TwinDad 10 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 So, our pack has an ugly trailer. We may have someone that can give it a solid-color paintjob. Does anyone know of any internet sources where we could get some kind of graphics or lettering for the outside? I'd thought about getting a wrap style thing done, but that's more than a thousand dollars and not a good use of limited funds. What is the most cost-effective way to add a professional looking design to an ugly trailer? Link to post Share on other sites
kbandit 10 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Any local sign painters that maybe willing to help? Keep it simple and they would be more likely to help. Any artists around? Auto pinstripers can sometimes do lettering. Community arts center? If you go with vinyl graphics/lettering be sure someone knows how to correctly apply them. Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Painting Merit Badge anyone? Link to post Share on other sites
Basementdweller 608 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 OH NO I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU SAID TRAILER. Before you paint it you need to add Solar Panels Batterys LED Exterior lighting system metal racks roll out canopy on both sides. Fold out stoves Water tank Wait for it.........Wait for it........... A hot water shower. Then you can paint your trailer. Matter of act I would let the boys paint it....Give each den a section. Link to post Share on other sites
frankpalazzi 62 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I love Base's answer! Seriously though, are there any vocational high schools in your area with an auto body shop? That's how we're having ours done. We buy the paint and necessary decal material and submit the graphics the way the boys want them, and the labor's free.(This message has been edited by FrankScout) Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 If it keeps the water out, leave it alone. If not buy a tube of chalk and plug the holes. If the trailer looks like crap, then the color of the chalk shouldn't matter. Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
desertrat77 1144 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I concur with Stosh. As long as the trailer is structurally sound, let ugly be. Less likely to be stolen or broken into. Link to post Share on other sites
Callooh! Callay!1428010939 28 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 ->If not buy a tube of chalk Link to post Share on other sites
JoeBob 606 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Natural camouflage is the best! Let the mold grow. Troop members embarassed at summer camp by an ugly trailer? Supply them the answer: "Our trailer is Green. Your's is ... Silver?" Link to post Share on other sites
JoeBob 606 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Natural camouflage is the best! Let the mold grow. Troop members embarassed at summer camp by an ugly trailer? Supply them the answer: "Our trailer is Green. Your's is ... Silver?" Link to post Share on other sites
JoeBob 606 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Natural camouflage is the best! Let the mold grow. Troop members embarassed at summer camp by an ugly trailer? Supply them the answer: "Our trailer is Green. Your's is ... Silver?" Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle732 27 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 When you're done painting it tag in in Maine and save enough money to buy a couple of those big BSA emblems for the sides. Seriously, it's worth putting your troop number and town on the sides. A neighboring troop's plain white trailer full of equipment was stolen. When they notified police and gave them the description of the trailer the PD said it was highly unlikely they would ever find the trailer without something more identifying than "white trailer, 6' x 12' ". Link to post Share on other sites
Basementdweller 608 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I forgot that one..... thats funny.... Link to post Share on other sites
Twocubdad 665 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Welcome to the forums, TD. Unfortunately you've wandered into one of the topics where some of the backpacking snobs feel they have the opportunity to exercise their prejudice -- troop trailers. I've found it best to just give them their delusions of superiority and run your program as you see fit. While the moss idea may have a certain Scout-chic appeal, it probably doesn't do much the the life of the trailer. Many trailers have wood structrues. Wood and moss isn't a good mix. You really need someone with a little bit of knowledge to maintain the trailer. Leaks need to be sealed and the bearings occasionally repacked. It may look like a big aluminum box, but they do require a modest amount of maintenance. I do like the idea of checking with the local schools to see if any have auto classes which may help. If you can make sure the sealing and prep-work are done properly, turn the Scouts loose with a couple dozen cans of spray paint. Yeah, up close it will probably look like crap, but rolling down the road it will probably look okay. Do sign painters still exist? I though everything has gone computer designed vinyl. One option to save money may be to find a vinyl sign shop which will cut the lettering for you and then let you do the installation. It's really not that difficult. The sign guy can show you what to do in about five minutes. The big thing is to position the lettering with masking tape and get it right before you remove the backing. Once it's stuck, it's stuck. I used to to all my own job signs for new homes (remember when folks used to build new homes?) and it's a very short learning curve. Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I would get a pancake compressor and a paint gun not spray cans. Also have the boys do the prep and priming and an adult (or best boy)do the final coat. Agree about the name and decal. Once it looks good enough to steal make sure you get a ball hitch lock. Learned that lesson. (I am not sure why it has to be silver vs. a mural or something artistic if someone is so inclined. Why not let each boy sign it when they make first class or something?) Link to post Share on other sites
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