Thanks, Mike, Rod:I am a rank novice at this, and I don't have access to sand. I do have wire brushes for my angle-head grinder, and I have a 6-inch DeWalt orbital sander. My goal is not to make a parade tractor, but to beautify and protect it (it was my Dad's) within the limitations of my means and abilities. It will still be a working tractor when it's done (though my JD 1020 will do all the grunt work from now on). For these reasons I am not seeking perfection in my paint, though I don't want to paint over something I should/can fix. I am using Rustoleum in rattle cans partly because I don't know how to use a spray rig, and partly because my time limitations enable me to do a little bit at a time. Others may cringe, but so far I'm pleased with the results. Rod, you mentioned Picklex: I went to their site and got the impression you have to order this direct. Is it available in stores? Also, you mentioned putty to fill in pits. Brand name, please? Is the putty better to use than Bondo? Thanks.
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