Posted by John.COLO on March 04, 1998 at 17:31:17:
In Reply to: Re: Painting tractors posted by Indian Guy on March 04, 1998 at 11:58:53:
Verne is right that JD paint is an acrylic lacquer, so don't use reducer, use JD lacquer thinner. I've had mixed results using generic thinner. No catalyst with lacquer.
Farm store paint is enamel and is of less quality. If you wish to maximize the farm store paint, a catalyst can improve gloss and fade resistance. I use Centari 793 S catalyst, but remember that the active ingredient is iso-cyanide...BIG POISON. Don't use hardener unless you know what you're doing. If you're going to _use_ the tractor the paint will get scuffed and clear coat severely complicated touch-up. Don't use it.
Best bet: buy JD paint and thinner. Based upon your questions (little experience), you will have best results.
John, tOTG
: : I am painting a John Deere H tractor with JD paint.
: : Would you recommend using a paint hardner? If so
: : what kind. Would you clear coat a tractor? Thanks.
: I just called the Deere dealer and was told that Deere Green is an acrylic lacquer so it would be mixed with a reducer and no hardener. Check with your dealer and see if I'm right. I've been known to make mistakes. If the paint is a catalized urethane enamal then you would use the hardener. OK? Me