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jr150hp

03-09-2007 08:58:27




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i know i'm going to catch hell for this but any ideas would sure help this rookie. My 1958 841 had a good paint job on it the grey had to be sprayed bby a pro he used a hardner its very glossy and thick and don't chip easy.the motor wasn't i'm just finishing rebuilding the upper end head job valves carb and a new intake i rebuilt the carb and shined it up nice i have all the old c clamps for the tubes i have tpainted the air cleaner air tube the powersteering pump the brackets for everything . the fan and shroud basicly everything that is red or black with spray cans . i went down to bare metal on every part i used primer like 5 or 6 coats i let it dry i my house for a week then paint the other part with NH correct paint also 5 or 6 coats it looks very good has a good shine . I was wondering if i can clearcoat all my hard work or just wax it ? i don't have the shop or tools to paint it with a sprayer so i could have add a hardener i am hoping a clearcoat will ad like a hardener thanks gentlmen

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jr150hp

03-09-2007 10:25:24




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 Re: clear coat in reply to jr150hp, 03-09-2007 08:58:27  
thanks rusty i have read your post before and respect your advive no she not a trailer queen at all she's a worker i think i'll live with it then it dose look good again thank you



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rustyj14

03-09-2007 10:07:05




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 Re: clear coat in reply to jr150hp, 03-09-2007 08:58:27  
I don't think you will be happy with installing a clear coat on the items mentioned. You would have to scuff everything with scuff pads, blow out all dust and dirt, then try a test application, in an area not easily seen, but that you can observe. Look for fisheyes in the test application. If there are any that develop, quickly remove the offending clear, using a product for that purpose, and this after not allowing the clear to dry! "Fisheyes" are little mottled spots that develop in the finish being applied, that form while the finish is wet, and will ruin any work you have heretofore done, while it is wet. If you allow them to dry thoroughly, they will ruin any finish you subsequently apply! In your case, if the parts aren't readily seen, maybe a good application of paint, using those sponge brushes, sold at Home Depot, or other places will do an acceptable job of finishing the unit! And, after thoroughly dry and after some use, just clean the item with soap and water, hose it off, let dry, and start 'er up! Using clear coat for a shine isn't cost effective on tractors. It is great for the Base Coat finishes used on new cars, etc., but a waste of money on tractors, etc., unless being used as show pieces!

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