Paint rejuvenation

1legonutt · Nov 28, 2013

I have a combine with good paint I want to bring back a little luster to any tips will be appreciated rob

Royse · Nov 28, 2013

I use a liquid buffing compound on an electric buffer.
3M brand sold at NAPA and other paint/parts stores.
Its a bit pricey at ~$32/bottle, but it works very well.
Wax it afterwards to protect it. The same electric buffer
works well to remove the dried wax but use a new pad.

David G · Nov 28, 2013

Royse hit it on the head.

ss55 · Nov 28, 2013

Rubbing compound, as already mentioned. It removes the top layer of oxidized paint to expose the brighter paint underneath. It often comes in two grit levels: light and aggressive. Look in any auto store or automotive section near the car wax.

Be careful not to take too much paint off the higher edges, ribs and screw heads. Also be cautious near decals.

Mike in Mn. · Nov 28, 2013

The proper way to do it is the posts below,BUT here's another idea depending how fussy you are. I stripped our kitchen floor last winter after many years and put a coat of acrylic floor coating over it, made it shine and look like absolutely brand new. I have an old 87 chev pickup thats faded dark brown metalic and rust, it's just my farm beater and snow plow truck, but it runs good and makes an occasional run to town. I used to rub it down with wd-40 or that tire shine stuff,look good for a while. So this summer I scrubbed it down good and put a coat of that acrylic floor coating on it with a sponge, what a difference, from 25 feet away it looks really good and it will last as long as the truck. If I did it again I would spray it on to avoid streaks. My kid laughed like he!! and said I doubled the value of the truck in 15 minutes. Maybe try it on a out of the way place.

rrlund · Nov 28, 2013

So if I bring that baler down that sat on the dealer lot for so long......?

notjustair · Nov 28, 2013

Dip a rag in kerosene and rub it on.

old-9 · Nov 28, 2013

Clay Bar. Body shop secret. many brands to chose from here is one. joe
mothers clay bar

Royse · Nov 28, 2013

You can bring it down, but it would be easier just
to borrow the buffer! LOL
We'd have to work out some timing though.
Doesn't work well when frozen, nor in 100 degree heat.

Robert Major · Nov 28, 2013

Hi
2 things I have done are spray on WD40 and buff with a cloth, Did this on our friends 1460 combine before his sale, Auctioneer priced it pre sale/ polish at $8000. He saw it sale morning and couldn't believe it was the same combine. He re priced it at $10.000 and in the sale it made close to $11.000.

The other thing I have done is polished with used motor oil on a cloth. An old guy showed me this on an old faded car one day, I have done several tractors like this, it brings them up real good,and you can see the old paint tarnish on the cloth it removes. I found this doesn't soak into the old paint, like some color restorer like color back can.
I had this happen with a big CaseIH in the dealer shop. I ended up quitting with color back and using the motor oil, the boss thought I was mad but couldn't believe the difference when it was done.
The only thing is I don't know how long the finish lasts with either method. All I've ever done has been sold straight after.

Regards Robert

Blackhole49 · Nov 29, 2013

Both these methods are good for a couple of days. For the long term they suck! Especially the oil in a dusty farm setting.

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