painting john deere

lukeprior2010jd · Dec 28, 2015

I am attempting to paint a 1963 john deere 2010 high crop I would like to know what grit of sand paper I need to have it to before I primer and what is a good primer to use with small amounts of rust left also I have a few spots with rust that has rotted trough and need to use bondo on if someone could give me some instructions,tips,and pointers

David G · Dec 28, 2015

You will use a coarse sandpaper (120 - 220) to take off the big chunks then finer to prepare (320 - 400).

It might be best to read up on refinishing before you start.

lukeprior2010jd · Dec 28, 2015

So I need to sand it to 320-400 before I can prime

David G · Dec 28, 2015

You will need to remove all the rust, then prime.

Post pictures, we will help.

centash · Dec 29, 2015

To do a real nice job, you will need to use progressively finer sandpaper, and use a fill and sand primer between sandings. Prep work has by far the biggest influence on the final result. Ben

lukeprior2010jd · Dec 30, 2015

So I blasted and sanded the fenders with 180 then 220 put a can of primer on it just a spray can that came from Walmart to keep it from rusting I will put pictures on today I haven't figured out how to yet. I am hoping to compete in the Illinois ffa state fair with this tractor

lukeprior2010jd · Dec 30, 2015

These are photos from the other fender I blasted it and going to sand after work the third picture is of the top where I sanded alot of rust I had plans using am etching primer

CDN 400 · Dec 30, 2015

You cannot fill rust holes with bondo and expect it to stay you have to cut out the rotten spots and weld in patches.

David G · Dec 30, 2015

Just like a cavity in a tooth, have to get the decay out.

David G · Dec 30, 2015

SLOW DOWN, you are doing things, then asking questions......

David G · Dec 30, 2015

You sound young and excited, but I will say it again, SLOW DOWN.

I have made a lot of mistakes, but do my best work when I post my goals and pictures here. I get a lot of suggestions and sort through them for what I think is best. It can take a few days to compile the suggestions, so give it time.

CNKS · Dec 30, 2015

NO spray cans, NO etch primer, use EPOXY primer. You have sanded, etch is redundant used mostly by body shops on new sheet metal that don't wish to sand before priming. Also you need a high building or surface primer over the epoxy--it is sanded and gives a smooth surface. Use that on sheet metal not cast. As mentioned, go slow.

showcrop · Dec 31, 2015

2X what CDN400 said. Rust will creep in between the filler and metal on the backside and lift the bondo in 3-5 years. Take it to a body shop, tell them what you are doing, and they will probably weld new metal into the holes for little or nothing. They will also give you plenty of pointers.

Princeton Bill · Dec 31, 2015

Please understand I'm not doubting your word when I make the following comments. If you have an honest to goodness high crop,then by the nature of the beast you have a tractor worth more than the normal run of the mill row crop version. That being said, in order for it to be worth top dollar you need to do a first rate restoration. Cutting corners now may look to be the way to go, but down the road you will look back and say "Why did I do that?"
Are there any collectors where you live that you could talk to? Advice over the net is ok, but a little advice in person will probably be better. No matter what slow down and do the best job that you can. Keep asking questions if you are stumped or puzzled about something and good luck on your project. Are you getting tired fromTitan?

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