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jay563 11-02-2012 04:37:53 68.34.253.228 Report to Moderator	All, just looking for what other people use for oils on original tractor paints to keep them in good shape. I have used linseed oil before, i have also heard of people using diesel fuel, hydraulic oil etc. what do other people do or recommend? [Reply]   [No Email]
pcsaw 11-02-2012 13:04:42 204.210.228.87 Report to Moderator	Re: best preservatives for original paint on tractors in reply to jay563, 11-02-2012 04:37:53   did they ever get there sawmill set up [Reply]  [No Email]
farmeracb 11-02-2012 06:57:31 70.195.1.69 Report to Moderator	Re: best preservatives for original paint on tractors in reply to jay563, 11-02-2012 04:37:53   a clear waterbased marine polyurethane, either semi-gloss or gloss does a realy nice job of bringing out the color of orig paint and make it shine, and will seal surface rust to keep from spreading, can be sprayed on with a gun or brushed. i think it makes older paint look nice but some I have done it for dislike the clearcoat look, automotive clearcoat can be used also but harder to remove for paint prep and way more expensive. [Reply]  [No Email]
Mike M 11-02-2012 05:18:56 24.140.0.120 Report to Moderator	Re: best preservatives for original paint on tractors in reply to jay563, 11-02-2012 04:37:53   A insulated and heated building is a must here in OHIO even to preserve repainted tractors. [Reply]  [No Email]
BushogPapa 11-02-2012 06:34:29 173.88.51.117 Report to Moderator	Re: best preservatives for original paint on tractors in reply to Mike M, 11-02-2012 05:18:56   Mike..where, in Ohio are ya located..?? I am just North of Columbus, Oh.. Our Fall show is this weekend on the Calvin Farm, Taway Rd, West of Delaware.. Look up " The Delaware County Antique tractor Club".. Really nice, complete show (Free) with horses and antique tractors plowing, steam tractors, threshing machines running, fresh Corn Cakes and apple butter all day long and the kids can probably milk a Goat and play with the tame bunnies... Sat and Sun...looks like the fields may dry enough to be good plowing..!! Ron.. [Reply]  [No Email]
Mike M 11-02-2012 10:05:10 24.140.0.120 Report to Moderator	Re: best preservatives for original paint on tractors in reply to BushogPapa, 11-02-2012 06:34:29   I'm up north of you in Ashland Co. [Reply]  [No Email]
BushogPapa 11-02-2012 18:33:07 173.88.51.117 Report to Moderator	Re: best preservatives for original paint on tractors in reply to Mike M, 11-02-2012 10:05:10   Good to know you...! I have some cousins in Morrow Co. last name Ufferman..Terry, David, Randy.. Ray of "Extreme" is closely related thru them.. If you know anyone interested, I have a very Nice JD 630 LP I am wanting to sell.. Lots of new parts, new paint and I cannot get it inside..it is covered but outside... No Decals on it yet but I have them.. Ron.. [Reply]  [No Email]
KH 11-05-2012 10:01:18 69.24.180.6 Report to Moderator	Re: best preservatives for original paint on tractors in reply to BushogPapa, 11-02-2012 18:33:07   Not to power wash them, when I sold our original John Deere 4000 this past year buyer said since my dad never owned a power washer that's what kept the tractor paint looking new. Buyer said he would never power wash it, hard on original paint. [Reply]  [No Email]