John Deere LA175 Paint

[Jlelectric]

Bought a Lowes special John Deere LA175 200hrs for $100. Had busted electric clutch stop. Not a bad deal. My only issue is the amount of paint flaking off. Almost all metal is paint free. Should I leave it alone or try to repaint? Not sure if it's worth repainting.

 

[beenthere]

A pic or two would help answer that question..

 

[Jlelectric]

Here ya go

 

[Jlelectric]

I feel like it will be a lot of work to make it right cosmetically, Mechanical 100%.

 

[supermage87]

Wow how could this happen? Paint defect or someone tried to wash it with brake fluid. You might need to dismantle a lot to be able to sand it correctly or sandblast it? Metal is thick on those. It.should still last a while. Depending hoe.ypu store it

 

[beenthere]

Submerged in its past life in salt water... maybe would be my guess.

Thanks for the pics.. helps a lot answering your OP

 

[s219]

I'd brush it with rust converter and call it a day.

 

[tomplum]

I'd brush it with rust converter and call it a day.

This. Plus some green paint. Or pink and sell it as a limited edition.....
Lots of these delaminate. But you win the prize.

 

[Jlelectric]

I did find out that on these models powder coat didn't bond good. Plus I do live at the beach. To do it right. Would be removing body, sandblast, and paint. I don't think it's worth it.

 

[fried1765]

Use OSPHO (Phosphoric acid), available at hardware, & Marine supply stores, in Gallons for about $30.
Let it sit, after brushing on OSPHO, for several days (follow OSPHO instructions).
Then paint it green ....with a brush.
I live near salt water.
OSPHO is great stuff, but it does need to be covered with paint to provide a lasting protected surface.