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Trailer & Truck Builders Coatings & Paint | Cloverdale Paint

Cloverdale Paint offers durable and high-performance coatings engineered for the truck and trailer manufacturing industry. From flatbeds and tankers to van bodies and utility trucks, our products are trusted by leading OEMs and body builders across Canada. Our heavy-duty coatings provide excellent corrosion resistance, long-lasting colour retention, and protection against road wear, chemicals, and extreme weather.

Whether you manufacture new truck bodies, utility trailers, or repair and repaint commercial fleets, Cloverdale’s coatings are built to keep your vehicles looking and performing their best.

Coatings Provided for Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

We supply a full range of primer and topcoat systems tailored for high-volume production, OEM finishing, and aftermarket refinishing.

Primer Systems:

  • Epoxy Primers: Excellent corrosion resistance and adhesion to bare steel and aluminum.
  • Urethane Surfacer Primers: Ideal for levelling substrates and reducing surface imperfections.
  • DTM (Direct-to-Metal) Primers: Time-saving one-step systems for streamlined application.

Topcoat Systems:

  • Polyurethane Topcoats: High-gloss, UV-stable finishes that resist chipping, fading, and chemicals.
  • Acrylic Urethane Enamels: Durable, easy-to-apply systems with long-term gloss and colour retention.
  • Water-Based Industrial Topcoats: Low-VOC alternatives for environmentally conscious manufacturers.

Specialty Coatings:

  • Non-Skid Deck Coatings: Safety-enhancing textured coatings for flatbeds and trailer decks.
  • Underbody Protection Systems: Rust-inhibitive and abrasion-resistant coatings for trailer frames and wheel wells.
  • High Heat Coatings: For components near engines, exhaust systems, or braking areas.

Benefits of Using Cloverdale Paint for Truck & Trailer Builders

Cloverdale Paint understands the demands of vehicle manufacturing and the need for coatings that perform consistently in real-world, high-mileage conditions.

  • Durable Protection: Defends against corrosion, stone chips, road salt, and UV damage.
  • Custom Colors: Fleet branding supported with fast custom colour matching and high-gloss finishes.
  • Production Efficiency: Quick-drying systems optimized for high-volume application via airless spray or electrostatic.
  • Long-Term Aesthetics: Color-stable and fade-resistant finishes enhance brand appearance and resale value.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Low-VOC and environmentally friendly products available for green certifications.
  • OEM-Trusted: Used by body builders, trailer manufacturers, and truck upfitters across North America.

Typical Vehicles and Components Coated

Cloverdale Paint’s industrial coating systems are used on a wide range of vehicle types and components in the commercial transportation sector.

Vehicle Types:

  • Dry freight and reefer trailers
  • Dump and utility trailers
  • Flatbed and step-deck trailers
  • Box trucks and cube vans
  • Tanker trucks and chemical haulers
  • Service trucks and crane-equipped bodies
  • Fire, EMS, and municipal trucks

Components:

  • Trailer frames and chassis
  • Panels and sidewalls (steel or aluminum)
  • Underbody protection (wheel wells, axles)
  • Rear impact guards and bumpers
  • Utility boxes and cargo compartments
  • Ladder racks, fenders, and steps

 

Why Cloverdale Paint is the Right Choice

As a leading Canadian coatings manufacturer, Cloverdale Paint provides solutions tailored to the trucking and trailer industry. Our coatings are engineered, tested, and supported by local technical experts who understand the unique needs of North American OEMs and builders.

Our Advantages:
  • In-house R&D for custom formulations
  • Coatings compatible with robotic, airless, and electrostatic application
  • Available in high-gloss, semi-gloss, and textured finishes
  • Responsive support and supply across Canada and the Pacific Northwest
  • Batch-to-batch color consistency for large production runs

 

Our Proven Process

We make sure every coating system is engineered for your shop’s success — from initial consultation through production optimization.

1
Needs Assessment:

We evaluate your application methods, substrate materials, and end-use requirements.

2
Product Selection:

Recommend a complete system (primer + topcoat) based on exposure and performance targets.

3
Custom Color Matching:

Fleet branding and OEM standards supported with quick turnaround.

4
Training & Application Support:

Guidance for painters and QA to ensure proper mixing, spraying, and curing.

 

Cloverdale Paint - Trusted by Truck & Trailer Builders

Our reputation is built on the road. Cloverdale Paint’s coatings help protect and promote commercial vehicles that travel thousands of kilometres a year. From rural delivery routes to cross-country hauls, our products deliver value where it matters most: in durability, performance, and protection.

 

Fleet of new tractor trailers

 

Let’s Build Your Brand from the Frame Up

Ready to coat your next fleet or truck build with high-performance systems from Cloverdale Paint?

Call your local industrial coatings representative to request a product sample or custom colour match or Ask for a full trailer or truck specification system

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