Best Hardware Store Paint in Canada for Painting Tractor?

[sjay89]

All,

during the pandemic (and current lockdown in Ontario, Canada) I have decided to use the time to repaint my Ford 601 Workmaster. This is a workhorse and not a show tractor. Although I have a compressor, I was considering rolling/brushing on the paint. Locally, I have come across 3 Brands that carry Farm/Implement paint:

-Tremclad Oil Based Rust Paint (Rustoelum)
-Beauti Tone Aklyd Paint (home hardware brand)
- Canadian Tire's Rust Check Paint.

I am not able to find much information on the differences in quality,uv resistance, gloss, durability, etc. on these paints and am hoping somebody with experience can shine some light. I plan to sand, primer, fine sand, wipe down with pre-paint cleaner, roll on paint (2 coats).

Also, not sure if these paints require clear coats?

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I have used the Rustoleum paint on some implements and it has held up remarkably well. They do sell a "professional" paint, which truly is better quality. Not sure if it is available up in Canada though...

 

[WranglerX]

I have best results with Rust Oleum, paints.... Specially with items the live out doors...

Painted my car carrier with Rust Oleum black 3 years ago it it looks as good as the day it was done, and it live out doors 365...

 

[crashz]

My father uses Rustoleum in Cat yellow (I think they call it "Equipment" yellow or something). He has painted a loader and backhoe with minimal prep (mostly degreasing) and applied in thick coats with a brush. He spent some time getting the right colors in the right spots (yellow on yellow, black on black) and the machines came out looking great. Both looked new from 20ft away.

I'm gonna have him paint a few things I have the same way.

 

[coupman35]

I try home hard ware kubota orange but it not the right orange . I no they have other farm color but never try them .Id say rustoleum the best one i like it ,dry fast nice shine and seem to last long .