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cleaning up T0-20

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Frank (VA)

01-10-2005 14:01:15




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I am starting the process of getting my tractor ready to paint. I was going to use a wire brush and sandpaper on most of the metal. There are some really greasy areas around the front end where grease has come out of seals. What should I use in these areas? I thought about engine degreaser(KOH- lye really), but I am afraid it would degrade the 50 year old rubber.I'd really prefer not to change all the grease boots and seals.

Also, can I use Rustoleum primer? Some one told me some primers are specific for only certain paints. I'd like to use the proper NAPA paint for 1950 TO-20.

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gshadel

01-11-2005 14:18:27




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 Re: cleaning up T0-20 in reply to Frank (VA), 01-10-2005 14:01:15  
Frank, I'm no a super paint expert, I know enough to be dangerous. I painted my TO last Winter and it looks real nice.
I used rattle cans of Rustoleum primer, both the regular gray, and the cold galvanized primer on different parts of the tractor. The cans go fast, and that got kind-of expensive. I ended-up buying a couple cans of cheap primer too, the Rustoleum was eating up my cash. I used TSC paint with hardener and a standard air sprayer. Worked good and looked good. You won't go wrong using NAPA paint either.
You shouldn't have any trouble with Rustoleum primer if you are using a standard oil based acrylic paint. If you want to use a urethane or laquer finish, I don't know if the Rustoleum is the right thing to use. I cleaned the old grease & grime with combinations of engine degreaser (like Gunk), kerosene & elbow grease. The kerosene worked best to break-up the really thick stuff, and cheaper too. Then I used soap degreaser and a small powerwash ~1500 psi. I've heard several guys talk about using oven cleaner, which is basically watered down lye, so that should be OK.

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