Painting an aluminum TT

For an older RV I would look at something like tractor paint from TS store. It is made for tractors that sit out side for years in the weather and sun. It is much cheaper than car paint or boat paints. The paint cost about $30/gal and from what I have read is that the only down side is that they will fade in the sun after a few years but will fade very gradual and evenly. I would prepare the surface as others have suggested then use a spray gun to apply the paint. I don't know if anyone one here has tried this type of paint but I would be interested in their experience with it. I talked to a farmer that told me he used it on all his outdoor equipment and it holds up well.

Gjac wrote:
For an older RV I would look at something like tractor paint from TS store. It is made for tractors that sit out side for years in the weather and sun. It is much cheaper than car paint or boat paints. The paint cost about $30/gal and from what I have read is that the only down side is that they will fade in the sun after a few years but will fade very gradual and evenly. I would prepare the surface as others have suggested then use a spray gun to apply the paint. I don't know if anyone one here has tried this type of paint but I would be interested in their experience with it. I talked to a farmer that told me he used it on all his outdoor equipment and it holds up well.

A good quality oil enamel will hold well. These harder enamels may tend to crack with movement, acrylic latex being superior in that regard. I've done a few tractors and never had a problem with enamel on those surfaces. Back in the day, enamel was used for car bodies, also.

I've used good latex finish paint on a variety of surfaces and, if the prep is done right, they last for years. Right now, I could point out a number of garage doors and even some tanks that have been sprayed with latex that are still very good in appearance.

ATM, my trailer has a bit of grunge on the walls and roof. In the Spring, it will get a wash, wax, and repaint on the aluminum roof. It still looks good after four years, even without a clear coat to protect the finish paint. It is just as I would expect for painted aluminum siding.

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