Repainting a skidsteer

[JDeerekid]

I would recommend going to your local technical school (around here they are called BOCES). When I was in school I went there for auto body repair, we had some local farmers drop of a tractor every so often that we would rebuild at his cost of just parts and paint. We supplied the labor for free and got a project to work on. We rebuilt and repainted an old 8n ford in less than a month.
Just something to think about.

 

[ray66v]

The vo-ed school is a cheap, but, not always fast way to go. If they will take the job. I am not sure if they will because, its not going to help them to learn all that much for the "Real World" of working on todays cars, They skip ahead past a lot of the basic stuff any more, to teach them advanced stuff they will not use for years. Then, when I hired them, I had to teach them how to mask cars! I keep thinking of the kids playing around in the parking lot with the thing for hours. (Having spent time in that environment I have found a great deal of unsupervision).

 

[JDeereman]

interesting idea the vo-tech thing. but yes you are right. he could get the thing back in pieces if the kids get hold of it for a little fun. I wonder if there is a liability concern as well. could he be held liable for damage the kids might do to the school building, parked cars or to themselves? I don't think he plans to insure it. I also doubt he would give it up for a month either. maybe a week or so but not a month.

Theo

 

[AlanB]

If I wanted one of my peices of equipment painted (I personally do not mind the "rough" look) I would take it too one of the two local Ag places that buy cheap and sell hi.

They regularly clean and repaint old equipment and put it on their lots.

I am freinds with both, and if I remember right it was about $250 labor plus materials I would figure about $100.

Go somewhere that has shiny old tractors on thier lot and look around back for a paint booth.

If it was mine, I work on problem areas (I took the wheels off and had them sandblasted and powdercoated on our Kabuki Bob because they were rusting away) but general paint,, spray cans for problem areas for me.

 

[ray66v]

I am confident if it is "wrecked" while at the school, they would take care of it. I don't see how they could not be liable. I was wondering about the damage you can't see, i.e. internal.

 

[phoenix1979]

Rather than repainting the whole thing, repair the rusted spots then prime them with a product with great ahesion to metal. Spray touch up paint on the repaired rust spots. Then, finally spray the whole unit with a clearcoat fromVivilon Restores Faded Paint, Metal or Fiberglass

Disclaimer: I am a friend of the owner, have used the products on several units both commercial & recreational, and truly find it unique. It can be used as both a primer (self annealing and aneals to other paint) and as a paint restorer and protector. I've seen applications that were still looking good 11 years later but the oldest job I have done is now a little over 8. It restored the color to like new with luster and shine. It's easy to spray. If you want to know more, they have a section of some pics on ther website. Restore & Protect Faded Construction Equipment

Hope this helps, good luck!

 

[JDeereman]

Rather than repainting the whole thing, repair the rusted spots then prime them with a product with great ahesion to metal. Spray touch up paint on the repaired rust spots. Then, finally spray the whole unit with a clearcoat fromVivilon Restores Faded Paint, Metal or Fiberglass

Disclaimer: I am a friend of the owner, have used the products on several units both commercial & recreational, and truly find it unique. It can be used as both a primer (self annealing and aneals to other paint) and as a paint restorer and protector. I've seen applications that were still looking good 11 years later but the oldest job I have done is now a little over 8. It restored the color to like new with luster and shine. It's easy to spray. If you want to know more, they have a section of some pics on ther website. Restore & Protect Faded Construction Equipment

Hope this helps, good luck!

looks like interesting stuff. I'll forward your message and website to my friend. this particular skidsteer he wants maybe too beat up for this product, but I'll let him decide. thanks


Theo

 

[phoenix1979]

Thank you, Theo. It's obvious that you are a gentleman and scholar.

 

[MrJimi]

I plan on painting my Case 1845 C and my biggest problem will be removing the cage for a different color, I won't make it new but I will make it nice and it's a 1991
pictures in my gallery

 

[Rameck]

Rather than repainting the whole thing, repair the rusted spots then prime them with a product with great ahesion to metal. Spray touch up paint on the repaired rust spots. Then, finally spray the whole unit with a clearcoat fromVivilon Restores Faded Paint, Metal or Fiberglass

Disclaimer: I am a friend of the owner, have used the products on several units both commercial & recreational, and truly find it unique. It can be used as both a primer (self annealing and aneals to other paint) and as a paint restorer and protector. I've seen applications that were still looking good 11 years later but the oldest job I have done is now a little over 8. It restored the color to like new with luster and shine. It's easy to spray. If you want to know more, they have a section of some pics on ther website. Restore & Protect Faded Construction Equipment

Hope this helps, good luck!

I checked out this site and have several observations about the ad. This ad's pictures of before and after are deceptive. My profession deals with pictures and making them look good.
The first picture of before was taken on a cloudy overcast day compared to the after being taken on a sunny day making it look brighter, not to mention that the equipment has been at least washed. The second example has the before picture with the black levels raised giving a washed out and dull look. The after is nice and contrasty giving a scharp bright picture. It always bugs me when someone gives before and after pictures that have been enhanced to their favor. My inclination is not to trust them. The product may do what it says but this kind of advertising makes me leary of their honesty.

Ralph