Steps for painting tractor

sawtooth · Oct 2, 2012

Ok im going to paint my 3910 ford tractor. Im planning to use Omni AU urethane base clear. What steps should i use to clean and prepare metal? Also what primer should i use. I heard a etching primer is the way to go. Also using all Omni line products. Thank you

sawtooth · Apr 14, 2013

Ok i have a friend that finally has about 75 percent of the work done on my Ford 3910. We decided to use PPG Del Fleet epoxy paint and primer. Chasis looks sweet and cant wait to see her finished. She only has a little over 700 hours on her but sat outside for a period making her look rough.

B7510HSD · Apr 14, 2013

WOW very nice!!

teejk · Apr 14, 2013

Looking good! That epoxy stuff requires a little prep to remove any surface dirt/debris (a good pressure washing is usually enough) but sticks to just about anything (including your lungs so plan accordingly). I'll be painting on old JD 2020 soon (if it warms up and quits snowing).

sixdogs · Apr 14, 2013

Wow that looks good.

sawtooth · Apr 15, 2013

When you say stick to it is that just while its curing out I hope?

AlexMarshall · Apr 18, 2013

That looks awesome. Going to look amazing out in the field.

sawtooth · Jun 3, 2013

Were getting closer. Sheet metal complete by next week.

sawtooth · Jul 10, 2013

Well we finally finished her up. It turned out completely beyond my expectations. They guy helping me do the work is fantastic and really takes alot of pride in his work. The PPG Delfleet Essentials is also the best paint used to date as it flows on nice and sticks like crazy glue. Tractor has just under 800 hours but looks like it just rolled off the show room floor. Another attribute is the PPG Ford Blue matches the OEM Ford II stickers almost perfectly meaning the blue must be very close to factory. Now how in the world am I going to get her dirty? Lol

sixdogs · Jul 10, 2013

That is truly a great looking tractor. The Ford 3910 has always been one to admire. Good job.

murphy1244 · Jul 10, 2013

Looks great!

TomSeller · Jul 10, 2013

That is a very nice paint job. Those Fords are beauties when painted up. I like how you took the time to disassemble and paint everything right.

PRF · Jul 10, 2013

Great job !!!!

adirondackmtnman · Jul 10, 2013

That's a fantastic looking job you did there...I love my Deere, but there really is nothing quite like brand spanking new Ford blue. VERY NICE!!!

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TomSeller · Jul 10, 2013

Back in 2012 when you posted it looks like you didn't get any input on how to prep. Sorry about that. Do you mind telling how you went about it?

Depmandog · Jul 10, 2013

Very nice! That paint job looks fantastic!

LouieJunior · Jul 10, 2013

Impressive restoration job -- now its time to put it to work again!

sawtooth · Jul 11, 2013

TomSeller said:
Back in 2012 when you posted it looks like you didn't get any input on how to prep. Sorry about that. Do you mind telling how you went about it?

No worries I just kept reading up on stuff from different forums till I felt comfortable with which route to take. It came down to wanting a very adhesive paint and one that would last a long time while still looking nice. A friend of mine did all the work I just did the research to help him get started. He basically took everything apart and cleaned using a degreaser, sanded where needed cleaned again and again till it was right. Then proceeded with primer etc per PPG's directions. Sheet metal and wheels were sand blasted and prepped. He actually had a friend thats into auto body work and paint do all the sheet metal so it was a group effort. The kicker though to the entire deal is that both guys took a personal interest in the project to make it as perfect as possible so i cant say enough about their efforts. I know a great deal about correct paint colors, and specifics of these tractors right down to the correct colored zinc coated wheel bolts etc so was responsible for these type details. I have collected tons of literature, manuals, original brochures etc which helped greatly. So it was definitely a group effort.