camper trailer?

Question

I have an ARGOSY camper ,it has gavanized end caps. what kind of primer do i use before painting?

Answer 1

i am a auto body painter and the first thing you have to do is scuff up the area first with some stochbright (gray) you can buy at a auto body painter store. then you have to use a metal etching primer. that prevent it from rusting. after you scuff it up you have to use a waxandgrease remover to wipe the area with then apply 2 to 3 light coats of etching primer and then you could add regular primer then from there you have to let it dry for about 20min before you wet sand the primer. use 800 grit wet sandpaper. it smooth the primer out, try not to sand trough the primer. then you are ready to add colore. spray 2 to 3 light coat of colore to the area and make sure you cover all the primer, then you have to use clear coat. you can buy all of that at a auto body painter store.

good luck and happy camping

Answer 2

Galvanized metal is designed not to need painting,however if you choose to paint it then a rustolium brand metal primer ,found at any local retailer will do nicely. It will be cheaper than an RV dealer. Do not sand or score the galvanized metal however,as this may remove the rustproofing the galvanization process provides. If there is grease or grim on the metal remove with hot water and dawn dish soap,it's good at degreasing,then rinse and dry before applying the primer.

Answer 3

Normally, any metal primer will work. They only sell those at RV/Boat stores.

Answer 4

Oh! nice! Well, i'd call the dealer and ask him, because i have absolutely NO clue, whatsoever!