Painting a Farmall B

Olyj1947 · Dec 31, 2020

We have a Farmall B in the shop for much needed maintenance- axle seals, pto, steering, engine and the list goes on. Owner came in, saw how disassembled it was getting to be and wants it painted. Okay, we'll do it but haven't told him we don't usually paint tractors. I'll get the paint at C-IH dealer . How do you mix it with thinner and hardener? What about primer? On my gas engines, I prime with Rustoleum Rusty Iron primer, buff it and 2 coats of Plasti Coat primer. Will that idea work with the IH red paint? How many coats of top coat to finish off? I figure 4 or 5. This tractor is pretty well torn down and we plan on painting many, many parts before assembly. I am willing to heed all suggestions and ideas! Thank you in advance!

1946 BN IHC · Feb 8, 2021

I used The same formula that I used for paint I bought from Car Quest >>>1 part hardener ;;; 2 parts reducer 4 parts paint. Spry all 3 coats with hardener just let tack up between coats. The combination turned out grand. A friend of mine sprays the first coat and second coat with out hardener and 3 rd., with. His works out well too.

Painting a Farmall B

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