Re: Preparing to Paint
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Posted by Jeff K on July 12, 1998 at 20:32:30:
In Reply to: Preparing to Paint posted by RED on July 12, 1998 at 12:06:33:
: I'm looking to repaint an old rusty tractor. If I want to do it right, what are the steps I should take. Do I sandblast it? What do I use for a primer and final coat (final color Farmall Red)? How many coats of paint do I put on it? What are the major watchouts? : I really want this thing to look good when I get done. Not on a tight schedule so I'm really not interested in short cuts. Thanks for any and all advice! Sandblasting can do wonders if you have heavy rust. But when done, you still have to hand sand the metal surface to clean before you paint. So if it isn't heavy rust, just use paint stripper and be satisfied. Secondly, when you get down to bare metal that has been rusted, RUSTMORT it. Kills any remaining rust and seals the surface.
Then follow up with a rust preventative primer, then top coat. Number of coats is determined by the quality of the paint you buy. I bought some industrial orange from a local shop, took seven coats to cover grey primer. Won't buy that stuff again. What more is there to say? To avoid drips and runs, use a paint that has a xylene or toluline base. I just painted my Case fenders with an industrial paint that used NAPTHA for the base thinner. Got some sever runs despite it being nearly 90 degrees outside. So use a quick evaporating base paint, and wear a charcoal canister respirator when spraying. That way when done, your liver won't weigh 10 pounds. Leaves room for a beer or two to filter through that way. Best of luck, and ask your automotive paint specialist for advice. He will probably echo a lot of what I have just said. jpk
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