Polyurea

GatorHyde LP

Enclosed Race Car Trailer

Elastomer Specialties, Inc. Polymers Division
Installation Bulletin

Race Car Trailer Polyurea
Enclosed racing trailer after application of GatorHyde LP.

 CASE HISTORY:
  • Custom accessories truck dealer in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma had a request from a customer to coat the inside of his race car trailer.
  • Problem with the plywood bottom was a clean up issue and the owner wanted the surface to be non-skid when exposed to oil.
  • Owner wanted a tough, durable coating that was easily cleanable, water resistant and could be pressure washed.
  • The coating had to stand up against impact from tools.
  • This application was completed in April of 2000.

 MATERIAL:

  • Products specified:
    1. Primer - ChemLoc 213 Manufactured by Lord Chemicals.
    2. Coating - GatorHyde LP Manufactured by Elastomer Specialties, Inc.
    3. Color - Black
 INSTALLATION:
  • The entire trailer bed, manufactured of 1 inch plywood, was vacuumed out, the walls were then masked off 2 feet up the sides.
  • ChemLoc 213 was applied, by paint roller, to the specified surface area.
  • GatorHyde LP was installed using a Condor Low Pressure Pump.
  • The polyurea coating was applied at 60-65 mils.
  • The entire coating portion of the project took less than 45 minutes.

Photos linked to larger images
Race Car Trailer Polyurea
Trailer after the floor was cleaned, primed with ChemLoc 213, and the walls masked off.
Race Car Trailer Polyurea
Technician installing GatorHyde LP with Condor Pump.
Race Car Trailer Polyurea
Another view of GatorHyde LP application.
Race Car Trailer Polyurea
Finished view of inside race car trailer after removal of masking tape..

For more information contact Elastomer Specialties, Inc. Marketing Department 1-866-276-6627 Ext. 115

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