Should I repaint my JD 2210?

[Zephrant]

I just got a used 2210. While I think it is the right size/style tractor for me, the grungy appearance bothers me. The last owner did not take very good care of it. Paint is chalked, decals are faded, some scratches that are rusting on the hood, etc. Concrete in the bucket and splashed on the loader arms, over-spray of some white stuff all-over the unit, etc.

Not at all the way I like to keep my equipment, and I'm embarrassed that people would see that and think I treat my equipment that way.

So, I'm going to look in to a little restoration next summer when it warms up. My only concern right now, is that I can't salvage the decals so would have to strip them off. That detracts from the unit some, but the shiny new paint sure would help.

Then again, I don't much worry about ruining the paint right now...


Is there any way to get new decals? That would really spiff the unit up...

[kennyd]

You can get new decals from JD for less than you think...And the paint they sell while being expensive is VERY good stuff.

Oh, and welcome to TBN

[denmansoft]

It sounds to me like you really want to change the color....
ORANGE is good!

[LBrown59]

Originally Posted by denmansoft

It sounds to me like you really want to change the color....
ORANGE is good!

I recommend Harley Davidson Motorcycle orange.
Beautiful color !

L B

[peterc38]

Originally Posted by Zephrant

I just got a used 2210. While I think it is the right size/style tractor for me, the grungy appearance bothers me. The last owner did not take very good care of it. Paint is chalked, decals are faded, some scratches that are rusting on the hood, etc. Concrete in the bucket and splashed on the loader arms, over-spray of some white stuff all-over the unit, etc.

Not at all the way I like to keep my equipment, and I'm embarrassed that people would see that and think I treat my equipment that way.

So, I'm going to look in to a little restoration next summer when it warms up. My only concern right now, is that I can't salvage the decals so would have to strip them off. That detracts from the unit some, but the shiny new paint sure would help.

Then again, I don't much worry about ruining the paint right now...


Is there any way to get new decals? That would really spiff the unit up...

Some would be of the opinon that it is a tractor and it doesn't matter, but I say as long as you haver the means to do it I would. It sounds like it will bother you over time (by the description it would bother me too) When you do it, post before and after pics for your TBN brethren .

[Zephrant]

Thanks for the welcome- been lurking for a while, soaking up tons of knowledge.

I'm not too sure about that orange- I thought I paid extra to get green to begin with...

A metalic blue would be nice, but I don't want to hurt resale value when the enevitable upgrade comes around. Yes, I've owned a tractor for less than 48 hours and am already planning out the upgrade several years from now. More HP, bigger bucket, more clearance under the blade, newer, etc...

But if I fix the paint/rust, put a top and lights and maybe some gauges on it, it'll probably meet my needs for the near future. I've already found the bucket a little weak- I push it in to a berm and sometimes it gets stuck (can't lift), due to a large iceball wedged in there.

So how "bad" is it to try to lift when the load is too much for the bucket? Is it strong enough to shrug that off, or do I risk hurting something each time it happens? Obviously I'll avoid it, but I'm wondering how carefull I should be.

It's snowing now, so maybe no pictures until tomorrow.

[rutwad]

While it may be gimmick, I have seen a product advertised in tractor magazines that is suppose to "renew" old paint. It may not work, but I can try to find it if you are interested.

[kennyd]

So how "bad" is it to try to lift when the load is too much for the bucket? Is it strong enough to shrug that off, or do I risk hurting something each time it happens? Obviously I'll avoid it, but I'm wondering how carefull I should be.

There is no problem with that at all, the PRV (pressure relief valve) kicks in to protect the system. You can also try to curl the bucket after you put it into the bank to try to break the chunk off-the curl is stronger than the lift due to mechanical advantage.

Another option is to check or have checked the PRV setting for maximum system pressure to ensure your system is putting out what it's supposed to. A gauge setup to check yourself will cost you less than $35.00 to put together.

[dirtworksequip]

Zephrant, just try some good quality auto wax of your choice. You might be suprised how good it will make the paint come back. Here's a pic of my old JD870 that sat outside every day of its life since 1995. I gave it a good detailing and wax it a couple of times before I sold it on eBay. It really cleaned up nice and I hated to see it go. Also you can get some high heat black paint and do the exhaust and muffler, which will make it look better too.

Sincerely, Dirt

[LBrown59]

Originally Posted by Zephrant

*I've already found the bucket a little weak- I push it in to a berm and sometimes it gets stuck (can't lift), due to a large iceball wedged in there.

* it's not weak it's caused by operator error.
Bout any tractor can stall out the lifting force when operated that way.
That Little JD will lift a mountain but not in 1 bucket.

When I got my BX23 4 years ago I ran the bucket straight into a small pile of dirt fully expecting the bucket to come tearing up through that hill of dirt when I tried to raise the F E L without hesitation,wrong.
Once I got to know the tractor and learned how to operate it things went a lot better / smoother.

You have to learn how to work with the tractor not against it.
Cooperate with it and it will do a lot for you.