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JDGMC

12-25-2005 12:38:08




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I'm cleaning and assembling my JD730 in the process of the restoration. There are many areas that are almost impossible to reach with my HVLP painter once everything is assembled. Most of these areas probably can't be seen anyway once everything is assembled but I'd like to get some paint on them never the less. What I'd like to know is if anyone here with experience (certainly more than I have) would advise painting these areas with a rattle can just to insure that some paint gets there in the end? If so, would you also advise to use the rattle can primer first? As an example, I've got the waterpump, air cleaner, generator and tool box off. In these areas, such as under the radiator and behind the air cleaner, I will never get paint in there with me at the controls. To insure an acceptable color match, I could buy my paint at JD.
Thanks for any guidance,

JDGMC

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Apollo 350

12-31-2005 02:34:00




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 Re: rattle can painting in reply to JDGMC, 12-25-2005 12:38:08  
I've used rattle cans on occasion for hard to get to areas both color and primer. I also have a small touch up spray gun I use in these areas which works quite well. Normally rattle cans have a tendency to be a little duller in shine so be careful where you use them.



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CNKS

12-25-2005 17:17:30




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 Re: rattle can painting in reply to JDGMC, 12-25-2005 12:38:08  
If it's disassembled, why not paint it while disassembled?? You can touch up the bolts, etc with a brush for a virtually invisible repair. Only my opinion, but rattle cans are a last resort. There is no way you will get anywhere near even distribution on an assembled tractor, rattle can or spray gun. Some people paint the parts and chassis separately, then give the whole thing another coat when done. I have not tried that, and don't plan to because of the non-uniform coverage thing -- but it won't show as much. The whole painting thing depends on how picky you are.

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