What do you think of Rust-Oleum?

jd2cyl1943 · Jun 1, 2023

What do you think of the Rust-Oleum farm and implement paint? I found some in John Deere Green for half the price of John Deere brand. I am getting ready to paint some areas (under the block and such.) and I'm wondering what you guys think about it. Is it good paint? Does it match up to original John Deere Green? I believe it's a enamel.

grandpa Love · Jun 1, 2023

I love the rust oleum IH Red......

jd2cyl1943 · Jun 1, 2023

That looks like it went on flawlessly. You used a foam roller right?

andy r · Jun 1, 2023

Some of the non factory paints fade really bad, especially if in some sunlight. Rust-Oleum might be a shade better than the farm store branded paints, but not a whole lot. Farm store JD green eventually turns blue. Farm store IH red eventually turns orange or pink. Even though John Deere and Case IH paint costs more it is worth it as it does not fade nearly as bad. If the tractor works for its keep, isn't really too fancy, and might be stored out of the sun at times maybe the Rust-Oleum is the best value. Another positive thing I do find regarding the John Deere rattle cans is the spray nozzle might be better producing a nicer spray pattern. Might be easier on your finger as well. Good luck.

RJKeith · Jun 1, 2023

I still clearcoat to protect from uV. Even official CaseIH or Johndear paint will fade in sunlight.

DanielW · Jun 1, 2023

An old trick to make the off-brand Rust-
Oleum and Tremclad type paints last longer,
look a little better, and exhibit more UV
resistance was to mix 2/3 paint with 1/3
high gloss urethane. That was back when
everything was oil-based and pretty
compatible, and obviously didn't work for
sprays. No idea if it's still doable.

Tgrasher · Jun 1, 2023

I don't use Rustoleum anymore. Looks good
at first but fades terribly if left to the
sun. The rattle cans clog not matter how
much shaking is done. I've had very good
results using Ag Specialty paints from All
States Ag Parts, the parent company of
Yesterdays Tractors. Price was $35 for a
gallon in 2020, don't know how much it is
now. The tractor in the picture was painted
in 1995.

DMartin9N-2N · Jun 1, 2023

Good evening, andy r and others: I found out that my local Dupont Paint dealer had a GREAT little device, it is a handle that clips on to many rattle cans and it saves your finger. You don't need to press down on a nozzle with one finger, which hurts after a while. The handle clips onto the top flange of the rattle can, and has a large trigger that you can put several fingers on if you like. I find I can pay attention to my spray pattern, not needing to think about a sore index finger. I have not been inside my local DuPont dealer's store for several years, so I am assuming they still sell the spray can handles.
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Dennis M. in W. Tenn.
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Rich'sToys · Jun 1, 2023

I've never used Rustoleum John Deere green. As mentioned, a lot of aftermarket JD green tends to turn blue over time.
I have used their Regal Red on the wheels of some of my Minneapolis Molines, and so far they still look great.

gene bender · Jun 2, 2023

i have painted several with the Rust-Oleum I-H RED. First sandblasted then primed with Rust-OLEUM RED OXIDE PRIMER wet sanded
sheet metal parts then finished it has held up great kept its shine and i am very happy with the results used tractors cultivating
tractor rides shows ect paint has held up excellant

caterpillar guy · Jun 2, 2023

I think location has a lot to do with paint fading. In the south Most all paint fades bad. I don't care whether it is official company paint or farm store paint. Green and red both fade bad. Up north none of it fades as bad. I believe it has to do with both the heat and the longer hours of sunlight. Yes in the winter there is more longer hours of sunlight in the south. I think more equipment sets outside more in the south than up north too.

grandpa Love · Jun 2, 2023

Brush on the cast, and foam roller on
sheet metal...... This cub was half
painted 2+ years ago. Holding up great,
but sleeps under cover when not working.
No fading even in Alabama.

showcrop · Jun 2, 2023

What maters about paint is not the brand but the type. Alkyd enamel is oldest, cheapest, and fastest to weather and fade. Better is acrylic enamel. It resists fading a lot better than alkyd. Next better is 2K Urethane which is low end automotive. That is what I use mostly. with hardener it will last many years. Beyond that is $1,000/ gal high grade automotive. Alkyd enamel can hold up well with hardener added, but supplied air or a respirator mask must be used.

This is my friend's H. The local FFA chapter restored it for him 16-17 years ago. You can see that the Enamel held up pretty well under the decals.

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Geo-TH,In · Jun 2, 2023

You can buy rustoleum for heavy rust.
Who really cares if it matches OEM?
I've used it.
Keep it under a roof and no worry about fading.
I bought my mom's Farmall C. We call her Alice
because the red paint faded to Allis Chalmers
orange.

I repainted Alice about 15 years ago with IH red
from Rural King about $50 a gallon many years
ago. I also bought hardener, thinner and used a
little mineral spirits to get a shine. I use a
spray gun too.

Clear coat because gasoline may react with paint.

Mark-Ia · Jun 2, 2023

Buy the Deere paint and use a hardener in it.

Scott 730 · Jun 2, 2023

Here's a hint. DON'T POST THE SAME QUESTION IN 3 FORUM SECTIONS!

dhermesc · Jun 2, 2023

I painted a tractor with Rustoleum in 1999. It was used sparingly and spent 99% of its time in a shed and looked good 15 years later. Then it started getting used a lot more and spent a lot of time
outside both being used and sitting because the machine sheds were full of hay. It was faded pretty fast then.

wilson ind · Jun 2, 2023

VAN CYCLE sp sorry call the factory

gab · Jun 2, 2023

Don't know anything about Rust oleum. My Super C painted with urethane in about 1991

and my Super M painted with IH dealer paint and hardener in about 2008.

gab · Jun 2, 2023

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