autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum Autogeek on TV
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreDetailing Classes with Mike PhillipsGalleryDetailing How To's
 
Thanks Thanks:  0
Dislikes Dislikes:  0
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 12
  1. #1
    Junior Member hammargren's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    ND
    Posts
    49
    Post Thanks / Like

    How to Polish Enclosed Trailer Question?

    Anyone have any suggestions on how to polish an enclosed trailer? I have a black one that had previous decals on it that were pulled off but now you can still see where those existed. I understand that you will probably always see a little bit of it but was trying to reduce it. I have the Rupes Mille and was planning on using that.

    I just know this color aluminum sheeting is not like your typical car paint so wasn't sure what products/pads to use.

    Thanks,

  2. #2
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Apex, NC
    Posts
    1,283
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: How to Polish Enclosed Trailer

    What is it powder coat paint on aluminum panels?

  3. #3
    Junior Member hammargren's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    ND
    Posts
    49
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: How to Polish Enclosed Trailer

    Black Aluminal Panels.

  4. #4
    Super Member lane5515's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Fargo, ND
    Posts
    660
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: How to Polish Enclosed Trailer

    Here are a couple threads with some ideas.

    Hallmark car Trailer

    Waxing black enclosed trailer
    2018 Ford F150 - Ruby Red Metallic
    2019 Honda Odyssey - Obsidian Blue

  5. #5
    Junior Member hammargren's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    ND
    Posts
    49
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: How to Polish Enclosed Trailer

    Which foam pad is recommended for the Mille to apply the 3D HD Speed product on the trailer?

  6. #6
    Junior Member hammargren's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    ND
    Posts
    49
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: How to Polish Enclosed Trailer

    Just ordered the HD Speed to give it a try.

  7. #7
    Super Member rlmccarty2000's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Fitzgerald, GA
    Posts
    2,002
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: How to Polish Enclosed Trailer

    The wool pad will probably be your best option on aluminum.

  8. #8
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Location
    PA
    Posts
    651
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: How to Polish Enclosed Trailer

    Take a look at the links Lane posted.

    Those types of trailers normally clean up easily. A medium foam pad should be all you need. You will need a fair amount of pads depending on trailer size. If you have Rupes pads yellow will probably be the one to use. As usual, a test spot will be your friend. Start least aggressive to most aggressive. I believe the paint on these trailers is quite thin so keep that in mind

    HD Speed is a great product for the job.

  9. #9
    Junior Member hammargren's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    ND
    Posts
    49
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: How to Polish Enclosed Trailer Question?

    That was my plan to start with the white foam pad or yellow foam pad. Haven’t got to use the Mille yet but hoping to try it out soon


    Sent from my iPhone using Autogeekonline mobile app

  10. #10
    Junior Member hammargren's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    ND
    Posts
    49
    Post Thanks / Like

    How to Polish Enclosed Trailer

    I finally put the Mille to use for the first time and used HD Speed and I am very pleased. I tried the yellow pad but didn’t remove everything I wanted so I jumped up to the blue Mille pad and it worked flawlessly. Attached are a few photos but I plan to go over the entire trailer with the Mille white pad one more time How to Polish Enclosed Trailer











    Sent from my iPhone using Autogeekonline mobile app

  11. Likes Goonie75 liked this post
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Van or enclosed trailer
    By Marvrdr78 in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 19
    Last Post: 02-08-2014, 12:00 PM
  2. Converting utility trailer to enclosed trailer
    By Santana White in forum Off-Topic
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 06-14-2013, 05:46 AM
  3. Enclosed Car Trailer
    By Crazy Amos in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 05-19-2011, 07:46 PM
  4. Enclosed Car Trailer Detail
    By Gary Sword in forum Show N' Shine
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 09-04-2009, 03:22 PM
  5. How do you detail a 7.5' by 18' Enclosed trailer?
    By PapaPremier in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 01-10-2007, 05:10 PM

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» April 2024

S M T W T F S
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 1234