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Dan W MN

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I've been restoring a '48 Farmall M and am finally getting closer to the painting part (fun). Anyways, after all this work I dont want to shoot poor quality paint on and have it fade, chip, etc. in a short time. What recommendations do you have? I'm not looking for showroom gloss, just want a nice looking work tractor that will stay looking nice for awhile.

Also, do I need to prime, whats a good primer?

Thanks!
 
I"d use automotive laquer based primer-surfacer followed with urethane enamel with hardener. If you want a little icing on the cake, shoot your sheet metal with two stage base/clear.

If you use urethane, it's important to use hardener. That's what gives the paint it's gloss and durability. And remember when using hardener, once the hardener is added it's going to set up in about four hours whether it"s on sheet metal or in the gun.

I have a cousin who owns probably well over a hundred old tractors, and he refuses to use hardener because he wants to keep any leftover paint for future use. And his paint jobs look it. I keep telling him if he used the hardener his paint jobs would look infinitely better and add a lot more value to the tractor. But--he doesn"t see it that way.
 
Hi Dan: There is a "Paint and Body Work Forum" right here on YTMag. Just go back to the list of ALL forums and scroll down to it.. Might read a few pages of comments or use the search function.. Ag
Ps: ( how about using the factory paint from dealer for closer match to original look?
 

If you will be doing it yourself, get the IH2150 from your local Case-IH dealer. You can mix hardener with it if you want to, but use of the hardener requires the use of special respiratory protection for YOU. Even without the hardener, the 2150 will be very durable with a very nice gloss that will last for years. Without the hardener, the paint MIGHT get scratched, but you can easily do a touch-up. That same scratch on paint WITH the hardener will result in much more damage that is NOT easy to repair.
 
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