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How do I add a little more paint?

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dads b

04-01-2008 22:41:49




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I am a first-time tractor painter and it shows. Three weeks ago I painted the tin for my Farmall B using Case/IH 2150 and their primer. I can't justify the cost of high-dollar paint but I wish I could. I did not use hardener as I don't have the equipment. The finish is rough and does not shine very will. Last week I painted some of the smaller parts and used more air, more paint and moved more slowly (only 1 run so far!). I want to add more paint to the tin to improve the finish. Can I rough up the tin with a maroon scotch-brite pad and add another coat? I sure don't want to have a peeling problem. What do you guys think?

Jeff

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B-maniac

04-03-2008 18:55:15




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 Re: How do I add a little more paint? in reply to dads b, 04-01-2008 22:41:49  
You fell victim to the same mistake most first timers do...you practiced on your tractor!! instead of an old car hood or something like that.I'm sure you reallize now that if you painted (learned) on the small parts then you could have used your experience to get a good job on the tin. Hind sight is 20/20. You can either sand it smooth with 400 grit WET (with water)or scotchbrite it like you said but I would still use a hose and scuff it WET. Does a lot better and quicker job and with less trauma to an uncured paint job.Should come out pretty good , you've had your practice now. Good luck!

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glennster

04-02-2008 05:52:10




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 Re: How do I add a little more paint? in reply to dads b, 04-01-2008 22:41:49  
you should have no problem hitting it with a scotch brite pad and reshooting. sand it, then use a pre-cleano type product (wax and grease remover) tack cloth it to get the dust off and re-shoot. your first coat should be a light coat just enough to get color on, let it tack and then come back with a heavy coat (but not heavy enough to run the paint).



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