Trailer cleaner/protector

[Yambers]

So I was wiping down the boat and I couldnt stop staring at the water marks on the painted shorelander trailer. Then I remembered a trick I always used on my harley with a black crinkle painted engine, and I used it on the vehicle frames and suspension parts.

WD-40

I just spray on a small amount, wipe the residual off with a rag, and the frame looks new. Not only does it look new, but the WD-40 protects it from water damage, hence the WD (water displacement). I guess I could just spray on and then drive to the lake. Residual would run off.

Not sure if anyone else uses this trick, but I had a 1996 chevy truck I recently sold and the frame looked like new. Works on metal and plastic. I had coated it since it was new.

Anyone else doing this? Or something similar?

 

[Yambers]

What?? Nothin? Nobody cares about protecting the trailer that hauls their very expensive boat? Only the boat is important? 29,000 members and I am the only one that cares about my trailer? Point taken.

Now back to everyone complaining about boat prices and the current market.. Or maybe the vaccine rants..

 

[Sonic Blue]

….. don’t fret. I’m taking notes !!! ??

 

[Beachbummer]

Is your trailer painted or galvanized?

 

[anmut]

I just removed tar and bugs from my truck with WD40! Works like a charm. I’ll have to try some on the trailer.

 

[buckbuck]

I just use the same Hot Sauce that I use on the boat. I have a painted trailer.

 

[Yambers]

@Beachbummer I have a painted trailer, but it is a rough paint. Like a truck bed liner.

@buckbuck I am sorry, but that Hot Sauce stinks. Works well, but smells like vinegar. I just bought some Lucas for the boat. Amazon.com: Lucas Oil 10980 Slick Mist Marine Speed Wax, 24 Oz: Automotive

Now the vinyl sauce and vinyl conditioner is wonderful.

I think the WD40 would provide protection, not just clean though.

 

[Sonic Blue]

Is your trailer painted or galvanized?

Mine is painted. Looks awesome. I want to keep it that way.

 

[1WetBoat]

Mine are galvanized and I spray both of them with CorrosionX(aerosol). Frame, wheels, leafsprings and accesories etc..

 

[drewkaree]

What?? Nothin? Nobody cares about protecting the trailer that hauls their very expensive boat? Only the boat is important? 29,000 members and I am the only one that cares about my trailer? Point taken.

I got these for you. ?

 

[InmyElement]

Painted Trailer..I wax (even the rims) and grease it a couple times a year, but I like the WD-40 suggestion.

 

[AuburnVFR]

I just removed tar and bugs from my truck with WD40! Works like a charm. I’ll have to try some on the trailer.

Old motorcycle tourer trick: Use dryer sheets to remove bug splats. Wet, wipe, rinse. Bug guts just melt and slide off.

 

[oramac]

WD-40 is a good call. I have used it on my trailer and on the painted steel wheels (I've already noticed a bit of rust where the inner rim is welded to the outer rim). I also spray the drive units, rudder, and steering cables with silicone lubricant.

 

[anmut]

WD-40 is a good call. I have used it on my trailer and on the painted steel wheels (I've already noticed a bit of rust where the inner rim is welded to the outer rim). I also spray the drive units, rudder, and steering cables with silicone lubricant.

For parts that need lubrication on the trailer, I use Fluid Film. That stuff, unlike the solvent-base in WD-40, sticks and penetrates.

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