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i'm not a tractor expert (yet), but i've done my share of painting. missery makes a bunch of good points. get some spray cans of decent primer and start there. since you have to sand the primer, you can start learning how to put the paint on from spray cans by practicing with the primer. if it runs, or doesn't come out smooth, just sand it a little and re-try it. once you get the hang of it (hopefully by the time you have everything primered), get a few cans of spray paint from the JD dealer. i've used many cans of their spray paint to touch up mower decks and other small parts, and it seems to be a decent quality. you should practice a bit with the actual paint on a surface other than the tractor. if you HAVE to practice on the tractor, you can always wet sand it down to clear up your mistakes. a couple of tips....
read any info you can find about spraying paint. it tells you what order to paint (top to bottom, up and down, etc.) and how to hold the spray gun. these same tips apply when using a can of spray paint.
also, don't be afraid to put too much paint on. i remember the first time i tried to paint something with spray cans and i kept putting on real light coats. you need to put it on heavy enough that it looks smooth and shiny, but not so heavy it runs (this is where the practice helps). it's a lot easier to do this with the constant flow of a real spray gun, but you can do it with cans if you remember to not put too light a coat on. okay, maybe the spray cans won't look quite as good as a real air gun finish, but it can look damn good if you take your time. i do agree though that this may be a perfect excuse to get an air compressor. andy b.
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