Shipping Container Primer on Paint Application and Maintenance is a video on how to paint your own shipping container.
The guide aims to give an overview.The cost of moving the container back to our depot would be prohibitive if we were to give it to you.Information and hints are provided for those looking to repaint their container.
The lifespan of the container can be improved by painting because it adds an extra level of protection between the steel and elements.If on view to your visitors and customers, a good coat of quality paint will improve the appearance of the container.
The paint on used shipping containers can oxidize over time, and can be damaged by the machinery that handles them.There is a lot of surface rust and dents in most used containers.cosmetics cannot be guaranteed on these units, so we guarantee they are sound and wind and watertight.Painting improves the overall appearance of the container, and a wide range of shades are available, so you should be able to find one to match your house, car or corporate colors.Some florescent, metallic and pearlescent paints will be more expensive.
Shipping containers are made from a particular steel alloy, COT-TEN A grade, which has certain properties to be aware of.The metal underneath is protected from the rust that forms on COT-TEN steel.This makes it suitable for applications that will see a lot of weather, and paint is optional, depending on the use.
Good protection from the elements is provided by the marine grade paint used for shipping containers.Our paint is hard wearing and has a finish.It comes in a variety of colors.
You can apply paint with a brush or spray.Adding thinners to the paint is necessary if you are using a spray.Start by removing dirt, paint and cobs.If you want to do a basic job, you can apply paint at this point.No primer is required.Sand the surface of the container to make it as smooth as possible in order to get the best results.The door seals and locking bars can be painted over if required, but we would recommend masking them off for a great finish.If you are going to ship the container at any point, you will need to leave the various markings and the metal data plate on show.If not exporting, these can be painted over or removed altogether for a better finish.These can be difficult to remove from older containers.We recommend using a mini blowtorch or similar to heat up the glue and peel it off.
Single pack, high build acrylic self primer can be applied directly to steel.We always recommend high quality marine paint for painting directly onto steel.You should check the usage guides for whichever paint you choose.Our paints are very high quality and can be dispatched the same day if you place your order before midday.
Our paint can be applied at -5 degrees and above, with the drying time falling to 10 hours at 23 degrees.
A complete external repaint for a 20ft container will require approx 20 litres of our standard paint per coat.If you apply using a spray, the estimates can be reduced by 25%.If you are spraying, you will need to add thinners.One coat is enough to give a good coverage if you apply a light colour over a dark one.
If necessary, a wet film comb can be used to measure the thickness of the paint.
If a high-quality finish is required, we would suggest two coats.If you want to paint in a light colour, you'll need a second coat to make sure you cover the old livery.
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