I had mone done up here in Oregon, which probably isn't going to help you any, but the cost was $850 for strip, prime, and paint.

Bill

:: Speaking of sandblasting, anybody know where I can get
:: this done and for how much?
::
:: :: The Desperado Trail Rite 4 Pad trailer is available for
:: :: restoration / use trade out. I have defintely road
:: :: mastered with this trailer that minimally needs a new
:: :: surge brake cylinder. Has all new fluid lines and
:: :: rebuilt brake system. Bias Tires w/spare are visibly in
:: :: sound condtiion free from sun ray deteriortion. Wheel
:: :: bearings well maintained. Electrial works. Needs a sand
:: :: blast and paint. Possiblby needs tung sisters to trailer
:: :: frame but won't know until the sand blast and mic. All
:: :: other structural components appear sound including new
:: :: pads and U steel placement for keel w/teak buffer.
:: ::
:: :: :: I am interested as well in same. Willing to rent and/or
:: :: :: restore to raod condition. Need for two trips this
:: :: :: summer in CA. Mike 925-785-6990 cell.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: New Express owner looking for a trailer either to
:: :: :: :: purchase or rent for a day to deliver an E27 from Santa
:: :: :: :: Cruz to Alameda. Trailer with sound frame but requiring
:: :: :: :: restoration will be considered, but prefer a roadworthy
:: :: :: :: trailer in good condition.