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Posted by lonestarjeff on October 30, 2005 at 10:52:21 from (24.1.34.31):
In Reply to: Tractor painting posted by Rob N VA on October 29, 2005 at 19:03:32:
Rob: I did quite a bit of research before I painted my 8N this past spring. Read alot of posts in the "paint & bodywork" forum, too. There's nothing wrong w/ TSC paint, it's just an older technology(alkyd), about the same as the original factory paint. If you want to step up a notch, technology-wize, look at Tisco or F/NH brand paint. It is an acrylic paint, more UV resistant & a little glossier. That's about as hightech as you can go w/o adding catalist(hardener). Both of the above are more scratch-resistant & glossy if you DO add hardener, but you don't have to for a nice lookin' job. Keep in mind, though, if you use alkyd(like TSC)paint w/o hardener it needs about a month of fair weather to reach max cure, 'til then you can just about knock paint off w/ your thumbnail. I used TSC paint(Ford Red)w/ hardener on the bulk of the tractor & Tisco paint(Ford Red)w/ hardener on the separate red parts. Tisco(Ford medium gray)on the sheet metal. Looks great for a work tractor & the reds matched up fine(the Tisco is a little slicker). I'm happy w/ the quality of my paint job on the red, but the sheet metal would be better if I did it again. I figured out that spray gun about the time I finished up. There's no way to tell how you'll react to using hardener in the paint, it ranges from no ill effects to SEVERE respiratory distress, depending on the person. For instance, I & others on this forum have used it(outdoors)w/ no problems, but the next time could be completely different. Very unpredictable. Jeff
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