Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Antique Tractor Paint and Bodywork

Info For CNKS and others

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Dick L

03-25-2008 10:58:15




Report to Moderator

Checked Walmart and most of the measuring cups/spoons are polypropylenes. I didn't see any polystyrene ones. That was what they used to be made of.
If you look on the handles you will see the recycle symbol with the letters under them. (posted at the link) PP for polypropylene which paint or thinners will not degrade. The PS stands for the polystyrene which will degrade in paint and thinners.

Years ago I was involved in gluing two polystyrene half parts together. We dipped the parts in Acetone and clamped them together.

I also was involved in putting two polypropylene parts together and that had to be done with heat to melt the edge of each half and quickly pressing them together.

I made hospital wash basins out of polypropylene and high density polyethylene as well as auto oil drain pans. I still have basins around and use them to wash parts in thinners and gas.

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
dr sportster

03-28-2008 07:30:46




Report to Moderator
 Re: Info For CNKS and others in reply to Dick L, 03-25-2008 10:58:15  
Dick, What type are called PEP.That is the type recommended by One -Shot signpainters paint.The wrong type will leach into the paint.They sell little squeeze bottles to keep the paint in but I would like to be able to ID them in the supermarket[maybe cheaper than the paint supplier]Thanks good info.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Dick L

03-28-2008 08:38:08




Report to Moderator
 Re: Info For CNKS and others in reply to dr sportster, 03-28-2008 07:30:46  
P-E-P is a plastic manufacturer that sells a variety of consumer products using a variety of different types of plastic. It stands for Plastics Engineered Products.

If it would be an actual plastic material you would see it in the symbols. A lot of, but not every comsumer product has the recycle symbols.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
RobertTX

03-26-2008 07:54:20




Report to Moderator
 Re: Info For CNKS and others in reply to Dick L, 03-25-2008 10:58:15  
For mixing, the paint jobbers have nice mixing cups, they are cheap or free if you buy much from them. For dipping the little cups from the individual Jello servings are great. Just the right size and they are paint and solvent resistant. You can even clean and re use them.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
CNKS

03-26-2008 06:58:30




Report to Moderator
 Re: Info For CNKS and others in reply to Dick L, 03-25-2008 10:58:15  
Thanks for the info -- But for measuring spoons I use metal. Most of my mixing is done in 8 oz plastic cups designed for the purpose bought at the paint store. For larger quantities I use glass -- that way I don't have to determine the type of plastic.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Dick L

03-26-2008 09:10:41




Report to Moderator
 Re: Info For CNKS and others in reply to CNKS, 03-26-2008 06:58:30  
Having my own plastic factory for 32 years I have had to fight the miss understanding and and incorrect rumors of the different materials buy not only potential customer but employees as well. I would never expect you or anyone else to change a thing you are doing or using. Just stating there is proper materials for a use and there is improper materials that will not work for a particular use. I was only trying to replace an opinion with facts.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
CNKS

03-26-2008 17:17:35




Report to Moderator
 Re: Info For CNKS and others in reply to Dick L, 03-26-2008 09:10:41  
That's fine. I know through experience that there are differences in plastics when it comes to resistance to solvents. I simply stay away from them unless they come from a paint supplier. That way I don't have to figure out what will work and what will not.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy