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Glass vs Pits

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D Hunt

06-03-2002 07:46:08




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This question goes back to the discussion a few months ago about how to fill in rust pits, only I'm asking why, not how. I'm restoring a 1953 model R. The hood and front are both in good shape with only small dings or waves. However, the fenders and operator platform are nearly covered with rust pits, and in a few places the fenders have dime sized holes at the reinforcements. My dilemma is this: if I try to fix the holes with welds or solder, I'll never match the "pitting" of the rest of the fender so the repair will be obvious. Then I'll need to fill every pit and smooth out all the sheetmetal for a good match.

I've seen show tractors that had hoods so glossy the ladies could do their makeup in the reflection, and of course there are plenty of tractors with a heavy layer of paint over a well worn surface. The shiny one's are impressive, but they don't seem as real. I don't want to spend months of work and thousands of dollars only to end up with a ratty looking tractor, but I also want it to appear natural.

This isn't a technical question, but I'd like your opinion of aged metal vs smooth as glass. How did you finish your tractor and how do you like the results. Thanks for the input.

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Kenneth,TX

06-07-2002 19:27:19




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 Re: Glass vs Pits in reply to D Hunt, 06-03-2002 07:46:08  
If you are going to sandblast sheet metal for painting, its not that much trouble to coat the entire surface with a good filler and smooth it down after you have primed the metal. 3M makes some good filler for this purpose. Why go to all the trouble to prep for paint and not do it right.



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Kenneth,TX

06-07-2002 19:26:23




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 Re: Glass vs Pits in reply to D Hunt, 06-03-2002 07:46:08  
If you are going to sandblast sheet metal for painting, its not that much trouble to coat the entire surface with a good filler and smooth it down after you have primed the metal. 3M makes some good filler for this purpose. Why go to all the trouble to prep for paint and not do it right.



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Don

06-03-2002 09:36:09




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 Re: Glass vs Pits in reply to D Hunt, 06-03-2002 07:46:08  
If your going to do it ,do it the best you can.....you get what you put into it.....the rust pits can be cleaned out and filled with a "filler" primer and sanded ....until they are filled ....When I see a painted ,rusty tractor ,I think the guy was to lazy ,to do it right !



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