Elite Shield Trailer and Fender Coating

[Cory]

What are people's thoughts on Boatmate's Elite Shield trailer & fender coating? What sort of added protection does it provide? How much? How does it look. From the few pictures I can find online, it appears to add a texture to the paint.

[oldjeep]

Looks like what is on my fenders, my frame is gloss. If it is the same thing as what is on my fenders then it is pretty tough.

Those wheels make me want to hurl

Edited October 6, 2014 by oldjeep

[toddthelineman]

I've never seen it, but it looks like bedliner sort of...

[BlackBluMalibu]

Looks like Rhino-Liner or LineX sprayed on the fender. If that is what it is, and If done properly, it should hold up well, IMHO.

[tjklein]

My whole trailer is elite shield. It is indeed tinted bedliner. I love it. It has held up very well so far.

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[Cory]

My whole trailer is elite shield. It is indeed tinted bedliner. I love it. It has held up very well so far.

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How do you like the look of it?

[nyryan2001]

I have it on mine.

It's for the guy who trailers a lot, and doesn't want rock chips eating away at his trailer. Or perhaps surface rust, or scrapes from folks standing on the paint to reach up into the boat.

I love the look, it somewhat resembles the metal flake on my boat. I think my trailer will look brand new 5-10yrs from now with it.

[Sunscape fan]

Those wheels make me want to hurl

I like the wheels....they're just chrome versions of everyone's blacked out wheels! Wish I had chrome wheels. I don't like the elite shield paint. I know it has it's place, but I like a gloss finish. Jmo

[tjklein]

How do you like the look of it?

I really like the look too. Ryan nailed it, my trailer looks brand new after 2k miles.

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[tjklein]

It's got a slight gloss to it and it's more rubbery instead of the cheaper bed lining material.

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[nyryan2001]

Cory, to answer your question, they coat EVERTHING in it, the leaf springs, the brake lines, nuts, bolts, the hardware everything. Looks like it was dipped in it, every inch of the trailer, except for the items that are bolted on or attached afterwards.

Dont think that BS undercoating new auto dealers offer where they spray sections of the wheel wells to prevent rust... the entire trailer is covered thick from every angle.

I can tell you for certain, whoever is spraying these trailers with it at Boatmate, isnt trying to skimp on materials. Its a quality job and I would get it again.

[oldjeep]

Cory, to answer your question, they coat EVERTHING in it, the leaf springs, the brake lines, nuts, bolts, the hardware everything. Looks like it was dipped in it, every inch of the trailer, except for the items that are bolted on or attached afterwards.

Dont think that BS undercoating new auto dealers offer where they spray sections of the wheel wells to prevent rust... the entire trailer is covered thick from every angle.

I can tell you for certain, whoever is spraying these trailers with it at Boatmate, isnt trying to skimp on materials. Its a quality job and I would get it again.

Leaf springs?? What kind of trailer have you got?

[Cory]

Ya, I sure like the durability aspect of this treatment. I'm just not 100% sold on the appearance.

[saidainc]

better pics please and a price???

[Cory]

The only other pic I have found online is this one. It's not high res though.

[nyryan2001]

Leaf springs?? What kind of trailer have you got?

A Boatmate wakeboat trailer

[oldjeep]

A Boatmate wakeboat trailer

Weird. Never seen a Boatmate that didn't have torsion axles.

[pkh]

What do you guys think of clear bra used in a few key places around the trailer to help with rock chips?

The bed liner idea is pretty good... is it only in black?

[nyryan2001]

Ya that would work in the worst place... behind the wheels in that section that houses the rear brake lights. That fron panel section gets pelted non-stop by rocks from the trailer's tires. 2 black trailers looked like hell there in that section in only one season of use each from rock chips. Not the biggest deal, but detracts from the look of the trailer.

I felt that both of my black gloss trailers showed age, wear and tear faster than they should have. Nothing against design or materials, just the nature of the beast for those who trailer a lot I guess.

Edited October 8, 2014 by nyryan2001

[DarkSide]

What do you guys think of clear bra used in a few key places around the trailer to help with rock chips?

The bed liner idea is pretty good... is it only in black?

Clear bra is awesome.... I even put it in the transom ilo a transom mat....works good so far

[Cory]

I am considering get a black BM trailer with this Elite Shield and upgrading the fenders to stainless steel. Do you see any longevity issues with SS fenders. I figure they would hold up better, and I personally like this look (I realize not everyone does).

They may not allow this combo. I"ll have to investigate.

Edited October 8, 2014 by Cory

[Sunscape fan]

I am considering get a black BM trailer with this Elite Shield and upgrading the fenders to stainless steel. Do you see any longevity issues with SS fenders. I figure they would hold up better, and I personally like this look (I realize not everyone does).

They may not allow this combo. I"ll have to investigate.

Personally I think SS fenders looks awesome. They will definitely hold up better. In a few years or so, you can also unbolt them and polish them again, making them look brand new. Pretty tough to do that to a rock chipped fender.

[nyryan2001]

^^^ they absolutely won't chip if he does the Elite Shield.

Cory, if you are doing it for looks and aesetics only, then rock on. Don't do it for longevity... Sprayed with that bed liner inside and out, Regular fenders will last forever.

[Sunscape fan]

^^^ they absolutely won't chip if he does the Elite Shield.

Cory, if you are doing it for looks and aesetics only, then rock on. Don't do it for longevity... Sprayed with that bed liner inside and out, Regular fenders will last forever.

I agree with you but I think he said he didn't like the elite shield. And neither do I. It's kinda ugly...like a galvanized trailer. So in that case the SS fenders are a good alternative. And they look cool

[Cory]

I haven't seen the Elite shield in person to know how I feel about its appearance. Those pictures I posted just aren't good enough for me to form a certain opinion.