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Stunt Carpenter

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I've started to paint my new to me dump trailer as I was sick of seeing the green.

I had plans to spray it properly with sanding and the works but instead i'm just rattle canning it black now because I can't stand looking at it any more

My question is what should I use inside the box. I was thinking bed liner paint but I don't know how that will effect dumping. What had you guys used?

Thanks.

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Some of the DIY bed liner paint (roll on) use crumbled rubber and it is very gritty which would be horrible for a dump surface, herculiner is one of them. It is great for traction though but the two part ones that you mix together give a better or smoother surface....rattle can DIY bed liner paint sucks

I wouldn't waste the money, personally I would use the cheapest paint you can find since its gonna get all scratched up anyway


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rrk said:
I actually pour used motor oil in my trailer, not enough that it runs out but enough that it covers. So far it has kept the rust at bay.
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This is probably the best solution, just keep it oiled up because any sort of paint that you put on there is going to be removed as soon as you start dumping items like gravel


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Tinstaafl said:
Until the EPA catches up to you. :rolleyes:
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I don’t thing the epa is going to be pulling a full forensic inspection on my 5x10 dump trailer that is parked at my house but you never know

As stated earlier don’t pour enough in there to to allow it to ooze out and drip all over but just take an oily rag and get it damp

Or you could also use fluid film if your worried about the environment


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