The start of a much needed paint job

AGRIMAN · Apr 2, 2014

Double Post.

Code54 · Apr 2, 2014

AGRIMAN said:
"moisture will make you pull your hair out" - VERY good point, an air dryer is your friend!

94BULLITT · Apr 4, 2014

Kubota81 said:
Yes I have been wearing all the safety items listed and I am trying to see about sand blasting I want to get my own to have for other projects ( 1981 kubota b7100 loader backhoe) and yes I will try paint stripper at some point will it really save me that much more time? Also question new kubota orange or old

Paint stripper works pretty good. You have to time when you scrape the paint right, too soon it won't work, and too late the paint starts to harden again.

These sanblasters don't work too bad. Sears.com

Kubota81 · Jun 15, 2014

Alright I have not touched this thread or tractor for a month I haven't had the time sadly, however I get out of school on June 24th and I plan on getting some paint and primer and brushing it on . I just need some help what do you restorers reccomend for paint is majic paint any good or should I just go with the kubota paint.

Also I finally got some pics of this little orange beast 33 year old

94BULLITT · Jun 15, 2014

If you are going to go through all that work why not spray it? You can get a paint gun for not a whole lot of $$$$$$.

Kubota81 · Jun 15, 2014

94BULLITT said:
If you are going to go through all that work why not spray it? You can get a paint gun for not a whole lot of $$$$$$.

I'm not so good with the gun and also it's a farm finish for me not a full 4shorts restoration

GPintheMitten · Jun 16, 2014

I've used Majic paints. I think it will be fine.

Code54 · Jun 16, 2014

GPintheMitten said:
I've used Majic paints. I think it will be fine.

I personally would disagree. (sorry GPintheMitten) I have not had much luck with the Majic paints. There is several threads on here about them if you are interested. I personally prefer the Kubota paint but there is a lot of good paints out there.
Some of the better paints will "level" out pretty well even if you brush them but the spray will do a better job. Honestly not too hard especially if you are not real worried about the finish (will save you hours)
Good luck

Kubota81 · Jun 21, 2014

Code54 said:
I personally would disagree. (sorry GPintheMitten) I have not had much luck with the Majic paints. There is several threads on here about them if you are interested. I personally prefer the Kubota paint but there is a lot of good paints out there. Some of the better paints will "level" out pretty well even if you brush them but the spray will do a better job. Honestly not too hard especially if you are not real worried about the finish (will save you hours) Good luck

Okay I will look around at 90 bucks a gallon it would be nice if majic was good but if it's the best .....

Code54 · Jun 21, 2014

Check online for a better price and really any quality auto paint will work. Valspar made some decent paint for the price (TSC used to carry it) and I am told some other retailers are carrying it - maybe someone can chime in and give you some idea where.

Good luck!