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FordManiac 09-29-2012 18:57:01 72.11.37.183 Report to Moderator	So i like the omni au mbc but does it stick and protect better? Better uv protection etc. i know it looks better but if it protects less and fades worse then not interested. Thank you for the help. [Reply]   [No Email]
glennster 09-30-2012 02:22:46 99.90.9.201 Report to Moderator	Re: PPG Omni AU or just go with oem Iron Gard paint in reply to FordManiac, 09-29-2012 18:57:01   the omni au is a far superior product than the ironguard. however, with the better performance comes the increase in cost for materials and your prep work must be spot on. there is always a trade off. [Reply]  [No Email]
FordManiac 10-02-2012 13:37:31 72.11.37.183 Report to Moderator	Re: PPG Omni AU or just go with oem Iron Gard paint in reply to glennster, 09-30-2012 02:22:46   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Glennster, So i have decided on the Omni AU MBC paint. What steps should i take to clean the tractor and what primer do you recommed? Seems like the etching primers are liked by many. Thank you [Reply]  [No Email]
glennster 10-02-2012 18:10:40 99.90.9.201 Report to Moderator	Re: PPG Omni AU or just go with oem Iron Gard paint in reply to FordManiac, 10-02-2012 13:37:31   for your base primer use the mp 170 in the ppg line. it is a 2k epoxy primer that will go over bare metal with good results. use a ppg 2k surfacer as your fill primer that you will be sanding. for pre prep, pressure wash to degrease, using a wire brush and scrapers to get all the grease, dirt and oil off. some guys use oven cleaner. it will strip off paint, but it takes elbow grease. you need to get down to bare metal. sand blast, soda blast, wire wheel, 3m stripper wheels, ect. before priming clean with a pre-cleano type prep, you can load an old spray gun with it and turn the air pattern way down so it shoots a spot, and wash with that. keep all products containing silicone well away from the tractor. any small amount will cause fisheyes in the paint. here is a link to some mp 170 specs poke here [Reply]  [No Email]
FordManiac 10-04-2012 17:08:07 72.11.37.183 Report to Moderator	Re: PPG Omni AU or just go with oem Iron Gard paint in reply to glennster, 10-02-2012 18:10:40   Hello glennster. I had to change from Omni to ppg Delfleet essentials due to color matching problems. Im going to follow your advice above. So i also need the fresh air suit you mentioned in your earlier post. What is the most cost effective option while meeting the safety requirements? Thank you [Reply]  [No Email]
FordManiac 09-30-2012 05:21:42 72.11.37.183 Report to Moderator	Re: PPG Omni AU or just go with oem Iron Gard paint in reply to glennster, 09-30-2012 02:22:46   Ok thanks glennster. So sounds like it will last, look and protect longer. But will cost more and require better prep work. It may be a little over kill i guess but i really take care of my equipment and want it to look good too. Also the PPG number i tried looks to be spot on which is a plus as well. [Reply]  [No Email]