The start of a much needed paint job

[Kubota81]

So I finally started getting tHe old paint off the tractor

This project will probably take up most of spring Amanda summer do to am off and on schedule of working on the tractor
A wire wheel and da was what I was using to strip the old rusty paint
Please comment and share your thoughts

 

[/pine]

JMO...
To do a "proper" job...there is going to be "some" disassembling required...also consider a sand blaster...

for the former...you will just not be able to get to all the surfaces without removing some parts etc...for the latter even a small siphon type blaster (with the right media) will be greatly beneficial in the stripping process...

preparation is the key to professional results for a project like this...be sure to wipe all metal surfaces with something like acetone or lacquer thinner before priming...

 

[Tomtint]

Strip as much of the non( to be painted) parts as you can and get it sandblasted. It will get deeper into the metal and your paint job will last much longer

 

[GPintheMitten]

I see your right front tire is going in reverse. Why?

I painted my B6200. I took off all the orange parts and sandec and painted them. It didnt have a loader. But I also recommend some disassembly. You can still drive it and use it with no hood and no fenders. Just be careful you dont get caught in the rear tire.

 

[BeezFun]

I've started using paint stripper and naval jelly when I can.

 

[AStanton]

I like Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer for the base coat. You don't have to be too fussy with the prep.

 

[kcender]

Looks like a lot of work,good luck.What is the year and model of the tractor?

 

[blueriver]

I see your right front tire is going in reverse. Why? I painted my B6200. I took off all the orange parts and sandec and painted them. It didnt have a loader. But I also recommend some disassembly. You can still drive it and use it with no hood and no fenders. Just be careful you dont get caught in the rear tire.

Cause he uses reverse a lot!!!!!!

 

[Kubota81]

JMO... To do a "proper" job...there is going to be "some" disassembling required...also consider a sand blaster... for the former...you will just not be able to get to all the surfaces without removing some parts etc...for the latter even a small siphon type blaster (with the right media) will be greatly beneficial in the stripping process... preparation is the key to professional results for a project like this...be sure to wipe all metal surfaces with something like acetone or lacquer thinner before priming...

Yes I am aware I will start to hopefully remove parts in the spring when it's easier to work out side and thanks for informing on that idea

 

[Kubota81]

Strip as much of the non( to be painted) parts as you can and get it sandblasted. It will get deeper into the metal and your paint job will last much longer

I will try to I might need to bet a sand blaster first though