Coat trailer ramps with grip protection

Guide to coating trailer ramps with grip protection

Trailer ramps need a tough textured coating that can handle loading contact, shoes, tyres and weather. This guide uses cleaning, keying, epoxy primer, Mipa Protector and grip additive so the ramp surface gains protection and traction.

What do you need to coat trailer ramps with grip protection?

Cleaning and degreasing

Mipa silicone remover in liquid format or Mipa silicone remover spray removes grease, wax and handling marks before the surface is keyed or coated.

Surface keying

MP Sanding Sponge prepares edges, corners and existing sound coatings so the primer or protective coating can grip evenly.

Epoxy primer for bare metal

Mipa EP Primer Surfacer with Mipa EP hardener E 5 extra short creates a strong epoxy base on exposed metal before the protective layer.

Aerosol epoxy primer for small zones

Mipa 2K-EP Primer Filler Spray incl. hardener is useful for compact repair areas, edges and small exposed metal sections before texture coating.

Textured protective coating

Mipa Protector black, Mipa Protector tintable and Mipa Protector 2K Spray create a tough textured finish for areas exposed to foot traffic, loading contact and abrasion.

Grip additive

Mipa Grip Additive is mixed into the suitable coating method when a rougher walking surface is needed on ramps, treads or traffic edges.

Coating components

Mipa Protector liquid work uses the listed Mipa 2K hardeners and Mipa 2K Thinner Normal V 25 so the coating can cure and flow correctly.

How to coat trailer ramps with grip protection

1
Clean the surface

Degrease the trailer ramp carefully so old oil, wax and handling residue do not sit under the new coating.
2
Key or repair the base

Abrade sound coating and remove loose material. Bare metal or difficult edges need the suitable primer before the protective layer.
3
Prime exposed areas

Use the epoxy primer method for metal exposure, or the plastic primer method for plastic sections before the textured layer is applied.
4
Apply the protective coating

Apply Mipa Protector in the chosen format and build a uniform texture without flooding corners, edges or screw areas.
5
Allow proper curing before use

Keep the trailer ramp out of hard service until the coating has cured enough for walking, loading or contact.

Which grip protection method should you choose?

Liquid coating for larger areas

Use Mipa Protector black or tintable when the surface area is larger and a controlled texture is needed over the complete contact zone.

Spray format for smaller sections

Use Mipa Protector 2K Spray for smaller repairs, edges, posts and sections that are easier to coat from an aerosol.

Rougher grip for walking contact

Use Mipa Grip Additive on ramp or tread areas where wet shoes, dust or loading movement make extra traction important.

Technical details

Mipa Protector is a 2K polyurethane acrylic protective coating for heavy duty surfaces and textured protection.
Mipa Protector black and tintable liquid versions suit larger sections, while Mipa Protector 2K Spray suits compact repair areas.
Bare metal needs a suitable primer before the textured layer so corrosion protection and adhesion are not left to the final coating alone.
The listed hardeners and thinner are used in the 2K coating stages and must follow the correct mixing and application information.
Use grip additive on walking or loading contact areas where extra traction is needed in the protective texture.

Practical suggestion

Coat a small test area first on the trailer ramp to check texture, grip and appearance before finishing the complete surface.