on the label would work for you.

You could use a urethane like ProForm 211

dmcclure · 06-13-2011, 11:52 AM

chester, did you use a roller as well? it looks smooth, does it look professional up close? great job, btw

Tim Wood · 06-24-2011, 03:29 PM

Ken , Great job as always, Diane is a do all woman that's for sure. Glad seeing you back on the forum, I have been away for the last 2-3 years. But I'm back now with another 13' Scamp, and have been getting it ready for a 4 day camp out over July 4th. By the way I sent you a pm. Your Friend, Tim