Powder coating definitely has its place in the world, but it’s not in utility trailers. Diamond C takes this position for the following reasons:

  • Powder coating does not use primer. So when the finish on a powder coated trailer gets scratched or chipped which is almost inevitable with normal use, it’s down to bare steel and left with no protection from corrosion. And with no protection from corrosion remaining, the scratches and chips inevitably grow as the finish weathers, often times releasing from the trailer in large sections or sheets.
  • Powder coat is difficult to match for touch ups. Away from the trailer factory, powder coat finishes are touched up with spray paint. Rarely does spray paint match the powder color, and it will not adhere to powder coat. Powder and spray paint do not mix.
  • High quality paint finishes (including high quality primer) like what Diamond C uses are time tested by the auto industry. We use only industry leading paint/primer products that have proven superior and long-term corrosion resistance track records.
  • Paint finishes are most easy to color match and touch up when necessary, most often done simply with an aerosol spray can.