Results of all my "Novice Questions" (pics)

I would like to thank all the painting guru's for answering all my questions and concerns. The problem I was having today I think was because of the way I was transferring the paint to the mixing cups. I was pulling the paint out of a gallon container and transferring it to the mixing cup with a 2 oz syringe. I think there was some type of residue in the syringe that caused the problem. When I mixed up another batch dipping it out with a small cup, all was well. I was able to get the tractor painted and here are the results. It was my first attempt and i am pleased with the results. I could not have done it without all the help from all the painting Guru's who take their time to help out guys like me.

Here is the syringe I was using, trying to avoid making a mess pouring it out of the gallon can.



Here it is.I

Using the syringe is alright unless you are using the same syringe for the hardener too and then going back to paint. Then you would contaminate the gallon with the hardener and it will greatly shorten the shelf life.

You can use just a plain sheet of paper bent around and pulled tightly around a can to make a pouring spout to pour paint.

That is brilliant.

TJ I like that dolly! I have recently come to the realization that I will not finish my Datsun roadster project for this summer as planned. Earlier this AM I was thinking about taking it down off the stands and blocks and rolling it out doors to sandblast all the little places that need it. It will be much simplified with a dolly like that, plus it can be rolled to different places in the shop for other parts of the project.

Amen on the dolly and the paint funnel! Both neat ideas.

That red tractor looks sharp!

Nice !~

Our paint store has a pouring spout that just snap's on the gallon cans. They may have them for quart cans. Hal
PS:I may have one in the basement.

o-ring on the syringe probably had food grade silicone grease on it.

Looks good. Glad you found the problem. Will add , though, that you are just asking for trouble by wiping down 170 or any epoxy before painting if it is still within the re-coat window.

Thanks guys for all the tips and compliments. I am well pleased with the results, especially for my first attempt. A few runs and some misses around bolts but I can touch them up.

[b:cb37d11034]Stephen,[/b:cb37d11034] Good idea on the paper funnel, so simple and effective.

[b:cb37d11034]El Toro[/b:cb37d11034] I have on of those for latex paint, did not even think to use it. I think I will pick up another one or two and delicate them to tractor paint use.

[b:cb37d11034]Showcrop.[/b:cb37d11034] I had the steel laying around and bought the casters and wood. If you make one I would recommend 5 or 6 inch steel casters, the smaller rubber ones I had did not work well. Originally I had the frame at the back and a single caster on a trailer jack in front, seemed kind of weak in the front so this is version 2. I have about $90 in it.

[b:cb37d11034]Glenster[/b:cb37d11034] I really think it was the o-ring in the syringe. When I mixed up a new batch I had no problems.

[b:cb37d11034]Randy B[/b:cb37d11034] I had to scuff the tractor (primed last fall) and re-prime, so I wiped it down. The problem was on some small parts that I had just primed and not wiped down. Thanks for the tip, I don't need problems

Again thanks to [b:cb37d11034]all who take their time to answer questions[/b:cb37d11034], there is a lot info in the archives, It really helps.

Just a few more red parts and it is on to the sheetmetal and wheels.

TJ looks great ...neat dolly ...always thought about doing something like that but never did..
I struggled with pouring from a 1 gal paint can for awhile..autobody store had nothing..but.. if you check the big box stores paint dept.. Home Depot etc they all sell one version or another of a
plastic snap in lip for 1 gal cans for a couple of bucks. They work great great...stir paint snap in lip...pour..remove lip..put can cover back on. It keeps the paint on the lip the excess
drips back into the can and the paint does not get in the groove in the can so you get a nice clean seal when you put the cover back on.
HTH
Alan

TJ,
Tractor looks GREAT. I'm preparing to do the same thing to my Jubilee. I've never painted anything myself and your pictures give me hope I can end up with an outstanding result. I've got lots of questions. Like how did you remove the old paint? Stripper, sand blasting or what. Also I'd like to know what paint you used, what primer, what you used to shoot it. What size compressor, water separator, what air pressure. I'd really like to just copy everything you did and how you did it if your willing to share. Thank you.

Flyguy, I will be happy to share and help out in any way I can. I am by no way an expert like others on the forum as this was my first attempt. Give me a day or two to put something together, I have a busy day today, all my kids and grandkids are coming today for my birthday. More later.
Tom

TJ,
Thank you and Happy Birthday.

I put a new post up with the information you were asking about.