Wrapping a trailer

[Viajante]

Has anyone wrapped their trailer with vinyl or considered it?

[Ian G]

I looked into it before I painted my Boler. The price was only slightly less than a quality paint job but they only last 2-3 years, so a paint job for me was a much better investment.

[float5]

Ha. I thought he meant wrap it up for the winter like boats, whatever that stuff is on them.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by Viajante

Has anyone wrapped their trailer with vinyl or considered it?

Does a "virtual wrap" count? I recall a while back Sean (Daubsy) did some magic with Photoshop and came up with some wild designs.

[reetired]

We wrap our pontoon boat for the winter. $400

As long as the trailer is winterized I don't see why you would need to. Perhaps a cover.

[Greggo]

Originally Posted by Viajante

Has anyone wrapped their trailer with vinyl or considered it?

Cool idea. A friend wrapped a plane. The possibilities are endless!

[Jake930]

keep in mind that the trailer has to breath so condensation does not build up inside. sun hits that wrap and it heats up underneath, cools at night, condensation builds up on the windows etc, moisture can't get out and you open her up in the spring and maybe damp inside, musty. good environment for black mold to get started. i would not do it, but thats me.

[Viajante]

I am sorry for not being clear. I was referring to a vinyl wrap that stays on year round. In lieu of a paint job, periodic waxing, and other maintenance. As Greggo and Ian realized. Local detailers are confident it would last 7 years, but that doesn't seem long enough. But, at the end of seven years it could be removed to reveal perfect fiberglass, and in the meantime the trailer would sport a great design of your choice.

[Greggo]

Originally Posted by Viajante

I am sorry for not being clear. I was referring to a vinyl wrap that stays on year round. In lieu of a paint job, periodic waxing, and other maintenance. As Greggo and Ian realized. Local detailers are confident it would last 7 years, but that doesn't seem long enough. But, at the end of seven years it could be removed to reveal perfect fiberglass, and in the meantime the trailer would sport a great design of your choice.

Comercial aircraft, mass transit, trucks and even buildings are wrapped and they hold up well. The beauty is the vinyl can be computer designed with any graphic, contours are programned in and it's printed out on a huge printer. Goes on with a heat gun and x-acto knife.

Go for it!

[dunnet]

I had looked a wrapping our 17B in a Razzle Dazzle design, still might in the future, like the battleships.

[Sandra L]

How long does it last? Will it protect the gel gloss from UV light?
It sounds intriguing.

[Greg A]

If you wanted to, you can apply to an ad company to wrap your vehicle, trailer, etc. and they'll pay you every month if you're accepted. Our Egg trailers could be very enticing for an advertiser. It is professionally installed and they remove it when your done.

[thoer]

Fun video of a race car being wrapped

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaMc0eDUVz0

Skittles Escape anyone?

[memobug]

Originally Posted by Jake930

keep in mind that the trailer has to breath so condensation does not build up inside. sun hits that wrap and it heats up underneath, cools at night, condensation builds up on the windows etc, moisture can't get out and you open her up in the spring and maybe damp inside, musty. good environment for black mold to get started. i would not do it, but thats me.

The trailer isn't going to breathe through the gelcoated fiberglass walls or the glazed windows, whether they're wrapped or not. It might absorb some more heat if the color scheme is darker, but that's about it.

If you do have a condensation problem in storage, there are standalone dehumidifiers that can be run, or just a heat source to raise the dew point and create some convection.

West Marine links, but probably cheaper most anywhere else:

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--air-dryer-with-fan-dehumidifier-120v-ac--7867518

GoldenRod® Dehumidifier Rod : Cabela's


Regards,

Matt

[luckyone]

Originally Posted by memobug

The trailer isn't going to breathe through the gelcoated fiberglass walls or the glazed windows, whether they're wrapped or not. It might absorb some more heat if the color scheme is darker, but that's about it.

If you do have a condensation problem in storage, there are standalone dehumidifiers that can be run, or just a heat source to raise the dew point and create some convection.

West Marine links, but probably cheaper most anywhere else:

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--air-dryer-with-fan-dehumidifier-120v-ac--7867518

GoldenRod® Dehumidifier Rod : Cabela's


Regards,

Matt

I would second those West Marine air dryers. They use very little power and create air movement with low heat. Turn it on and forget it. I use them and they were 40% off two weeks ago!