Re: Upate on '58 cub teardown

Posted by John (63 Cub) on May 27, 2001 at 04:28:21 from (165.247.161.132):

In Reply to: Upate on '58 cub teardown posted by '58 cub Tom on May 26, 2001 at 18:55:10:

Tom, the paint on your tractor is several decades old. And though it came from the factory bright red, the old alkyd enamel paint used on your tractor not only fades and chalks over time but also takes on kind of a darker, almost maroon hue. This is especially true of machines that have set outside and been exposed to the elements. One reason many restorers refinish with modern acrylic and urethane enamels is that these are much more durable finishes than the old alkyd enamels can provide. By the way, if you buy paint from Quality Farm and Fleet or your CaseIH dealer, you are buying this old paint. It provides a soft finish that is not nearly as durable as the modern automotive finishes. I used PPG acrylic urethane enamel on my Cub because I had too much time and money invested in the rest of the project to cover it up with a cheap paint. It will, however, cost several hundred dollars to use these finishes. I think the result is worth the cost.

John

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