Tips to Clean and Maintain Your Utility Trailer

Cleaning and maintaining your utility trailer won’t just result in a more professional look, it will also help your trailer to perform better and last longer. If you’re not sure where to start, check out this guide from the experts at Lone Star Trailers.

Cleaning the Trailer

While monitoring your trailer’s parts and keeping them in good condition is important, don’t forget that you need to keep your trailer clean as well. Regular cleanings will help stave off corrosion and deterioration. When you clean, use gentle cleansers, especially around vulnerable areas like the taillights. You don’t want to accidentally damage your trailer or its paint job with anything too abrasive. It’s also best to stick to manufacturer-approved polishes and coatings at all times. Each one is designed to be used with a specific paint type, meaning you won’t get the best possible results if you try to mix and match. 

Maintaining Your Utility Trailer

There are many ways that you can help your trailer to last longer and perform better. For example, waxing your utility trailer will help to keep oxygen and moisture off of its surfaces, which will help prevent it from rusting. You can all grease the hinges to help keep them lubricated and rust-free. If you’re having trouble applying grease evenly to the hinges, try using a grease gun. 

For more information about how to maintain your utility trailer or to shop our selection of utility trailer models, visit Lone Star Trailers in Lacy Lakeview, Texas. We also offer servicing, parts ordering, and financing. We are proud to serve communities like Waco and Temple, Texas.