Posted by Tom Fleming on August 24, 2010 at 19:12:20 from (206.193.253.243):
In Reply to: 1937 F12 posted by Bill in NJ on August 24, 2010 at 09:30:29:
In addition to what other's have said, there is a filler sanding primer that will smooth out quite a few of the pits, or at least make them less noticeble. I for one don't go to far overboard on filling in pits. I wire brush or sand blast (depending upon the part). I then give it a good coat of etching primer. Then 2-3 coats of sanding primer. Then at least 2, sometimes 3 coats of color.
If any pits are left, they are definately not as deep as they were, and for the most part, on lighter pitting, it goes away completely.
cowman is right on. It is your tractor, and if you like the result, that is all that matters. Over the years I have had the opportunity to see a few Letter series tractors that were barn kept, and had the original paint (owner still alive, and bought the tractor new). I can tell you that IH did not get excited about runs, overspray, or anything approximating a professional paint job. They covered the tractor and then put the decals on after it baked. So, if you really want to produce a "factory" paint job, make sure there are runs and globs at various points on the tractor. :wink:
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