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Tank trucks, trailers, and purpose-built rigs.

Refinishing and specialty coating work for trailers, tank equipment, and purpose-built commercial rigs.

The Context

Who we work with in this segment.

Trailers and specialty equipment are often the hardest-working assets in a fleet, and they tend to be the most neglected from a finish standpoint. A tractor gets the attention, the trailer gets left in the yard, and two years later the presentation of the whole rig has collapsed because the back half looks rough.

We treat trailer and specialty equipment refinishing as a discipline of its own. The substrates are different, the coating systems are different, and the preparation work is different. When a trailer leaves us, it matches the quality of the rest of the rig.

Challenges

What this segment needs handled.

Every industry has its own version of the problem. Here\u2019s what we hear most from operators in this one.

Aggressive substrate conditions

Trailer bodies see corrosion, abrasion, and physical damage from loading cycles. Preparation scope is larger than a cab or body panel.

Matching the tractor

A well-finished trailer has to match the cab pulling it. Color consistency across vendor boundaries is an ongoing challenge.

Specialty tank and pressure equipment

Tank trucks and pressurized equipment have coating system requirements beyond standard topcoats, and regulatory compliance considerations.

Our Approach

How we handle this work.

01

Trailer refinishing gets scoped as its own discipline, with preparation and coating systems selected for the actual substrate condition.

02

Color matching to the tractor is treated as part of the job, not an assumption.

03

Tank and specialty equipment coating systems are discussed with the customer against their regulatory and operating requirements.

Typical Scope

What this work usually looks like.

Trailer and chassis refinishing
Tank and body work on specialty equipment
Protective coating selection
Full scope preparation
Color matching to existing tractor
Equipment refurbishment refinishing

Work in equipment & trailers?

Tell us about your fleet. We'll walk through what you need and come back with a clear next step.