Trailer acid washing....

mingiz · 11-10-2009, 10:49 AM

Are there any of you that have acid washed your aluminum trailer?

Is it fairly easy to do..I mainly want to do the horse area first and then apply a roll on bedliner to it to help protect it more. Any suggestions on acid would help too..TIA

WickedNag · 11-10-2009, 11:24 AM

Friend of mine takes his in to the truckstop and has it done. I have not yet done this but will being taking mine in the spring. His looked as good as new when it was finished!

alliebath · 11-10-2009, 11:54 AM

We have taken ours to the local truck wash also and had it done. Looks great after!!

mingiz · 11-11-2009, 12:28 PM

I don't really need the exterior done. What I want to do is give the horse area a good cleaning and then put some roll on bedliner on the floor to give it extra protection and then put my mats back in.

I'm looking for a place to get the acid wash, but just don't know what is a good brand and how much hassel it is to do it...

bleve · 11-11-2009, 05:14 PM

I just saw this thread on another forum if you're interested:

http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/for...12471&posts=12

mingiz · 11-11-2009, 06:52 PM

Thanks!!! I was looking for that post and couldn't find it...Gard is Da Man when it comes to trailers

Slim Pikkens · 11-12-2009, 07:34 AM

Rather than applying a protectant, a better option might be to thoroughly wash the floor boards and clean the edges. The protectant will act like the rubber mats in preventing the boards from drying out. Ground moisture can be more destructive that from the horses. Upon a welder's advise, my mats now hang over the divider when the trailer isn't in use. And one should also park it on a moisture proof barrier, plastic tarp, plywood, etc.

fishing_trex · 11-12-2009, 08:22 AM

I know many people that put down truck bed liner over a clean aluminum floor to keep it from corroding. I take mine to a local truck wash. Works like a charm. Before I put the mats back in, I sprinkle a light coating of baking soda. That helps neutralize the acid from the horses and lengthens the time between washings. A good bed of shavings will help too.

fishing_trex · 11-12-2009, 08:27 AM

(Sorry duplicate post -- HT is giving the "connection interrupted" again so I never know if my post gets added or not).

fishing_trex · 11-12-2009, 09:38 AM

And another duplicate post... I thought they had the connection problem fixed? Sigh.

mingiz · 11-12-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slim Pikkens

Rather than applying a protectant, a better option might be to thoroughly wash the floor boards and clean the edges. The protectant will act like the rubber mats in preventing the boards from drying out. Ground moisture can be more destructive that from the horses. Upon a welder's advise, my mats now hang over the divider when the trailer isn't in use. And one should also park it on a moisture proof barrier, plastic tarp, plywood, etc.

The trailer floor is all aluminum.

I do use shavings Just wanted more protection for the floor itself.

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11-10-2009, 10:49 AM
mingiz Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern MD Posts: 3,599	Trailer acid washing.... Are there any of you that have acid washed your aluminum trailer? Is it fairly easy to do..I mainly want to do the horse area first and then apply a roll on bedliner to it to help protect it more. Any suggestions on acid would help too..TIA __________________ Never Ride Faster Than Your Guardian Angel Can Fly **Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.... 1 TWHBEA, 2 Missouri Fox Trotters,**

11-10-2009, 11:24 AM
WickedNag Long Yearling Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,145	Friend of mine takes his in to the truckstop and has it done. I have not yet done this but will being taking mine in the spring. His looked as good as new when it was finished!

11-10-2009, 11:54 AM
alliebath Started Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leavenworth, Kansas Posts: 2,414	We have taken ours to the local truck wash also and had it done. Looks great after!!

11-11-2009, 12:28 PM
mingiz Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern MD Posts: 3,599	I don't really need the exterior done. What I want to do is give the horse area a good cleaning and then put some roll on bedliner on the floor to give it extra protection and then put my mats back in. I'm looking for a place to get the acid wash, but just don't know what is a good brand and how much hassel it is to do it... __________________ Never Ride Faster Than Your Guardian Angel Can Fly **Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.... 1 TWHBEA, 2 Missouri Fox Trotters,**

11-11-2009, 05:14 PM
bleve Halter broke Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MI Posts: 85	I just saw this thread on another forum if you're interested: http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/for...12471&posts=12

11-11-2009, 06:52 PM
mingiz Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern MD Posts: 3,599	Thanks!!! I was looking for that post and couldn't find it...Gard is Da Man when it comes to trailers __________________ Never Ride Faster Than Your Guardian Angel Can Fly **Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.... 1 TWHBEA, 2 Missouri Fox Trotters,**

11-12-2009, 07:34 AM
Slim Pikkens Bombproof Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,024	Rather than applying a protectant, a better option might be to thoroughly wash the floor boards and clean the edges. The protectant will act like the rubber mats in preventing the boards from drying out. Ground moisture can be more destructive that from the horses. Upon a welder's advise, my mats now hang over the divider when the trailer isn't in use. And one should also park it on a moisture proof barrier, plastic tarp, plywood, etc.

11-12-2009, 08:22 AM
fishing_trex Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,094	I know many people that put down truck bed liner over a clean aluminum floor to keep it from corroding. I take mine to a local truck wash. Works like a charm. Before I put the mats back in, I sprinkle a light coating of baking soda. That helps neutralize the acid from the horses and lengthens the time between washings. A good bed of shavings will help too. __________________ -- There are two ways to slide easily through life -- to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways will save you from thinking.

11-12-2009, 08:27 AM
fishing_trex Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,094	(Sorry duplicate post -- HT is giving the "connection interrupted" again so I never know if my post gets added or not). __________________ -- There are two ways to slide easily through life -- to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways will save you from thinking. Last edited by fishing_trex : 11-12-2009 at 09:47 AM.

11-12-2009, 09:38 AM
fishing_trex Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,094	And another duplicate post... I thought they had the connection problem fixed? Sigh. __________________ -- There are two ways to slide easily through life -- to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways will save you from thinking. Last edited by fishing_trex : 11-12-2009 at 11:22 AM.