TRAILER COATINGS
Polyurea Spray Elastomer Technology for Protecting Trailers
CUSTOM TRAILER, CUSTOM PROTECTION!
Trailers come in all shapes and sizes, and while we’re all not DIY experts, you’d be hard pressed to find the owner of a trailer who hasn’t made at least a modification or two. Depending on your needs, whether transporting goods and materials, or wanting a home away from home while on the road or in the wilderness, each trailer must be built to match the unique requirements of their many different applications. However they’re used, trailers often work harder for you than almost any other piece of equipment, and are expected to withstand harsh operating conditions in countless challenging environments. This sees trailers slowly but surely fall into disrepair, often far beyond the point of no return, and necessitating replacement. To protect your trailer from the same fate, trailer coatings like polyurea can be installed onto your trailer, providing lasting protection against everything from collisions to water damage.
5 KEY BENEFITS OF TRAILER COATINGS
It’s not hard to understand what trailer coatings are or why they’ve become so sought after, but still, their benefits far exceed what most people imagine! Really, there are too many to name, so we’ve narrowed it down to the top five key benefits of trailer coatings:
01
ALL-PURPOSE REPAIR
AND REHABILITATION
Let us say from the outset: trailer coatings are not just for your latest purchase. They’re just as capable of protecting old trailers as new ones, and in fact, can be used as a versatile repair and rehabilitation solution.
02
RUSTING, CRACKING, RESISTANT TO DENTS AND SCRATCHES
First and foremost, trailer coatings serve to provide a strong physical barrier against forceful impacts and harsh abrasion. They’re designed to be tough yet flexible, and can easily withstand the bumps, drops, spills, scratches, knicks, and pops that are all too common when hauling goods or exploring the great outdoors.
03
CHEMICALLY INERT
For materials to break down through exposure to corrosive chemicals, they have to be able to react with those chemicals. Trailer coatings like polyurea are chemically inert, which means it’s not chemically reactive, and therefore can resist exposure to many common industrial chemicals like sulfuric acid and motor oil.
04
WATERPROOF
AND WATERTIGHT
Always on the go and in the outdoors, trailers must be able to withstand the elements, and for container trailers and travel vehicles, must also keep people and objects safe and dry. Trailer coatings can be used to form a waterproof and watertight seal, keeping individual components or even your entire trailer moisture-free, at least where it counts!
05
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Trailer coatings can be formulated in specific colors and finishes, and make for as much a stylish upgrade as a functional one. They can greatly improve a trailer’s aesthetic appeal, improving both your experience, and your trailer’s resale value!
POLYUREA TRAILER COATINGS
Just like trailers come in all shapes and sizes, so do trailer coatings. Well, not exactly shapes and sizes, but we bet you catch our drift! Trailer coatings are available using several different protective coatings, each with their own set of benefits and drawbacks, depending on a combination of their physical properties and the type of trailer and its uses. For a robust and highly versatile trailer coating perfect for almost any trailer, we recommend opting for polyurea spray elastomer technology. Polyurea is everything you could ask for to protect your trailer; it’s strong and durable, yet flexible enough to shift with the bumps and bangs that come with life on the move. Polyurea is also easy to apply, typically using high-pressure spray equipment for rapid installations, and to make any surface or environment just as easy to coat as the ground underneath. Moreover, polyurea is renowned for its rapid return to use time, finished only minutes after application, and ready for running the next route, or heading out to your favorite campsite. Last but not least, polyurea coatings are also safer and more sustainable than alternative coatings technologies, as they’re made of 100% solids and with no solvents or volatile organic chemicals (VOCs). In short, polyurea protective coatings are the ultimate trailer coating technology, and are ready to protect your trailer whether you’re tailgating at the big game, exploring for a new campground, or delivering the next order of lumber or concrete.
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TRAILER’S POTENTIAL
Trailer coatings can be subtle or eccentric, serve a specific function, or provide full-trailer protection. ArmorThane has applied our high-performance polyurea trailer coatings to countless trailers, and are proud to share some of our work:
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FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Trailer paints and trailer coatings are two sides of the same coin; they both function to protect trailers from weathering and abrasion, and add a personal touch with custom colors and finishes. However, paints are typically more “form over function,” and don’t provide a fraction of the protection as protective coatings like polyurea.
Evaluating the cost-efficiency of a new coatings installation depends on many factors, and it’s important to consider the long-term expenses associated with owning a trailer. Advanced protection with polyurea coatings can require a healthy initial investment, but can help you save big in the long run by reducing maintenance costs and extending your trailer’s lifespan.
Polyurea trailer coatings are indeed rust proof, and in fact, this is one of their main functions. By insulating structural materials in a strong but flexible, and most importantly, watertight, layer of polyurea, they’ll be immune from the corrosive effects of water and other chemicals.
HITCH A TOW WITH ARMORTHANE
If you’re ready to upgrade your trailer, consider hitching a tow with ArmorThane! We’ve led the coatings industry for over 35 years, helping private persons and businesses alike protect their trailers to transport the goods that keep the world turning, and to help our customers improve their quality time when on a roadtrip or out in nature. As full-service operators, we formulate, manufacture, distribute, and apply our suite of polyurea and polyurethane products and services to a growing global network of customers and professional applicators. We can help you take your new trailer to the next level, or bring life to an old friend. To discover more about ArmorThane, and how we can help protect your trailer for years to come, contact us today!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TYLER GLECKLER
I am a chemist with a specialization in nanotechnology and applied materials chemistry. My work has focused on the characterization of optoelectronic materials, namely including semiconductor nanocrystals.
