trailer roof coatings

[samiam1017]

i have a small enclosed trailer that has a galvanized roof, it has surface rusted over, its not leaking but i don't want it to start, has anybody coated there roof? and if so what product have you used? Thanks in advance

[Rick Kirchner]

I bought a trailer from the VIR area with a galvanized roof and the guy painted eternabond on it every couple of years.

[Earley Motorsports]

Try some bed liner material. Clean it up and roll it on.

[Jon Jeffords]

A few prior links that give the thumbs-up to elastomeric roof coating:

http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/show...iler-Roof-Leak
http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/show...d-trailer-roof

[R. Pare]

Where it is rusted, use a rust converter first before any painting/coating, or it will just continue to rust.

[Dave Gomberg]

Here are links to what I used a couple of years ago. I did two coats of the rust converter because I didn't trust the first coat. And, I did two coats of the elastomeric coating to get a good covering. The combination has held up very well.

http://www.corroseal.com/

I don't remember where I purchased this.

https://blackjackcoatings.com/produc...ltra-roof-1000

The Ultra-Roof can be purchased in 1 and 5 gallon sizes. I used about half the 5 gallon pail. You might be able to get by with 2 of the gallon cans, but you won't save much compared to the 5 gallon price and you can use what is left for other things. Available at Lowes, Ace, TruValue, McCormick Paints and maybe other places depending on where you are.

Dave

[Steve Demeter]

A few prior links that give the thumbs-up to elastomeric roof coating:

http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/show...iler-Roof-Leak
http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/show...d-trailer-roof

I used this same stuff from Lowes (for motorhomes and travel trailers) 15 years ago and it is still good. Covered rusty spots and no new rust and no leaks. If you have leaky seams caulk them with silicone, let it dry then coat.

[samiam1017]

thanks for all the replys. i need to do some researching of your recommendations and check what temps they can be applied in as the cold weather has hit. thanks again

[DaveW]

I used this same stuff from Lowes (for motorhomes and travel trailers) 15 years ago and it is still good. Covered rusty spots and no new rust and no leaks. If you have leaky seams caulk them with silicone, let it dry then coat.

Most paints and coatings, even a later application of RTV, do not adhere to most silicon RTV's. YMMV.