Painting My Trailer - Poor Man’s Food Truck

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2 жыл бұрын

Electric Spray Paint Gun:
www.harborfreight.com/5-gph-e...
Behr Ultra Exterior Paint:
www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-ULTR...
Sanding Discs:
www.harborfreight.com/5-in-18...
Self Etching Primer:
www.harborfreight.com/12-oz-g...

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@nickgeary7919 Жыл бұрын

Thank God there’s a KZfaq video showing this can be done. I can’t afford no fucking wrap either 😂

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome feedback! Oh yes it’s absurd how expensive they are and we actually think this looks awesome even compared to a wrap!

@llherzberger2968 Жыл бұрын

Building out a mobile dog grooming trailer and really considering painting mine now thanks to your videos. Thank you for sharing!

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Congrats! If you decide to paint, I’d love to see how it turns out!

@gabbyaleman6286 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! I’m about to paint mine. I was about to do it matte black but I’m doing it pink now. Wish me luck!

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

You got it! Glad I could help! Oh wow you’ll stand out on the road for sure with pink! Sending you all the luck in the world and if you need any more help just reach out! Thank you so much for the support 🙏🏻

@tricktrick6212 5 ай бұрын

Definitely following your footsteps ❤

@rumawaterworth3671 5 ай бұрын

Great video! I’m just about to do this to my trailer

@getsome2506 Жыл бұрын

I used a paint stripping wheel, I started off on my 18v drill and is was better than the detail sander, But then I used My 240v(Aussie) electric Variable speed Hammer drill and omg, cut the stripping time down by heaps, I rolled on my primer and used Rattle cans for hard spots, Great job and thanks for sharing

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome! Will definitely look into this if I get another trailer, for sure if it speeds up the time because this was a pretty big project!

@joeyflores6971 Жыл бұрын

Looks good, I'm about to paint mine, thank you

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much for the support! 🙏🏻

@alanrobisonPD1960 Жыл бұрын

You’ve got a great personality and you seem like a pro already. Thanks for your painting tips and secrets, I’m not sure if you want to do product reviews but you’d be really good at it. This is Alan, GREETINGS from Riverside in Southern California.

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Wow! What amazing feedback and wonderful comments! Thank you so much! I’m glad that you’re enjoying the channel and yes perhaps product review could be a great future venture, would definitely entertain the idea! Thanks again Alan! 🙏🏻

@Zindiekid 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the roof white brother! Nice job, but the black will make it a heat sink on top. I also like the look of white on the roof

@poormansfoodtruck 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend! That’s a great point actually - especially in Florida 😬 thank you for the feedback brother!

@wecoveritallyall9180 2 жыл бұрын

Good job. If you ever do another do yourself a favor and get a pack of 5 sheets 3M 400 grit wet/dry paper and hand wet sand it. Save yourself some time and money and it will do a better job. A 180 grit scratch is hard to cover with paint. Of course house paint is more forgiving than automotive paint

@poormansfoodtruck 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! Will definitely add this step when I build another! 🙏🏻

@MsGquiz 11 ай бұрын

Thank You so much helped a lot!

@poormansfoodtruck 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I am so happy that we were able to help! God bless!

@VBaee Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@sandrakraehling3095 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this video, I too am doing a DIY shall we say Poor woman's Food truck!! as we speak... thank you for some tips that i actually hope to benefit from. Yes the idea of dropping 7500$ on the wrap -was not going to happen for me at this juncture. I hope to find your finished food truck video in the next few minutes- the food /service/concept/and dedication i believe will pay off for us both!!!! all the best, SAK

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the great feedback! That’s awesome congratulations! And yes i 100% agree that it’ll pay off, being in a financial disadvantage shouldn’t stop us from chasing our dreams! I wish you the best of luck!

@josephochse7298 4 ай бұрын

Did you cut the your paint with any thinner or did you just put it right in the sprayer? What size tip did you spray with .! Looks great good job 👏

@ElijahFemiVEVO 16 күн бұрын

Hi, what does sand down the trailer mean??

@geophreyowaga2149 11 ай бұрын

Am from Kenya and I would like to know how I can do all the welding building the food truck from scratch which metal can I use to cover the outside of the food trailer,,,metal that can me screwed

@corytaber1676 2 жыл бұрын

KEEP GOIN HOMIE

@poormansfoodtruck 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! Thank you for the support!! 🙏🏻

@TCDarmament Жыл бұрын

Damn....didnt think it would look good at all. But that turned out great! I am motivated now! Paint and wrap are too expensive for a trailer just to drag scuba equipment around......i would rather put my money into high end diving equipment....not trailer coating!

@poormansfoodtruck 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It’s still holding up great!! Wishing you all the best with your project also!! 🙏🏻

@zombygunslinger 10 ай бұрын

Great video, exactly what I was looking for. I'm about to do the same project, I just had some questions 1. Would it make sense to sand and then wash it, rather than wash it first since you have to clean off the residue anyway? 2. Could you use the electric sprayer to apply the primer? It seemed like it covered better. Any tips on thinning the paint for the spray gun?

@poormansfoodtruck 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the awesome feedback! You’re probably right in that perhaps it could just be sanded first and then washed (I just chose to wash down before and after to be thorough). And yes you’re also probably right about the primer, however I wasn’t sure how well I’d be able to clean the sprayer so just decided to use cans. But you’re absolutely right I’m sure it could be done that way!

@poormansfoodtruck 10 ай бұрын

As for thinning the paint - I kept adding water to the mixture until it sprayed out of the gun cleanly and consistently. Honestly it didn’t take much thinning out at all

@stephenr5439 Жыл бұрын

Final product with logos?

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Check out our Instagram page (Poor Man’s Food Truck) you’ll see updated pics with our logo applied, which we also did ourselves! Thank you for your support! 🙏🏻

@johnbeyer791 Жыл бұрын

It been ten months, how is the paint job holding up? Great vid, thanks.

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Paint job is holding up great! It’s survived 2 hurricanes already and still going strong! Thank you so much for the support!

@robertmahaney2854 8 ай бұрын

Hi I am new to your channel, I must tell you I love your journey with your trailer. How is your paint holding up a year later. Great job , it’s great you are an inspiration to those that don’t have much money. You can do anything if you put your mind to it.

@poormansfoodtruck 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for subscribing! And thank you for the awesome feedback! The paint job is holding up amazingly - especially with the drastic weather we have in Florida! Anything is possible if you truly believe 🙏🏻

@nickwaggoner5711 Жыл бұрын

Did you use any lubricant on the gun, also did you need to thin the paint at all?

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Great question! Yes I used some universal lube as it says in instructions to do so before first use. I added a tiny amount of water to make it a little thinner, maybe no more than half a quart just so it would flow through the gun a little easier. I also didn’t want it to run once applied so tried to keep as thick as possible. Hope this helps!

@user-on9cv5en3v 10 ай бұрын

I see you completed this over a year ago. Good the paint job holding up?

@poormansfoodtruck 10 ай бұрын

Paint is still holding up great! It’s survived 3 hurricanes, record-summer temperatures and still going strong 🙏🏻

@franktorres3478 Жыл бұрын

How long did you wait to paint after primer ?

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

I actually left mine overnight, but I’m pretty sure you could paint after a couple of hours

@jasonford2261 Жыл бұрын

Is this a latex paint???

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Negative - it’s a HD exterior paint rated for aluminum. Been there for a few months now and still looks great even after taking a beating from the weather

@gabbyaleman6286 Жыл бұрын

Any picture updates with your decals??

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Great question! I have something coming really soon! Stay tuned 👀

@angelott4019 Жыл бұрын

Dang wish we could of got together I got a vinyl wrap cutter I could of helped you out pretty cheap

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Ah man that would’ve been awesome! Maybe on the next one!

@ferrarigeorge770 Жыл бұрын

How many coats?

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Only two coats! And it’s held up great!

@bherrera66 Жыл бұрын

Do I have to put the prime

@poormansfoodtruck 11 ай бұрын

I highly recommend. Some paints come pre-mixed with primer, however I feel like the paint grabs better with a whole separate coat of primer

@zavonarobinson3810 2 жыл бұрын

Does this sprayer need a compresser?

@poormansfoodtruck 2 жыл бұрын

Negative! All you’ll need is a household extension cord to plug it in, then it’s good to go 👍🏻

@zavonarobinson3810 2 жыл бұрын

@@poormansfoodtruck Thank you so much for the quick reply!! Loved the video!

@poormansfoodtruck 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime! Thank you so much for the support! 🙏🏻

@longbeach420service6 2 жыл бұрын

I was Subscriber 241

@poormansfoodtruck 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!! Thank you so much for the support! 🙏🏻

@mattv3395 Жыл бұрын

@@poormansfoodtruck 🤣 I'm currently trying to sketch a logo on my trailer

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Love it!! Let me know how it turns out 👍🏻

@aliya7003 8 ай бұрын

Probably wouldn't sand it 😂

@aliya7003 8 ай бұрын

Unless it was just horrible

@subramanielumalai4216 Жыл бұрын

Nis

@poormansfoodtruck Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻

@bherrera66 Жыл бұрын

Primer

@kniik-knaak 2 жыл бұрын

We just did our truck last week. I decided to paint then vinyl stickers for the same reasons..sanding, taping, priming then painting a short school bus was not fun 😑. Send me your email, I will show you our progress. Good luck brother.

@poormansfoodtruck 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome man! Haha yes I can imagine it was tough work especially having to navigate all the windows etc! Yes please do I’d love to see them! Send over to poormansfoodtruck@gmail.com Thank you sir good luck to you also!

@geophreyowaga2149 11 ай бұрын

Am from Kenya and I would like to know how I can do all the welding building the food truck from scratch which metal can I use to cover the outside of the food trailer,,,metal that can me screwed

@poormansfoodtruck 11 ай бұрын

That’s a great question, unfortunately I do not know anything at all about welding. I would reach out to local professionals that may be able to give you solid advice for your project!