How to Restore a Boat Trailer in 4 Easy Steps (Ep92)

Let me show you how I restored this rusty old boat trailer in just 4 easy steps. In this episode of Motor City Boat Werks, Joe walks you through a down-and-dirty boat trailer restoration for his Skipper 20 sailboat. Learn how to turn a rusty, unreliable trailer into something clean, functional, and road-ready — all for around $400! Whether you’re restoring an old sailboat, rebuilding a trailer, or just trying to make your boat hauler look respectable again, this episode shows you how to restore a boat trailer fast, with affordable tools and materials you can get locally.
🧰 What You’ll Learn:
✅How to assess a rusty old trailer before you start
✅ Rust Removal: Rust Reformer
✅Painting your trailer using Rust-Oleum enamel spray paint
✅Trailer Tires
✅Boat trailer LED lights
✅Building Boat Trailer Bunks
⚓️ Why It Matters:
A freshly restored trailer not only looks great but also keeps your boat safe on the road. Don’t let a rusty old trailer detract from your boat restoration masterpiece — give it the attention it deserves.
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Equipment featured this episode:
Rust Reformer
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Enamel Spray Paint
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LED Trailer Light Kit
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