48 Super A under restoration

In the meantime the rest of the tractor is getting smaller. I plan to replace all the seals and rebuild the touch control unit. Below is a link to photos of the project, I'll post more as the project progresses.

Does anyone have experience with the paint sold by Tractor Supply Company? The price is right, but I'm worried about how well it will hold up over time.

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Gauger, I have looked at your pictures before. You sure did a good job.

http://www.valspar.com/val/resident/valspar_imp.jsp

I would use the Cross Fire that arod used or PPG's
Omni Single Stage paint with hardener. I used this on a tiller and here's the paint number I used 71310. Here's a picture of a tractor that was restored by Oscar Jutte and he used Cross Fire paint. You need to use a supplied air system with any of this paint too. Hal

I repainted a Farmall M with Crossfire automotive paint from NAPA. I used 2 parts hardener with it and it was beautiful and durable. I am fixing up an H right now, and plan to use Crossfire paint from NAPA again.

The last tractor I painted is my Oliver 1800. I did that 3 years ago. I keep it inside so it still looks good, no rust has come back, but the top of the fenders and the hood have gotten dull.

The other two tractors we have left still around that I painted with TSC paint still look good after 4 years, but these have both stayed indoors except for shows and are not worked.

We also painted a '48 UTU Moline using PPG epoxy and it is a different shade than the TSC paint.

If I repaint again I'll spend a few extra dollars on a more automotive quality paint.