OK, here I go. I have an MM V that I have been acquiring the necessary engine parts for. I wanted to get all the parts I needed before tearing the engine down to take it in for valve seats, and to install new guides and valves. I have what I need and so can now start removing the engine. For this tractor, since they are small and simple, I figured I would do a total dismantle to make sure bearings and seals are good or replace them. Then when in pieces, sandblast down to clean metal. There are very small fenders, the gas tank, hood and front grill that are sheet metal. The rest of the parts are cast or steel. This will be the first time I will be painting when I really care about getting a good finish. Everything else I have done I was not fussy. What I do want is to have a nice finish on the sheet metal, which is not pitted, just normal surface rust(at least as best I can tell) I would like to avoid having the paint shrivel around the gas cap area like I have seen on some other tractors. I have a good compressor, but no paint gun. I do not have respirator setup.Now to my questions: 1) what is a good paint brand that can be mixed to the Prairie Gold II color, that will also have a compatible primer, and a good one for a beginner.
2) what is a good paint gun 3) I do not have a controlled climate area to work/store pieces in after sandblasting, just an normal garage. How would this affect how I do things(sandblast & prime same day? Then what about painting, same day/next day?). I am in central MN so we do get swings in humidity. 4) I have read about and know the dangers with certain paints that have iso's in them, and since I dont have respirator/air supply equip. is painting outdoors on a lower humidity day an option, or is the danger still there in an outdoor situation? As many, I have more time than money so what can I get by with and what not? I have once thought of using a small squirrel cage fan attached to dryer hose and then using an old hardhat to hook the hose to for a clean air supply. I would still paint outside, but would that work well and then be able to use paint with iso's in it? I know it sounds goofy and such, but what is needed is a clean air supply and it seems like it would work although I wouldn't be winning any awards for glamour. The fan would be set in an area away (upwind) from where I would be painting. If it would work then I could save the $$ for maybe a better paint & primer. Well that's about all the questions I know to ask. Anyone care to take a crack at some advice? thanks Lindsey
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