How Do I Paint the Exterior of a Shipping Container?
Painting adds an extra level of protection between the steel and the elements, which will slow down any corrosion and improve the lifespan of the container. A good coat of quality paint will also improve the appearance of the container, especially important if on view to your visitors and customers.
You can apply paint with a simple brush, or using a spray machine. If using a spray, you will need to add thinners to the paint. Start by removing any surface dirt, paint flakes and rust cobs. For best possible results you can sand the surface of the container to ensure it is as smooth as possible (this we advise only offers a cosmetic improvement). We would recommend masking off the door seals and locking bars/rods for a great finish, but these can be painted over if required. If you are planning to ship the container at any point you will need to leave the various markings and the metal CSC data plate on show. Otherwise (if not exporting) these can be painted over, or, for a better finish, removed altogether before painting. These can be tricky to remove, particularly from older containers. We suggest using a little heat from a mini blowtorch or similar to soften the adhesive and carefully peeling or scraping off.
Primer
- Temaprime EE
- Temalac FD20, or Temalac FD50 from our industrial range of single pack alkyds.
- Temadur 10, or Temadur 20 from our industrial range of 2 pack polyurethanes
Topcoats
- Temalac FD20, Temalac FD50 or Temalac FD80, from our industrial range of single pack alkyds.
- Temadur 10, Temadur 20, Temadur 50 or Temadur 90, from our industrial range of 2 pack polyurethanes
If you require more advice on painting the exterior of shipping containers, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here
