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Fiberglass Exterior: Wash your trailer thoroughly when you get it and put a good coat of UV blocking wax on it. Repeat the wax job a
couple of times per year. If you leave your trailer in the sun and it eventually dulls, you can bring it back to near new condition by buffing it
with a fiberglass boat rubbing compound. If your white Ironhorse receives body damage, take it to a boat repair shop, or a body shop that
specializes in Corvette repair.
Painted Exterior: Wait until thirty (30) days to apply wax to your painted Ironhorse. After the initial waxing, we recommend that you wax
your trailer once every six months. If you incur body damage to a painted trailer, find an auto collision shop with Corvette experience.
Plastic Gravel Shield (used on the front of painted trailers): Use white vinegar to remove bugs. Do NOT use any abrasives, rubbing
compounds or car paint polish as it will scratch the gravel shield. If needed, you can use a plastic polish. Regular waxing will deflect build
up and remove small surface scratches.
Diamond Plate: Water clean and air dry. If you scratch or water stain the surface, it will not come out.
Aluminum Rims:
Your aluminum rims are clear-coated to protect the finish and provide ease in cleaning. Use a gentle cleaning agent for
your rims, and never use a cleaner that contains lye or acid-based solvents. These cleaners will damage the finish of your rims.
Lug Nuts: Check for correct torque every three months, do not over torque.
Lock mechanisms: Lubricate with regularly WD40.
D-Rings: Damaged or loose D-rings can break, allowing cargo to shift the center of gravity and result in loss of control. Be sure to check
the D-rings before every trip.
Coupler: Check the coupler for fatigue, damage, cracks or missing parts before towing.
Coupler Lock: For your safety, it is strongly recommended that you use the coupler lock provided when your trailer is hooked to your tow
vehicle. Please note: the keys provided with your coupler lock are the only keys that will work in that lock – no replacements are available.
Hitch Ball: The ball should be lightly greased so the hitch rotates smoothly on it.
Breakaway Battery: Refer to the Dexter Axle Operation Maintenance Service Manual for General Maintenance – Electric Brakes. Before
connecting the trailer harness to your tow vehicle, test the breakaway box for a proper charge. Then connect the trailer harness to your tow
vehicle and pull the breakaway pin to test the automatic braking action. The breakaway cable must be connected to the tow vehicle in direct
line with the breakaway switch; NOT to any part of the hitch or chains. Refer to the Engager™ Break-Away Box information in your Owner’s
Package.
Ironhorse Trailers’ Wheel Chock: If your trailer did not come with an Ironhorse Wheel Chock(s) and you wish to instal one, refer to
Ironhorse Installation Instruction sheet.
If you need replacement parts for your trailer please call us. We’ll send you the parts with instructions
for installation (if applicable) and bill you for the cost of the parts plus a nominal shipping and handling fee.
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If you purchased a white gelcoat Ironhorse and want to have it painted, find a qualified professional painter. The best paint jobs are done by
professional automotive repair shops or shops that work on Corvettes. Any shop you are considering should have a paint booth and bake
oven, and it should be CLEAN—no dust, dirt and debris! A good paint job is expensive, so look carefully, check references, and look at
samples of paint jobs done by the shops you are considering.
We strongly recommend invisible gravel shield to protect the front and fenders after painting. Finally, we use a softer trim on the top edge of
painted trailers. Call us for pricing or to order.
Here’s the process we use for paint jobs
(copy this and provide it to your painter!)
Additional Care and Maintenance Instructions
Instructions for Painting Your Ironhorse Flip-Top Trailer
Maintenance Log
We recommend you record your mileage every time you use your trailer
and keep accurate records of maintenance performed.
Date
Service performed
Mileage
1) Remove all trim, pin striping, rubber bumpers, and lights
If your painter wants to remove the top of a 1 or 2 bike Ironhorse,
do it this way:
A) Remove the bolts that hold the front hinge to the floor.
B) Disconnect the gas springs at the rear.
C) Remove the bolts holding the hinge support arms to the
upright frame member.
D) Remove the entire unit consisting of the top
and hinge mechanism.
E) Support the top on racks when it is off the trailer.
2) Prep and paint trailer.
3)
Reinstall rubber bumpers, lights, trim, and the top.
If your painter is installing invisible gravel shield the trailer must sit
for at least 72 hours prior to gravel shield installation. Failure to
allow the paint to breathe will result in bubbles in the gravel shield.
