Rust removal on trailer

[Shorelunch]

I have an older Shorelander trailer with a fair share of rust. Is their a way to get rid of most or all of the rust - besides buying a new trailer, of course? Are there any chemicals (ie Super Iron Out, Naval Jelly, etc) that would work for a broad application? Or is the only way to get of the rust is to sand, prime and paint?

Thanks.

[iffwalleyes]

The best way would probably be to get a wire brush attachment for a disc grinder or drill and then go to town. Clean the rust off and then get a good primer and quality paint and redo it like that. I think this sounds like the best method for the amount of rust you mentioned.

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IFFWalleyes
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[Guest]

Sandblasting works great for this. You can find a couple of places in the phone book or if you have an air compressor , a small portable blast unit can be purchased at a place like Northern Tool. Then follow this up with a good anti-rust primer sealer and a coat of enamel paint.
Dino

[Guest]

another way that they use alot on cars is acid and water water keeps it from bein to strong keep a hose handy to rinse off the acid. its alot faster and doesnt miss any like sanding will miss the heart of the cancer.

[Shorelunch]

What type of acid do you use?

[Valv]

If you cannot use acid, sandblasting is the only way to get a half decent job.
If you have paint bubbling up a lot with rust underneath, try using a pressure washer very close to area, it will peel all loose paint, then you can sandblast.