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Guy

11-28-2001 10:00:18




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I am in the beginning stages of restoring my new 'old' John Deere 50. I want a good job but I am not necessarily seeking "show quality" results. I will be painting the frame and various other pieces using a combination of spray cans and brush paint while my wife's uncle (a bodyman by trade) takes on the sheetmetal and other parts that need to look really good. I will be using mostly spray can primer for what I am doing and wondered if there is any particular brand that would be preferred? Are there any real disadvantages to using this kind of primer as opposed to spray-gun type primer? I don't have alot of experience with spray guns personally which is why I prefer cans. I will be using John Deere brand paint. Also, should I use the gray rather than redish primer? I assume it doesn't really matter just seems like the gray would be a better choice. Any problems with priming the engine or areas that generate heat? Or should I just apply paint directly in these areas? Thanks in advance for any help!

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LarryG

12-07-2001 05:49:37




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 Re: Primer question in reply to Guy, 11-28-2001 10:00:18  
If I wanted a good looking job I don't think I would go near a brush... And the big problem of using spray cans is (besides cost) is the compatibility of the top coat. You don't want to go through all the work and watch your topcoat become a crinkle coat just after you put it on. You have to decide what your coating system is going to be at the beginning and stick to it.



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mcj

11-29-2001 17:53:37




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 Re: Primer question in reply to Guy, 11-28-2001 10:00:18  
Guy,
There is probably no real disadvantage to using spray can primer (I wouldn't use spray paint except for touch up). It is just way more expensive. I would use Rustoleum primer for an old farm tractor. Just make sure you have the surface cleaned and all flakes, chips, etc... sanded out. I would rough sand everything anyway. You can sand out chips, and flakes with 100 grit and rough sand everything else with 240 or 300 grit.

If you can spray prime without running it, I'm sure you can prime with a spray gun with out running it. You just have to get it thinned properly and adjust your air pressure low enough. Rustoleum primer would be pretty easy to shoot thru a gun.

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