Repainting a tractor? any ideas/experience

[jdmar]

Here is one of the new dash arrangement. Sorry for some visible primer. This was the only area where I had "leaks" under the tape. This happened because two of the dash knobs I couldn't remove...felt like they were breaking. I thought it would be better to tape those off rather than to end up with no turn signl or light switch.

Peter

 

[jim_wilson]

Not sure how deep into this repainting thing you want to get but I have repainted a number of restored cars and found that the HVLP (high volume low pressure) paint spray equipment works really well for reducing overspray and saving paint. For something like a tractor I would think you can go two ways on a paint job - either paint it with a spray can just to get something on it - or - paint it with a good polyurethane that will give you a great finish ( probably better than a new tractor) and will stand up to anything. Painting with the polyurethane will give you a great finish that will stand up to just about anything but is MUCH more involved than just whipping out the spray can. Dupont makes Imron which is used in painting many trucks and industrial equipment - you can check out information on Imron at the Dupont Paint site here

 

[jdmar]

Here is the new oil sender location with the T for the new gauge also. Hopefully putting the oil sender pointed down doesn't casue any problem.

Peter

 

[Whiskey]

Jdmar:

.....WOW!.....what can I say...you took your time and it shows... great job...saved this thred under my fav's.....I only hope I can get mine to look that good when I try

 

[Whiskey]

Jdmar:

By chance, you got a shot with the hood up with green paint on the engine instead of primer???

 

[DAP]

A YM1500 dressed as a JD660.

Um ...

/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

You did a nice job! WHY you did a nice job will always be befuddling.

Do you sell on eBay? Just wonderin.

 

[Whiskey]

Dap, Dap, Dap:

<font color="blue"> You did a nice job! WHY you did a nice job will always be befuddling.
</font>

Because he own's it, he like's it and want's it to look it's best. I for one can understand his drive

<font color="blue">Do you sell on eBay? Just wonderin </font>

why would you question that...and just a guess here but if you would read the thread before asking you would understand that.

Sorry if this comes off bad...but with what you posted it just sounded rude

 

[jdmar]

Dap,

Whiskey is right. I did this because I care for what I own. I want my wife's tractor to look good...she deserves that and more. She does 99% of the lawn cutting and should do it with a nice ride. Also my wife wants it done nicely...and I want my wife happy!!!

And although I bought the new front and rear rims and tires on Ebay, I have never sold on Ebay-tractors or anything else. I do not plan on selling this tractor. I plan this tractor to work for us for many more years.

Yes it was overkill, but I like doing (or at least trying to do) things right. I may not get perfect results but I do try.
.....and ya gotta admit it does look gooooood in green! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Peter

 

[jdmar]

Whiskey....sorry I forgot. Yes I will send a few of the engine area. I'll try to take them before I loosen the nuts over the injectors to bleed the system.

Peter

 

[jdmar]

Here are some engine photos...one with 2 of my 3 boys in the backgound. No battery in yet...need a new one anyway.