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Hi Jeff; There are several factors you'll need to consider before selecting the paint you want to use. They are; what do you want to accomplish with the paint; ie durability, high shine,or just a good paint job on a working tractor, or a show tractor; what is your budget for paint; are the colors you want available; automotive paint or tractor supply paint? What equipment will you need, particulate mask or supplied air system? For alot of us, the cost is the overriding factor in making the decision. I don't think you will regret it if you go with an epoxy primer and a compatible top coat. Be sure that the top coat you buy is compatible with the primer. A good rule of thumb is to buy primer and top coat made by the same manufacturer. Before painting my tractor I, like you, did some research. The archives, local auto paint store and internet. I finally chose epoxy primer and Acrylic Urethane for the top coat. Many of the guys who post here are in the auto paint field or have been and have great information and are more than willing to give you direction. As a word of caution, if you use any paint that has isocyanates in it you MUST use the proper equipment such as a fresh air breathing system. Isocyanates are very bad for the body. Again, do a search of the archives on the subject as there is a wealth of information. Whatever paint you buy be sure to read the spec sheets and related safety information. Hope this adds to the help you have been given. Have a great New Year!
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