How to Paint a Scamp Trailer

A Scamp travel trailer is made from fiberglass with PVC trim and should survive years of service without requiring any paint. If your Scamp did battle with a sandstorm or was damaged in an accident, however, you might need to paint the trailer to return it to pristine condition. The most important job in painting a fiberglass Scamp is preparing the body so the paint attaches to the surface. You'll need to rent or purchase paint-spraying equipment and set aside time to sand the trailer thoroughly before applying the primer and paint before getting back on the road.

Things You'll Need

  • Paint sprayer
  • Primer
  • Paint
  • Sander and 600- to 1,000-grit sandpaper
  • Dewaxer
  • Cleaning supplies
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Instructions

    • 1

      Buy a portable paint booth or construct a paint booth from wood and plastic large enough to enclose the Scamp trailer parts, then remove all of the hardware and trim work from your trailer.

    • 2

      Wash your trailer with a quality auto detergent and water and then use a dewaxing product to remove the old wax from your trailer's finish. Follow the directions on the dewaxer to remove any old wax that can interfere with adhering the primer or paint to your trailer's shell.

    • 3

      Sand your Scamp with a sanding tool and apply high-quality fiberglass compound filler to any holes or deep irregularities in the trailer's surface. Allow the fill to dry and repeat the sanding process to even out the surface to level the patch.

    • 4

      Apply a primer with a spray applicator to your trailer and allow the application to dry.

    • 5

      Apply the paint to your Scamp with a spray applicator and allow the paint to thoroughly dry. If the paint looks thin after the drying process, repeat the paint application step.

    • 6

      Polish and reattach your trailer's trim and hardware making sure the screws and trim avoid scraping any paint from the fiberglass body. Use chrome polish on metal parts and plastic or fiberglass polish on any original trailer accessory pieces.

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