Aluminum skin question

[Christo54]

I have a question about skinning my trailer with aluminum and am hoping someone here can help. I picked up some painted 0.030” aluminum sheets that were scratch and dents so they were very affordable. I wanted to get some input on a good plan to mount them if anyone is willing. My trailer is basically going to be a 4x6 tent trailer with a steel frame, Similar to a free spirit trailer but bigger.
My plan right now is to do 1/4” plywood mounted to the steel frame, then glue the aluminum to the plywood with screws around the perimeter of each sheet. I would also like to bend the sheets around the corners and overlap the aluminum to avoid using trim on the seams.

Does this sound like an ok plan to you guys? Any pointers for those that are savvy to this sort of thing? And does anyone have any good ideas on caulk/sealant to use where the aluminum will overlap? Thanks in advance

 

[Teardropper]

I would also like to bend the sheets around the corners

I think you'll find the paint isn't as flexible as the aluminum and will crack.

Tony

 

[ITTOG]

I have looked into this as well. Based on a lot of research on this site and talking to 3M tech support I am planning to use VHB tape and Sika 252 sealant.

 

[Christo54]

I think you'll find the paint isn't as flexible as the aluminum and will crack.

Tony

I hadn’t thought of that, thanks man. Maybe I’ll cut a small piece off and bend it to see what happens.

 

[billiebob]

I would also like to bend the sheets around the corners and overlap the aluminum

so use a round over bit to ease the corners then clamp the long side securely and use a hard laminate roller to break the corner in stages

 

[Christo54]

so use a round over bit to ease the corners then clamp the long side securely and use a hard laminate roller to break the corner in stages

Do you mean to ease the corners of the plywood So it’s more rounded?