How do you prepare a tractor for paint?

Posted by Al on December 20, 2001 at 18:46:49 from (63.175.62.201):

I had a friend ask me yesterday about painting a tractor. She inherited her grandfather's tractor (Farmall Super A) and wants to preserve it. It's never been painted before and is what I call a "brown Farmall..." it has a coat of surface rust all over. I got to thinking, How much detail/work would one put into a project like this? It won't really be a full show-quality restoration as the tractor will continue to be used. Basically just want to stop the rust and preserve what's there. I'm no body man by any means so would be interested in how you all repaint tractors, what supplies you use, how much/what kind of surface prep, kind of paint, hardeners, etc. you use. In particular, I'd like to hear from those of you putting your tractor back into the field. Another angle of thought: WHat kind of prep/cleanup/body work would the IH dealer do if he was repainting a tractor in the '50's and 60's?

thanks, Al

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