What's the best way to prepare a travel trailer for paint?
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I always like a clean, fresh start, esp if this is something you want to use and have for a while. Yes, it's more work, and even more so, it's the kind of work that doesn't really show at the end, but after all those coats of quick fixes over the years, maybe your beauty needs the full makeover! Show us how it turns out!
Will your finish suffer if you just prime and paint over what is there? Does your finish need to be road worthy? If your answers are no then you dont have to sand it. If you answers are yes, then you do. Sand, strip and paint according to the material the trailer is made of.
You will need an etching primer on bare aluminum for paint to stick. If it is a small area you can get it in spray can size from automotive parts/supply stores.
Best solution is to put etching primer on bare spots, then completly spray some type of high build or filler primer over the whole thing, then sand with 220 to 320 grit to get a better finish then put on your colour coat. Good luck.