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KTNC 02-27-2013 18:32:11 70.215.8.236 Report to Moderator	When painting (farmall M) are there any bolts in particular that should not painted? And on a painted bolt that must be re-attached to the tractor, how can you do it so that the fresh paint is not scuffed/removed? thanks [Reply]   [No Email]
Joe W. 03-01-2013 16:32:31 75.7.199.7 Report to Moderator	Re: Painting Bolts in reply to KTNC, 02-27-2013 18:32:11   Like DScott, I paint them after assembly. I have refinished 6 running gears and in each case I paint the lug bolt heads. First I rub the bolt heads against the wire wheel on my bench grinder, wipe them down, and wrench them on the wheels. Then I apply a coat of primer with a 1/4" detail brush and then 2 coats of finish paint with the same detail brush. Takes time but looks good. [Reply]  [No Email]
Mike M 03-01-2013 11:44:32 24.140.0.120 Report to Moderator	Re: Painting Bolts in reply to KTNC, 02-27-2013 18:32:11   I would poke holes in cardboard boxes and stick the bolts in them for prepainting. Never had much problem with them getting buggered up upon assembly,BUT I don't use hardener either. Hardener will make your fresh paint pop right off. [Reply]  [No Email]
David G 03-01-2013 08:55:13 205.215.206.18 Report to Moderator	Re: Painting Bolts in reply to KTNC, 02-27-2013 18:32:11   I would agree with D Scott, have never had much luck pre painting bolts. [Reply]  [No Email]
DScott 02-28-2013 12:03:08 50.194.3.155 Report to Moderator	Re: Painting Bolts in reply to KTNC, 02-27-2013 18:32:11   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see I have had the best luck not painting them before assembly. I bead blast the hardware, assemble the item, wipe down the hardware with a degreaser and then paint them with a small detail brush. When I painted them first they always chipped and then looked like heck if I painted over the chipped paint. [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 02-28-2013 04:54:51 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: Painting Bolts in reply to KTNC, 02-27-2013 18:32:11   Try putting some plastic wrap over the head to protect it. You will still need to touch up with a brush. A lot of people like to have that contrast of all the shiny bolt heads, but it is not usually correct. But to each his own as they say. [Reply]  [No Email]
sflem849 02-28-2013 04:22:28 69.197.84.39 Report to Moderator	Re: Painting Bolts in reply to KTNC, 02-27-2013 18:32:11   No, the entire tractor was painted assembled so all bolts are red. [Reply]  [No Email]
Oliver662011 02-27-2013 20:17:47 98.31.3.215 Report to Moderator	Re: Painting Bolts in reply to KTNC, 02-27-2013 18:32:11   I usually say an bolt in oil or coolant shouldn't be painted. As far as not scratching them not much you can do, try to be gentle and touch them up. Mike [Reply]  [No Email]