dds92780 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Ok so here is the thing. I had my trailer acid washed and i don't prefer the white color. I am not looking for a blinding shiny trailer going down the road but i think that a mild polish would make it look more gray and better. I need all your opinions if this is even worth my time. probably 100 hours lol. I am going to get the trailer acid washed again today for a final finish though, the first one couldnt get all the old dirt and marks off but did a decent job. I heard that if you just let it get dirty it will get gray again? Here are some pictueres of what we are dealing with here. any advice is appreciated. I am using hoosier polish, wiping it on with a cloth, rubbing it in a few circular motions, then using a buffing ball to make a decent shine, then using a clean terry cloth to remove residue, is how you do it? or for trailers am i best off just getting it painted aluminum / grey? This is just a section i started. Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted April 6, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2013 wow looks like you have alot of time on your hands, I need some help putting up trim in my basement 3 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I always wondered if there was some media you could blast aluminum it with to get a nice smooth consistent CLEAN aluminum look...walnut shells, baking soda?!? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 It's a dump trailer. It's OK if it is a little dirty....just going to get dirty again Monday morning anyway.....and if you're going to acid wash it again, don't waste your time polishing it now. 1 Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 I'm not going through the aggrivation of polishing this thing! lol I am just going to give it a nice soapy wash instead and hopefully that gray color will come back after awhile Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I'm not going through the aggrivation of polishing this thing! lol I am just going to give it a nice soapy wash instead and hopefully that gray color will come back after awhileIt will. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 You need an actual buffer with a stick of jewelers rouge. Friend of mine did his hopper bottom last year. Think it took himabout two weeks to get it done at a couple hours a day. I think you could make it look pretty nice if you got the time.Gonna be tough with all the ribs on the trailer. I wish you the best of luck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Almost forgot, here is a picture of a brand new Freuhauf my Dad almost bought back in the mid eighties. They didcome shiny from the factory. You can post this pic up for inspiration. Your gonna need it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 It will. -Brad Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Almost forgot, here is a picture of a brand new Freuhauf my Dad almost bought back in the mid eighties. They didcome shiny from the factory. You can post this pic up for inspiration. Your gonna need it.OMG that's insane! I couldn't even find a picture like that on google if i tried. THX! 1 Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Where is the sloped nose Fruehauf that was behind your truck in the pic the other day? That one looked like it had a bit of a shine to it. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Have some fun with it and polish it to a nice shiny shine. Piss everybody off behind you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 That other one with the sloped nose is parked again, it is not mine and i was testing to see if i wanted to buy it from my dad. It is only 200 pounds lighter and isnt as reinforced as the 1980s tub one. That tub one is great! Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 It's a dump trailer. It's OK if it is a little dirty....just going to get dirty again Monday morning anyway.....and if you're going to acid wash it again, don't waste your time polishing it now.Thats my look on that. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I always wondered if there was some media you could blast aluminum it with to get a nice smooth consistent CLEAN aluminum look...walnut shells, baking soda?!?no soda it will corrode faster, no real way to do it other than sanding, polishing with jewlers rouge and a cutting wheel , then hand polish to clean it up. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30717-polishing-a-dump-trailer/#findComment-176636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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