Enclosed car trailer - How do you treat and seal top that has some surface rust?

[trimacar]

I had occasion to look down upon my fairly old enclosed car trailer, and the top needs some attention.  It's started some surface rust, no leaks but need to do something to the top.

 

Anyone with experience in coating the top of such a trailer?  Is there something that can go over rust or does it need to be sanded down? I'd guess the answer is the latter but again, anyone with experience?

 

Thanks for any input....dc

[Trulyvintage]

It depends on the construction of your roof.

Is it segmented & crimped together ?

Is it one piece ?

 

Were the roof seams originally treated

to prevent leaks ?

 

if you aren’t up to evaluating & making

necessary repairs - check to see if

there are qualified mobile home 

folks in your area who can do the

necessary inspection & maintenance.

 

Jim

[trimacar]

19 minutes ago, Trulyvintage said:

It depends on the construction of your roof.

Is it segmented & crimped together ?

Is it one piece ?

 

Were the roof seams originally treated

to prevent leaks ?

 

if you aren’t up to evaluating & making

necessary repairs - check to see if

there are qualified mobile home 

folks in your area who can do the

necessary inspection & maintenance.

 

Jim

Thanks, a friend here also told me to get professional help, good advice, thanks!  
 

[13Caddy2]

Dave, did your friend want you to get professional help to get the trailer fixed or far yourself ??  signed friend