Waxing Is Good Before you take to the wax, you will want to polish your aluminum trailer to give it an amazing shine. Use a polish specifically designed for aluminum, and apply a small amount to the exposed areas. Once that is done, apply a coat or two of paste wax.

Does horse urine corrode aluminum?

Aluminum Floors: Aluminum corrodes. Alkaline in urine and manure is the biggest culprit. An aluminum floor has to be washed with soap and water often to deter corrosion. Without cleaning, certain aluminum floors can fail in about eight years or less.

How do I keep my aluminum trailer from oxidizing?

Let the polish dry so there is a hazy film covering the trailer. Buff the polish in using a wool buffing pad on the electric buffer. This will seal the aluminum to protect against future oxidation as well as give it a like-new finish.

How do you use Aluma Brite?

The usual ratio is 1 part ALUMA-BRITE to 9 parts water. It may be applied by brush or spray application. ALWAYS apply first to the bottom surface and work upward to prevent streaking. Agitate the surface with a long handled brush if necessary.

What is the best type of flooring for a horse trailer?

Now, you might be thinking that the type of flooring you have in your trailer isn’t all that important, but what you choose can make a big difference to your trailer, your horse, and your pocketbook. I’ll talk about five options to consider: Wood, Aluminum, Rumber, Polylast and WERM.

How do you clean an aluminum trailer without damaging it?

The Right Way to Clean Aluminum Trailers. Instead of using acid wash to clean aluminum trailers, we look for products such as Aluma-Brite, which are much less harsh. In a professional’s hands, Aluma-Brite will remove oxidation without damaging the trailer underneath. So before you go to a power washer, ask if they’re familiar with Aluma-Brite.

How do you clean a trailer with Aluma-Brite?

So before you go to a power washer, ask if they’re familiar with Aluma-Brite. They should know how to properly use this product: spraying it uniformly over the trailer in a fine mist along with hot water, and then removing it quickly.

Should I use rubber or wood for my trailer flooring?

If you do use rubber mats then you’ll have to take them out and hose them down about three times a year. Cost: Wood is one of the most cost effective options for trailer flooring as long as it’s treated and properly maintained.